Author Archives: Linda

In my last post “So Many Subjects, So Little Time” http://www.hearttohearttalks.com/Blog/?p=485 I provided some recent examples of societal rot that work against parents’ efforts to instill biblical virtue in their children.  Indeed there is certainly much to critique about American … Continue reading →

Believe it or not, my 2013 New Year’s resolution was to post here more often than once-a-month.  Alas, as the younger generation would say: “Epic Fail!”   My teaching & tutoring skills seem to be in higher demand these days … Continue reading →

It’s December 31, 2012 and I’m “recovering” from lots of holiday entertaining . . . not for the crowd of assorted relatives & friends that we’ve hosted in years past … but for very few beneficiaries.  Indeed, the cleaning, baking, … Continue reading →

I admit to being puzzled by the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey, the first book of the best-selling soft porn fantasy trilogy.  Having perused only the synopsis I have no interest in reading the book, and I am convinced … Continue reading →

After a 2-month blogging hiatus to complete an intense roster of specialty teaching assignments, I’m back . . . and feeling giddy.  Consequently, this post features sex ed humor.  Yes, there really is such a thing–especially in hindsight.  Over the … Continue reading →

Today’s post topic was inspired by Hallmark Cards . . . okay, ONE card in particular that jumped out at me recently while I was shopping for birthday greetings: The text inside said “Older & wiser, baby. Older & wiser.”  … Continue reading →

When the 10,000+ athletes arrive at the Olympic Village in London for the 2012 Summer Games they’ll enjoy comfortable lodging, generous meals, world-class equipment & practice facilities . . . and 150,000 free condoms.  That’s roughly 15 per athlete . … Continue reading →

It’s late April, and I’m still reflecting on “March Madness.”  No, not the basketball finals, but the madness about “things sexual” that dominated the headlines last month. To me the most troubling bit of madness was the President’s response to … Continue reading →

Two former Victoria’s Secret models were in the news this past week. . . with sharply contrasting stories. Danish-born Helena Christensen, a top VS model of the 1990s, eventually “aged out” of her job with the lingerie giant.  Now age … Continue reading →

Recently I completed a proofreading job for a master’s degree candidate (one of my part time income streams) which contained an insightful quote from Winston Churchill: “Writing a book is an adventure.  To begin with, it is a toy and … Continue reading →