Author: JodiLea

I don't pretend to be who/what I'm not. I will be honest here unless I publish under the category "This could be news," which is 99% fiction and a wee bit sarcastic. ;-) I want readers who come here to have as much fun as I do. Not all subjects can be fun, but most can be funny if I do my job right ;-) My inner child is reflected in my logo and will change at a moment's notice.

Changes of Mind

~ JodiLea

Now that Valentine’s Day is 364 days away, I decided to replace my header image.  Since I’m doing a “Theme of the Month” with my header (did you notice?), I wanted to keep to February things.

I don’t want a Presidents Day theme (sorry Mr. Obama, but I got sick of your face in November), so I consulted my “Observances” list.   I chose to use National Wise Health Consumer.  I never heard of this observance, so maybe I’ll learn something worth passing along.  I’m probably not a wise consumer because I have never had to choose my health plan.  My employer determined the employee benefits that were available.

I am unfortunately, an experienced user of health care.  In fact, I had 2 doctor appointments this week, and two more scheduled for next week.  This weekend I will continue my search for a healthy image.  If I find more than one, I may call for a reader’s choice vote.

Feel free to submit  images  that say “healthy” to you  😉

It’s National Condom Day!

~ JodiLea
Condomania
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I did not get to use one today.  I hope y’all were more lucky 😉

I did get a sweet romantic card, and a cardboard heart full of Sugar Free chocolates (I’m diabetic, remember?). And yes, they are from hubby ♥. What a pleasant surprise from He Who Can’t Be Forced.   He will totally ignore Valentine’s Day and Anniversaries, but will surprise me with a romantic gesture out of the blue.

My advice – enjoy romance when it happens!

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Romance For Dummies: V-day

~ JodiLea ~ 2 Comments

CupidConquers

In honor of  St. Cupid, I am “paying it forward” to educate men about romance and how it can make their lives (and ours) much happier. ” If your woman is happy…”  and so on.

The very first item we need to cover  is Valentine’s Day. It is this week!!

NEVER ignore this day, or pretend you forgot, to save you from making an effort to be romantic. Gentlemen, you  screw yourselves by doing this. (Pun intended)  This is the one day of the year, she needs to feel special.  Desired, adored and spoiled by you. If she tells you “Oh, Valentine’s Day is no biggie. I don’t care about flowers and chocolates…”.  Do not sigh relief and be glad to get out of it.

SHE  IS  LYING.

Don’t panic!  Remember, you once convinced her to go out with you.  Be that guy. Flirt with her.  I don’t care if you’ve been married for 25-years, she will flirt back.

The Valentine’s Day gift must be something wrapped, for her to open. Taking her to dinner is romantic, but NOT a gift. If you can’t afford to buy her nice jewelry – don’t worry.  My favorite gifts have been a picture of Micky & Minnie Mouse flirting (perfect for a new courtship), and the cutest cement  bunny that mysteriously appeared in my garden.  BTW,  I married that guy…

It doesn’t matter what*** the gift is.  It just needs to represent your feelings for her. Maybe it represents a private joke that only you two share.   The point is you are expressing your love for her. That’s all she wants. Really.

Now that isn’t so bad, is it?

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*** Gifts to NEVER buy a woman (for any occasion):

  • Kitchen Utensils (i.e. spatulas, colanders)
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Apron
  • Voo-Doo Doll
  • A Cookbook (unless cooking together is your “thing”)
  • Electronic Gadget that you want
  • Gun(s)
  • Porn (Dude!  Totally not cool as a gift)

Ladies – please send me any suggestions or ideas that need to be passed along to your man. Together we can make a difference  🙂

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