Strange Head Fellows

I love writing about people who've had a positive impact on my life. It’s my way of celebrating and thanking them for their contributions to my well being. I’ve honored many on these e-pages including Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Laura Berman, and Dr. Mehmet Oz Many of my great ideas these days have been inspired by the celebrity voices in my head; and what better way to honor your teachers than to be a luminous student.

Oprah is a frequent guest in my head, probably because I’ve enjoyed and absorbed many a show over the years on which she's discussed a plethora of topics about health, spirit, relationships, finances, entertainment, and whatever else in the world needs discussing. When Oprah says it’s OK to talk about or do something, it’s really OK. It’s as if civilization recognizes "The Oprah Seal of Approval." She’s an entertainer, an educator, and a friend (in the energetic sense of the word) who gives of her gifts such that individuals (like me) may be inspired to live their best life. 

Dr. Berman reminds me to keep my eye on the prize of a superlative marital relationship: a trio of intimacy, fun, and great sex.  Her information is always delivered with professionalism, style, and humor. I'm still following the three part, seven step (how to have the best sex of your life) plan that she discussed on the finale of  Dr. Oz National Sex Experiment and I'm happy to report, the plan is working well.

Dr. Oz keeps me focused on good health habits. I’ve started eating breakfast and I’m seriously trying to cut back on eating simple sugars and bleached foods. I’ve even begun to experiment with fresh fruit as an alternative to candy during oral sex. You can have healthy, sensual fun with berries, melon, and juicy pineapple chunks. Top this off with a mouthful of dark chocolate (high in anti-oxidants) and you’re likely to consider putting this dessert activity on the menu when planning your next romantic dinner. Just be careful to avoid finding yourself in a predicament in which you have to explain why you (or your partner) has a blueberry lodged in a place where one shouldn’t be.

All in all, I’d say the celebrity voices in my head don’t make such strange head fellows. Love, Love, Love and Thank you, Thank you Thank you to Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Laura Berman, and Dr. Mehmet Oz for taking up space in my head. If only I could charge rent.

Vibrators For Valentine's Day

The most memorable Valentine I ever received was a Wahl  7-in- 1 Vibrator. Sadly, this seemingly ancient memory isn’t associated with my darling husband. Truth be told, my honey rarely gives me gifts.  It just isn’t his way of showing love or affection.  He hates to shop, wrap, and do the things required for satisfactory gift giving. This is perfectly fine with me. If I want something, I get it myself; and it’s always perfection. 

I’ve already purchased and enjoyed this year’s Valentine’s Day gift:  an adorable Bullet Buddie Vibrator from Babeland my favorite SoHo shop.

Bullet Buddies come in five entertaining animal shapes and colors: a pink bunny, a blue dolphin, a purple kitty, a green caterpillar, and a red monkey (my choice). They're small, waterproof, wireless, battery operated, and are covered in the highest quality silicone which allows for meticulous hygiene and safety. The surprisingly strong vibration of this compact vibrator is sure to be a knock-your-socks off-get-your-rocks-off pleaser.

Not long ago my friend Linda (the Editor) asked me about vibrators that are good for traveling since she’s away quite often for business.  I haven’t been on a plane in ages so I’ve never had to concern myself with airline security and the potential need to explain an odd apparatus in my purse or luggage.  The Bullet Buddie is perfect for travel.  If you ever find yourself at a security checkpoint in need of an explanation, just say this:

“I’m an anxious flyer and this is an anxiety relieving toy. I hold it in the palm of my hand and play with it as a distraction particularly during take offs and landings. In its vibrating state, I place it on my forehead, between my eyebrows to relieve tension headache pain.”

Do not refer to this joyful toy as a Bullet Buddie since this might not go over well with airline security in our new age of caution. Just call it, my little Bunny, Dolphin, Kitty, Caterpillar, or Monkey. Hopefully, you’ll arrive at your destination with your toy intact and not be detained for having a suspicious artifact in your possession. 

My Husband Does So Look Like Brad Pitt

Watching movies is one of my favorite things to do (and I hope we all know that filling one’s life with one’s favorite things is good for the soul). I often catch up with my dvr’d films early in the morning. On days off from work, like today, I get out of bed at 6:30 AM, brush my teeth, make a cup of coffee, plant myself on a loveseat, pick a flick, and wait for my cat Jellie to lie across my fleece draped lap and fall asleep.

This morning I watched Kalifornia, a 1993 film starring Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, David Duchovny, and Michelle Forbes. The R rating is for abundant violence and sexual content which is not very pretty. I didn’t love the movie; it was too violent. I did, however, love, love, love Brad Pitt’s performance. He’s such a wonderful actor, so versatile not to mention easy on the eyes (even when he looks scruffy and dirty). I probably selected this film (of the many in my stash) because of last night. I was lying in the crook of my husband’s arm, looking upwards toward the right side of his face.  From that angle, he looked just like Brad Pitt. 

Take a look at the picture of Brad atop this blog post.  If you place an index card over it, from the upper right hand corner to the lower left hand corner (forming two right triangles in which the left triangle is obscured by the index card) that’s just what my husband looks like in our dimly lit fantasy room. My husband does indeed, have Brad Pitt’s mouth and smile.

I don’t ever fantasize that Brad Pitt and I are making love. He’s really not even my type. But it is fun to be with my honey when he’s lying in the right light, at the right angle, looking like the male half of Brangelina.