I read it somewhere....

In response to:A weighty issue

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 15:44:55 +0200

I work for the NHS and every day I see facts and figures that are really very scary. The proportion of obese people increases by age group as the age lowers. There is a big problem somewhere down the line.

In response to:A weighty issue

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 15:41:19 +0200

Studies tend to show that men do judge women on appearance so I guess there is little hope for a change in attitude to image but there is always room for improvement in the way the media handles it. Sorry, no, that should read not much room for improvement.

In response to:A weighty issue

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:19:29 +0200

I have to agree with you, it should be all about health, photographs of anorexic ill looking women is bad, who wants osteoperosis in later life, that's not sexy is it, but then so is making "fat" acceptable and even attractive, anyone who suffers with obesity knows it is not all laughs, with the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease stress on joints and back problems , not to mention the small niggling things like heartburn and just how difficult it is to exercise and besides not all fat women may be blessed with a pretty face aswell like the women on that programme. I see many overweight children and teenagers everyday worrying trend for the future health of that generation. What needs to be promoted is healthy sizes, but that is not ever going to be fashionable. Charlotte church is a healthy looking size, but she is slated in magazines as fat and greedy...what kind of message is that to children? In their mind food becomes a sin and so begins cycles of eating disorders.

In response to:A weighty issue

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:26:20 +0200

is there a hope of tackling the image issue when so many millions of pounds and dollars are spent perpetuating it? the media puts way too much pressure on women when it comes to physical appearance.

In response to:A weighty issue

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:01:03 +0200

Of course the most iconic sex symbol of the last century was a size 16.

I don't for moment think that it will suddenly encourage hundreds of girls to be overweight but unforunately obesity is becoming a serious problem in spite of this. I just feel that here we are focusing on image again and that is what is a real problem - if we could tackle that then I would consider that a very much more positive step forward.

In response to:A weighty issue

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:42:46 +0200

not only did i watch that show but i've just posted a blog about it too, i don't think that it encouraged girls to be overweight, rather that they could still be attractive if they happened to be above size 14. i disagree with anybody judging others on appearances but sadly, it happens the world over on a daily basis.

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 08:47:38 +0200

notsospecial

Ya, am visiting from outer space.

In response to:The Battle of the Sexes

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 22:13:15 +0200

Only too true!

In response to:The Battle of the Sexes

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:02:00 +0200

those were great, true //and// funny

In response to:What women want....

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:17:53 +0200

I have just subscribed to your blog. Will give my detail reaction after a while as I gottogo now..

In response to:The killer bunny

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:34:16 +0200

I think you'll get away with it on the ear front.

I shall certainly be visiting, as I often do. I don't always speak but I am listening!

In response to:The killer bunny

Fri, 07 Apr 2006 10:45:31 +0200

Strangely I have one ear smaller than the other - lol

See you at my Blog sometime - I hope

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:22:50 +0200

It may well be a better place, an ideal world.....

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:13:46 +0200

visitor II
Are you visiting from outta space?

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:00:50 +0200

I would have a agreed with you when I was much younger I suspect but after the collapse of my first marriage my views on many things changed. Sex is made too much of in my opinion and there are other things that relationships, marriage and friendship alike, need far more than sex. I have discovered that a marriage that does not provide companionship is far more empty and desolate than celibacy.

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:51:06 +0200

Yes, within marriage and not before. It makes sense.

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:59:44 +0200

Now that sounds like a fine idea :)

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:41:33 +0200

The article was about two single people I believe, or are you suggesting that sex is only permissable within marriage and not before.

In response to:More thoughts on friendship.

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:20:40 +0200

Sex is simply for husband and wife only.Period. :(

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:12:26 +0200

Ya, the Van Gogh quote. Let's put up Blazing Hearth Club. Lol.

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:48:45 +0200

Yes it must be very hard sometimes with much to offer and nobody to offer it to. I did think about you when I was writing this post, and I realised how many people there are around me. One of those count my blessings moments.

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:45:22 +0200

I think the computer is a lifeline for so many people these days. It has certainly been a good friend for me over the last couple of years and I'm sure I would have gone out of my mind without it. I find it interesting that technology that was feared to further isolate people from social intercourse has provided so many socially isolated people with a lifeline to humanity. You are never quite alone when there is someone else blogging!

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:28:01 +0200

I find it difficult being on my own at times, but it's all I've ever known. I loved the Van Gogh quote though...it perfectly sums up my situation.

In response to:Loneliness

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:13:43 +0200

I've become so used to being alone all day that I've gone past the loneliness thing. Over the years I have cut down so much on social stuff. Being married means there's always someone physically there even if they are not emotionally there. This year it was rough over Christmas but I broke through it. If my PC died it would be a struggle though I guess.
And books help. Thank God for my eyes! *warm hug*

In response to:Another plucking good idea........

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:02:38 +0100

http://www.newscientist.com/channel/info-tech/dn8786.html

Sounds very cool doesn't it but not sure how soon it's going to make an appearance!

In response to:Another plucking good idea........

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:25:07 +0100

show me the link for this pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeese......

I want one, gotta have it......!!!

G

In response to:Love

Sat, 18 Feb 2006 16:25:39 +0100

Sounds about right re sprogs, mine are 16 and 22 and 'tolerate' is my boy all over. The girlie is younger but considerably the most mature member of our household!

I was pondering the different kinds of meaning we apply to the word love after a conversation with a friend about lust. Still it is a nice train of thought to be riding.

In response to:Love

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:52:51 +0100

my cat loves me regardless, even IF I'm out of wet cat food and she has to have kibble. Hubby and I are growing increasingly cranky together so we recognise each other's faults Aged P loves me whatever, the hardest love to bear as I am NO WAY faultless. He lives on the other side of the "pond" so I'm forever young in his eyes. Kids love me because... they are expected? to?? Son tolerates me, daughter is becoming more sympathetic of what feminine love entails (sprogs are 21 and 19 respectively)
Interesting thought processes set in train there, thanks for that!

In response to:Root-bound

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:47:17 +0100

For many perhaps there isn't!

In response to:Short on brain cells anyone?

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 21:46:22 +0100

Well I suppose he would still have had a tough decision as half the audience would probably be women!