back-seat driverA kibitzer; a giver of unsolicited advice or criticism; one who tries to direct a situation which is not his responsibility and over which he has no real control. The term is an extension of the name given to a person, usually sitting in the back seat of a car, who ...
The art of teasing play can be a potent catalyst for sensual exploration, unleashing a torrent of anticipation and arousal in both the giver and receiver. At its core, teasing involves the strategic deployment of subtle provocations, gentle reminders of desires yet to be fulfilled, and skillful ...
“Most merciful God, the Granter of all peace and quietness, the Giver of all good gifts, the Defender of all nations, who hast willed all men to be accounted as our neighbours, and commanded us to love them as ourself, and not to hate our enemies, but rather to wish them, yea and...
but not all, and then to not give myself crap for it (that’s the kicker; I am a master self-crap giver). The same is true in this space. Instead of posting a ton but saying very little of consequence, or only posting when I feel I can write a thesis on whatever’s on my ...
Smells are a powerful trigger of memory, and the sweet odors of plants, spices and aromatic oils not only reminded people of Paradise Lost, they were thought to alert our senses to divine presence in a fallen world. They help us remember God. As Harvey writes, fragrance is something like...
realizes that something isn’t right, and refuses to take the bait. When we are being tempted by our own sinful desires, we need to remember that temptation is not from God, the giver of life. We need to remember that trials are not obstacles to our spiritual growth and development, tem...
Co-author of The Go-Giver “Skip Prichard’s The Book of Mistakes is a compelling narrative and a must-read for anyone who wants to be a better leader and live a life of meaning. If you’re in need of a dose of inspiration, you’ve found it in this book!“ –Stephen M. R. Co...
the generous treat hander-outer finishes, the first dogs shuffle their feet, lick their lips, scooch closer and pointedly sit, stare expectantly at the face of the treat giver, often with a slightly hurt and hopeful expression. They , in short, just like dogs who have observed another dog...
One (or more) of the Seven leaves another one of the Seven a gift (i.e. the gift-giver doesn't hand it over, the receiver finds it left somewhere for him). It can be anything -- large, small, a joke, something meaningful, something scary (it is the month of Halloween after all...
Thankfully I’m a fabulous gift giver & experience curator. And of course when in doubt, a beautiful bottle of wine and some romance are the perfect option. For those of you in the same place, I thought I would do the hard work and curate the ultimate wine list for Valentine’s Day...