Dealing with Materialism in Relationships
By: Simone Paget There’s the popular saying that one cannot serve two masters at the same time. Materialism goes beyond buying clothes and shoes or the things we desire to have. It’s an attachment to material possessions, placing more value on the natural things (or man-made) than moral or spiritual values. Marriage, on the other hand, is a great entanglement. It is a bond that joins you and another person together and forever. Marriage takes your time and everything. In marriage you are committed to sharing your life with the other party. Both marriage and materialism are jealous lovers, and it has been said that where your treasure is there your heart will be. As a person cut in between materialism and marriage you will have to choose between the two concepts. It has been observed that the more materialistic a couple is, the less likely they are to have…
On the Marble – Erica Jong
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. Erica Jong, 75,…
How to handle Abnormal Veins
Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and are raised above the skin. They can be blue, red, or flesh-colored. They often look like cords…
THE MATRIARCH: JOYCE BANDA
Joyce Banda formerly known as Joyce Hilda Ntilda was born on the 12th day of April 1950 in a little village called Malemia under…
Turning Children’s Dreams to Reality- Buds of Christ
With the theme “empowering children enabling wellbeing”, the Buds of Christ; an Indian organization catering for orphan children and striving to make these children…
All-Male Panel Fails to End Maryland Law that Forces Women to Share Custody with Their Rapists
By: Kelly Weill Five Maryland legislators could have ended a policy that forces women to share child custody with their rapists. Instead the five…
Kenya: Women Aspirants Endure Violence, Assault in Campaigns
By: Joseph Wangui After venturing into male-dominated political arena in the country, women seeking elective positions in Nyeri are getting it rough due to…
Kerala Orders Probe into ‘Women’s Entry’ to Sabarimala Temple
The Kerala government recently ordered a probe into the allegation that young women had entered the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala. The age-old practice…
All-Male Panel Fails to End Maryland Law that Forces Women to Share Custody with Their Rapists
By: Kelly Weill Five Maryland legislators could have ended a policy that forces women to share child custody with their rapists. Instead the five…
Saudi Shoura Member in Favor of Women Driving
Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, Head of Shoura Council’s committee on economy and energy, said he is in favor of women driving “as long as there is…
Drug Cartels in Mexico being taken over by Ruthless, but Charming, Women
Known as “Las Flakas” (Skinny Girls), young Mexican women are taking up lives of crime alongside their male counterparts, becoming extremely effective agents for…
Kick Out That Fashion No! No!
Boma Benjy – Iwuoha I used to be a huge fan of the popular American television series Fashion Police. I was an ardent follower,…
