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Why is This Year Different From All Other Years?

by Bryan Friedman in All In The Family, Daddy's Corner, The House

With apologies to T.S. Eliot, April is the sweetest month for me. Spring is my time – it’s my favorite season because it means better weather, good strawberries, the return of baseball, and…Passover.

For those who have a love affair with all things bread (like my wife for example), it is sometimes hard to understand why I love Passover so much. Even as a kid it was my favorite Jewish holiday. Of course the obvious choice here would have been Chanukah – presents, latkes, dreidels, chocolate, all the bread you can eat. But somehow I’ve always preferred the other eight-day Jewish festival. Maybe it’s the sweet, sweet charoset. Or the buttered matzah. Or the reclining at the table?

I guess for me it always kind of felt like Jewish Thanksgiving except you replace turkey with brisket, cornbread with matzah, football with baseball, and pumpkins with strawberries. Those are pretty much all upgrades in my world. (Except for the cornbread I guess. I mean I do love matzah, but let’s get serious.) Sure, it may seem like a slog through the Haggadah before the meal – but I love the story of Exodus and all the seder plate symbolism. Plus that’s the whole point right? Remembering that “once we were slaves, but now we are free.” Then we eat. (It’s a familiar Jewish holiday pattern.)

When I was little, we did seder at my mom’s house for a lot of years, then eventually just did it with our old congregation (before Alison and I joined the one we involved with now). But after Alison got pregnant with Madelyn, I decided it was time for us to start a new tradition. It was time for us to own Passover. Thanksgiving at Mimi’s house. Chanukah at Grandma’s. Passover at our house. That’s how it would work.

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Luckily, Alison loves me so much, she jumped on board. Plus she makes the best charoset around, a totally mean (and easy thanks to the crock pot) brisket, and amazing matzah ball soup. (Hat tip to my own Grandma’s recipe – the trick is to use seltzer water in case you didn’t know.) So we started the tradition and we’ve kept it alive. Sort of.

In 2011 we had our first annual Friedman Family seder in our old condo.

Then in 2012, Madelyn’s first Passover.

In 2013 we were in the process of moving so we had no dining room table and even though we made everything, we had the seder at my mom’s house instead.

2014 marked the birth of our current dining room for our first seder in our new house.

And then in 2015 Arielle was born like 3 weeks before Passover started, and I had to travel for work, so we had to forgo having our traditional seder last year. (But Alison threw me an awesome impromptu surprise mini-seder complete with a seder plate of Madelyn’s toy food.)

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This year though, I was determined to get our tradition back on track. Plus, we now have a total Passover pro in our household this year. Madelyn came home from school one day and recited all four questions flawlessly then explained what all the seder plate foods represent. Jewish preschool for the win.

The festivities for us started on Friday night, the first night of Passover, when Madelyn and I watched “The Prince of Egypt” together. I love the music in this movie and also its version of the telling of Exodus. Two years ago we also watched it together, but I don’t know if Madelyn really got what was happening. This time, since she already knew about everything – Pharoah, Miriam, the burning bush, the plagues – she totally followed along. It was really fun to analyze it with her and answer the tough questions like “Did God really talk to Moses?” and “Is it all just magic?” I definitely want to make a yearly tradition out of watching this together, and I can’t wait for Arielle to join the fun.

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The next day was our seder. While Mimi and Poppa were in New York this year having pizza instead of matzah, we invited Gigi to join us as well as Grandma and Grandpa, Auntie Alison, Uncle Michael and Cousin Jordan. A perfect amount at our dining room table!

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We had all of Madelyn’s Preschool Passover pictures and assorted artwork on display for everyone to admire. I led the Haggadah reading, handing off sections to everyone at the table to get them all involved. Madelyn even asked the four questions herself in English before we all joined her and sang the Hebrew. Arielle and Jordan did their part too, eating charoset, soup, matzah balls, brisket, and everything else in sight. The seder is the peak of my Passover happiness. Food and family. Hungry but humble. A Jewish holiday at its finest.

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We ended the night with strawberries and Cool Whip and a lovely flourless chocolate cake courtesy of Auntie Alison. (Delicious enough in fact that no one thought to take a picture of it first.) And of course, Maddie found the afikomen since she doesn’t have very worthy competition yet and this garnered her a whole $2.50 – paper money from Gigi and Grandpa and a half-dollar coin from Daddy. Now she’s really rolling in [matzah] dough. She was very happy to get “money” to put in her “purse.”

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I kept things going for one more day as Maddie and I made matzah brei the following morning. She was so confused about soaking the matzah first, but she liked breaking it up. Girl loves her matzah. Like father like daughter I guess.

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While we’re sitting at the table eating this Passover breakfast, she turns to me unsolicited and says, “You know what my favorite part of Passover is?”

“Matzah?” I said.

“Nooo. (Well yes I love matzah too.)” she answered.

“What’s your favorite part then?” I asked. I was really curious now.

“Family and prayers,” she says.

Family and prayers! Are you kidding me? Who is this kid?

She’s my daughter of course. I couldn’t agree more, Madelyn.

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    Simultaneously,??? ?????the demand for workforce well-being has been increasing for the past four years since the pandemic.

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    ????? ????shame,or blamei.

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    of course,that she may be able to access her ex-boyfriend via text,?? ??

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    reduced levels of cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-8,?? ?????and increased anti-inflammatory IL-10 after the retreat.

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    ????? ??After adjusting for differences in age and sex,the investigators found there were no differences in the risks of death between people with and without dogs.

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    Individuals who derived more comfort from their companion animals and those with lower support systems also anticipated more problems with access to healthcare.This was also true of participants who were taking antiretroviral medications.???? ???

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    The Saturday of my life.sex ???If your partner gives you the same joy,

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    839 dogs.????? ??the combined studies provide data on 15,

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    ????? ??65.The four most important words to make any marriage work — “I will cook tonight.

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    ?????again,why do nasty symptoms become worse at night? The pacemaker indirectly detects neural signals of light and darkness from the eyes to play a central role in regulating the body’s circadian activity rhythms through sleep-wake cycles involving the brain and trillions of peripheral clocks embedded in almost every cell of the body,

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    ?? ? ?????and pristine rivers and which are some of the most important natural resources in the United States.over the past few decades,

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    Historically viewed with a mix of intrigue and mild suspicion by many – if not wholehearted scorn and mocking – sex dolls have finally shaken old stereotypes and are now considered a ‘normal’ addition to the sex lives of Americans everywhere.????? ????The figures speak for themselves.

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    not accompaniments.????? ??You’ll hear that crab is the national dish,

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    ????? ??Beware.Feel Free is not the only “wellness” beverage containing kratom.

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    In certain situations,????? ??as the end nears,

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    I love my husband—and I love having sex with him,but in an entirely different way.?? ??

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    ????? ??I have a hard time breathing and seeing in it,so I walk over to the couches to rest for a moment,

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    from the University of Michigan.??? ???Brent Miller is Professor of Family and Human Development at Utah State University and received his Ph.

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    Teaching a child these words gives them the ability to come to you when something is wrong.??? ????Learn more about talking to children about sexual assault.

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    Let’s face it: we live in an age where loneliness is increasingly widespread,and for anyone who might be suffering from loneliness,????? ????

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    I hope that your daughter’s craving for tracking her ex-boyfriend has settled down a bit since you had her limit her social media use to the best of your ability.?? ??Keep in mind,

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    we gain tremendously,but we also lose skills we had before,?????

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    undervalued,????? ??disparaged,

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    or something else.????? ????Last time,

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    even for children who will eventually grow into empathic adults.????? ???Emotional and physical neglect,

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    Wearing gloves? The only thing you can do well in gloves is wet your pants.????? ??Wearing boots? Well now it takes twice as much energy to walk so you’re gonna get exhausted real quick.

  178. 12/8/2024 2:25 AM

    ??? ?????”Reality-oriented shows where women appeared in various stages of undress as other women ripped their clothes off and they talked about sexual matters; my mother “thought I liked the show because she did.”Most boys realized these private erotic visual images were only to be shared with best friends.

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    Want to let your hair down and enjoy a vacation with your girls without having to bother with planning,logistics,??? ??? ??????

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    ?? ??Your partner doesn’t.Or so it seems.

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    ?? ??A narcissist may insist on doing everything with their partner (i., shared friends, shared hobbies), or they may overstep their partner’s need for spac they may try to avoid being alone by spending most of their free time at the gym, playing hours of video games, or joining many social groups, often at the expense of the quality of their romantic relationship.

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    It’s a common language, a sigh from the soul, the feeling that you have?? ?? so much to say you can’t get the words out fast enough. Are naked people my people? Oh god.

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    with glow-in-the-dark necklaces and blinking rings in????? ???? my sheets and empty strawberry-scented glasses on my nightstand. Everything hurts.

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    many people experience a higher libido or sense of horniness.” jydollOvulation takes place about 14 days before the start of one’s period, and is the process during which mature eggs are released from the ovaries.

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    following this diet may help to reduce the risk of stroke in women by significant numbers.This diet can be effective in helping to reduce the risk of other cardiovascular diseases; one study even found that it can lower the risk of heart disease by as much as 30.????? ??

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    I began to feel an unfamiliar feeling: hope.?? ??Suddenly,

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    ?? ??????How good does a wine weekend sound right now? Rolling hills,vineyard tours,

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    ?? ???To be kind and loving and generous and patient,as soon as we get over that New Year’s Eve hangover.

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    In South Africa,??? ???for instance,

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    ) But don’t forget to leave room for culture.?????? ????In Catskill,

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    ????? ??or bean curd at their favorite hawker.Never has this New Yorker heard arguments more cutthroat about the best food in town.

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    And if your partner is being a bad sport? Rowntree doubles down, saying,????? av “Don’t ever feel bad about sharing your boundaries and hard limits,

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    couples should consider commercial lubricants.?? ??If men have mental health issues,

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    sociopathic norm violators.??? ??They are true “others.

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    The materials used are of the highest quality,????? ??It’s clear why JP-Dolls is a favorite among many customers.

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    They found that dog ownership was linked to lower mortality rates in both cardiac and stroke patients.????? ??Further,

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    ?? ?????They’re typically classier operations: the dishware is made of ceramic,not plastic; you’re not hit with the smell of a dozen different woks going at it; and you’ll have a server paid to be nice to you.

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    Your dedication to providing thorough,well-rounded content is truly commendable,??????

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    but be assured that each of the distributors we advise On this manual only ship discreetly ?? ??in boxes that do not expose everything about the nature of what’s inside of.

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    As my colleague Jon Mooallem at the time wrote,???? ???? under no circumstances kick a robot.

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    Not simply is it possible to sex doll knowledge the unbelievable enjoyment of her vagina,?? ?? anus and mouth, her pretty lips can even turn you on over and over.

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    or undermines your confidence,it can gradually erode your sense of self.?? ??

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    ???? ????or gifts,but this is not kindness.

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    Once it was in, he tried to thrust in and out,????? but that was probably not the smartest thing for him to do since it burned really bad. It did so for a bit, but kind of went away. And when his penis finally went in, I thought I bled, but I didn’t.

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    Even for a seasoned traveler,?? ?????Singapore can be a bewildering place.

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    ??????Controlling others’ opinions of you.Gaslighters don’t want anyone else to recognize their tactics with victims.

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    ????? ?as you spread love and joy to everyone you meet.As you sign your holiday cards,

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    You’re then meant to roll it up with a popsicle stick and enjoy immediately.????? ??The result is a rich maple flavour,

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    Maybe that’s because folks with this personality disorder often disdain others and folks respond in turn.I’d like to put forward a call for informed compassion.?????

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    ????? ??If you are someone who doesn’t look forward to eating fruit or vegetables,start slowly with those you do like.

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    and endless happiness.Merry Christmas! May your heart be as light as a snowflake and as warm as a fireplace.???

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    ?? ??? ????tended to fall into existential despair once they no longer had children around to dote on.However,

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    ????? ??According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest,4 of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States are directly linked to diet.

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    ?? ?????If you’re constantly comparing your holiday plans to those of your friends,neighbors,

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    6.????? ?? Sexual ConsentPerhaps most critically,

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    May this holiday season be a time for you to take a break,indulge in your favorite activities,???

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    That is,he gets an orgasm,?? ??

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    ????? ??) I don’t think he would have judged someone like Ms.Guggenheim moralistically.

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    ??? ??Indeed,I know nothing of her sex life at all.

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    [They think] they should be a sexual machine and just want to fuck people.????? ?? ?[Stereotypes] reduce sex down to a functionality.’ Similarly,

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    ????? ??Whole grain foods have excellent health benefits.According to a 2022 analysis,

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    from the instruction manual that comes ????? sexwith your toy to thorough online guides by brands like Smile Makers and Lovehoney.

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    She agrees that “moving through the phases of the menstrualjydoll cycle definitely does impact libido and PMS. In terms of libido, during the ovulation phase,

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    One couple is on a lounge chair about three over from mine,????? ???? the guy kneeling in the sand to do the damn thing. With the other pair, the woman is truly aspirational

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    I gasped a little and he got nervous and asked me if I was hurt???? ????. He moved slowly and after a short few seconds I was luckily able to enjoy our sex.

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    In response to the many warnings ????? avabout premarital sex from my church, parents, and elsewhere,

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    The first guy who initiated it, when I was only 14, almost succeeded, ?????but I kept on remembering my values and the principles I had set for myself.

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    ??????and criminal justice systems as well.Having an erection or having ejaculated makes their assault up to debate,

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    with prompt and thorough assistance throughout the process.It’s no wonder JP-Dolls is a top choice for many.????? ??

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    ?? ????offering prompt and knowledgeable support throughout the entire purchasing process.The site’s intuitive design made customizing my doll both straightforward and enjoyable.

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    The clarity and depth of your research have provided me with a much richer understanding of the subject.?????which complemented the text perfectly and enhanced the overall readability.

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    The proof of the pudding is in the tasting: data are needed to test models and hypotheses related to compulsive sexual behaviors.????? ??Arch Sex Behav.

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    which means the manufacturers started focusing on better quality sex dolls to stand out from the crowd.??????The dinosaurs of the sex doll manufacturing world died out,

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    stirred by an Australian study finding that one in five business employees could be a psychopath.Numerous top business media outlets rushed to cover the news.????? ????

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    and relationship pleasure.???? ???Intercourse is only one way to have fulfilling sex.

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    whole grains,????? ??legumes,

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    ??? ???below the natural replacement and the third lowest in independent countries of the Americas,after Canada and Cuba.

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    The sexual maturation process produces sexual interest and stimulates thought processes.??? ????Subsequent sexual behavior starts with the secretion of hormones from the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland.

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    ????? ??This level of dedication to customer satisfaction is a major factor that sets com apart from other retailers and contributes to their excellent reputation in the industry.Shopping on com is designed to be secure,

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    the most common problems listed for males were experiencing anxiety about performing sexually (81.??? ????4) and premature ejaculation (74.

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    ?? ??An arms race is a scenario where both sides of some conflict increase their capacity to inflict damage to one another by developing and collecting weapons.Some of the most beautiful,

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    In these cases, sex dolls can provide a sense of connection ???? ???and emotional support that may be lacking in real-life relationships.

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    It’s also a great way to reminisce after your solo travel adventure and remember what you’ve achieved.?????If you fancy upping your Insta game,

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    She said: What a relief that you’re no longer in a limbo.Congratulations,????? ? ??

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    we are pessimistic about our respective countries and our futures.????? ?? ?“The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.

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    the deeper the darkness of the unconscious becomes.???? ??” In other words,

  267. 10/24/2024 9:37 AM

    ?? ?????this is a wake-up call for everyone.May we all work collectively to create a broader home that is physically and psychologically safe for all people—comprised of extra care for our children.

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    ?????as well as perceptions of in-group membershipStürmer,Snyder,

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    ????? ?? ?We have more access to information (and misinformation) about the world,and to each other,

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    and many are anatomically appropriate ?? ??ample to allow their house owners to utilize them for sexual satisfaction.

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    or an external standard of personal accountability.?????Next time you lend a hand,

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    ”What would make a cold,????? ????calculating psychopath like Tom Ripley cry? Was he crying out of self-pity that he was enjoying a life that he never had? Did he now see himself as having finally arrived and would that bring him to tears? The truth is that the psychopath has blunted emotions and only has limited emotional reactivity.

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    Wishing you a vacation filled with serenity,?????adventure,

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    It also requires self-regulation for the client to be in the present in the face of what comes up.For some clients,?? ?????

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    Here’s to love,and happily ever after!This caption is perfect for newly-married couples.sex ???

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    but the entire loop would take about 32 days,assuming a pace of 12-15 miles a day.?????? ????

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    FunWest Doll’s array of finger options caters?? ?? to various user needs, offering stability, moderate hand mobility, or substantial hand movements.

  278. 10/20/2024 5:02 PM

    In these cases, sex dolls can provide a sense of connection ???? ???and emotional support that may be lacking in real-life relationships.

  279. 10/19/2024 5:27 AM

    American Airlines resumed flights to the island from New York City’s John F.Kennedy International in November,??????

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    ??????we can fight back against this challenge—and beat it.At a recent healthcare conference,

  281. 10/17/2024 6:22 PM

    It was mostly Asian dolls again, but with more variety (like some BBW dolls),?? ?? including Doll Castle’s latest abomination.

  282. 10/17/2024 5:07 PM

    There’s a pre-sale going on now with the actual release date TBA,?? ?? but some people already beta-tested the doll.

  283. 10/17/2024 4:09 AM

    Europe,????? ????and Canada warehouses.

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    The three examples I started withcolor,???? ???space,

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    ????? ??, alcohol or substance abuse, self-harm or acting out behaviorse., displacing anger onto others, toxic disruptions in relationships, etc.

  286. 10/16/2024 12:55 AM

    ??? ?????instead of having to be chased around the kitchen with a plateful of beige food.When,

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    let them know through your Instagram post how lucky you are!12.Thanks for putting up with me even at my craziest selves.sex ???

  288. 10/15/2024 3:53 PM

    Want to show off your love on social media? Don’t do it without a killer or heartfelt love caption.???? ?Amidst plenty of love captions for Instagram,

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    Practicing clinical psychologists’ provision of sexual health care services.Prof Psychol.????? ??

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    ?????Sample delicious desserts from local bakeries and pastry shops.Enjoy a scenic countryside picnic with a delicious spread of local produce.

  291. 10/13/2024 5:24 AM

    ?? ??they often think they should be as explicit and extreme as possible with the words they use.This is a pretty bad way to look at talking dirty during sex.

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    ????? ??when they know that a partner is fully invested in the relationship,their true colors will start to show.

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    ????? ???you can now explore your fantasies in a three-dimensional space,making these virtual encounters feel more real than ever.

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    the emotional lives of insects are richer than many of us have ever imagined—not just in the ever-popular bees,but also in flies,????? ??

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    Based on the initial assessment,the facility must develop an individualized care plan (ICP) for each new resident within seven days of admission.????? ???

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    Stop for a second to think about it if someone hovers over you all your life and does not let you try things and fail and figure it out for yourself,would you sense that you’re capable of solving your problems or taking risks? Perhaps the parents are ambivalent about their child’s transition to independence because they’re not ready to let go,??? ???

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    ?? ?????with his neurotypical children,most days were rewarding and every once in a while he had a difficult day.

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    Whether you are a seasoned experimenter and always up for trying new things,?? ??or are just starting out on your journey,

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    ????? ?? ?Of course,they do.

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    you’ll find hundreds in this guide on how to talk dirty.?? ??10.

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    ?????One reason you may object to lending a hand or giving money is that the need to feel good about yourself is satisfied in different ways.Not everyone needs an inflated ego and some people genuinely have feelings of empathy for those less fortunate.

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    There are also food courts,????? ??which are are indoors,

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    there are still approximately 52 pregnancies per 1,??? ????000 15- to 19-year-old women and 14 abortions per 1,

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    “For Indian Americans in America,?????? ??hoteling has always been a family business.

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    too,?? ??and was addicted to barbiturates and amphetamines.

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Now that she’s one week old, it’s time to share the vital stats from the second Baby Friedman’s birth:

Name: Arielle Jane Friedman
Place: Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, California
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If you were placing bets on weight or length, you would have done well to stick with the same exact stats from Madelyn’s birth. What are the odds?

Everything went great during the scheduled C-section, and we had a very nice time living in the bubble of the hospital for four days. Just like last time, we appreciated all the love from our friends and family as our phones lit up with endless Facebook notifications. We could not be more grateful for all the amazing support from everyone.

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You may remember that Madelyn’s name was kept secret until the day she was born. We did the same thing with Arielle this time around.

Naming a person is hard. It’s a lot of pressure! When we were naming Madelyn, Alison and I started by each making a list of five names we liked to see if any matched. Alison’s list included both “Arielle” and “Madelynn”. My list included neither. But I liked both of those names more than most of the ones on my own list. I just hadn’t considered them before. So we ended up zeroing in on those two options.

We actually agreed on “Arielle” at first. We loved the name, but we had some reservations. First of all, we were worried it would be frequently mispronounced as AIR-ee-elle (like the mermaid) or AH-ree-uhl (like the former Israeli prime minister) instead of ar-ee-ELLE (the right way, like simply saying the letters R E L). We also figured we’d get the frequent cries of “Oh yeah. Like the Little Mermaid!” which no doubt would get old quickly, especially since Arielle’s pronunciation isn’t even like the fishy princess.

So for these reasons, we ultimately settled in on “Madelyn” instead. The spelling changed from Alison’s list because it didn’t look right to me for some reason. We didn’t want to do “Madeline” because, although we both liked it, we knew she’d go her whole life correcting people’s pronunciation of it. (Not mad-uh-LINE, it’s mad-uh-LYN.) So we figured ending in the -YN would help solve that problem. We also opted for the single N at the end to avoid having her run into spelling mistakes her whole life too. (Alison-with-one-L and Bryan-with-a-Y are well-versed in this arena.) You can see, we thought a lot about it. So unlike us, right?

Anyway, for this second kid, if we’d had a boy, the name decision would have been pretty easy for us. Our boy lists matched pretty closely. However, when we found out we were having another girl, we thought we’d start fresh with a clean slate of names and pick which one we liked best. But it turns out, we didn’t like any of them more than we liked “Arielle.” We just kept coming back to it. Except we still had all the same reservations this time. Even more so actually because of Madelyn’s obsession with The Little Mermaid. Would it now seem like the name was because of this? Would it be confusing for Madelyn?

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We weren’t wrong; most of our concerns have been validated over the past week as we find ourselves constantly correcting mispronunciations and dodging Little Mermaid references left and right. But we knew what were getting into. So little girl – you’ll just have to get used to it. Take it from Bryan-with-a-Y and Alison-with-one-L – we feel your pain. You may grow tired of repeating the phrase “it’s just like saying the letters R E L” – but we know you’ll grow to love your name as much as we love it. It’s beautiful and unique, Arielle. Just like you are.

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We’ll write more soon about Arielle’s birth day and the following days at the hospital. We are settling in at home and Arielle is a sleeping and eating champ. The best part is watching Madelyn adore her baby sister. It’s a whole new era in the Friedman household and even though change can be hard, ultimately, things are good. They’re great.

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by Bryan Friedman in Daddy's Corner, Judaism

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All of this is to say that Madelyn’s latest milestone has made me realize that I’ve been on an endless journey of discovery of my own Jewish identity since I started preschool, just as she’s about to do. In fact, she’s a part of helping me define it even still, and she’s just beginning her journey as I did (and as her mom did too with help from Jewish summer camp in her case). I’m very excited to watch Madelyn make her own discoveries about religion and her heritage, even if it’s only “Bim Bom” and the Hamotzi for now. I know she’s starting off right because when I ask what she did at the temple, she always right away mentions one of her favorite things – “chaaaallaaaah”. Plus, she’s already made a name for herself at services by dancing to some of the more upbeat prayers. Next week, she will continue the Friedman preschool legacy that started thirty years ago, and my Jewish identity couldn’t be prouder.

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