Paisley Raven

Barbecue sauce, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, rice or corn cereals, and seasonings...what do these things have in common? A stunning number of these every day products have wheat hidden in them!

Two years ago we had to change the way we looked at bread, pasta, cereal, even ketchup!

I've spent the past two weeks discussing, joking, and trash talking about The Game. The New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, delivered good old American football live from Arizona.

Honesty within any family is expected. This applies even more so in Alternate Families. Sometimes extending that honesty to the children can have unforeseen results.

The double-standard surrounding the use of the so-called "N-word" has reached a ridiculous level. Rappers pepper their tracks with the word & get Grammys, while one frustrated actor is banned from a club & castrated by Blacks & non-Blacks. Are we right to throw stones?

It is imperative for us to manage our time to be able to fulfill our goals in all spectrums of today's society. The only way to control time is to learn to manage time effectively. Once these skills have been learned they can be used in every aspect of ones life.

As the 5th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a slew of television programs revisiting that terrible day. One particular program caught my attention. It brought back all the fear and horror the country experienced five years ago.

Although it's one of the most common issues in the blood, anemia is a quiet, subtle condition that can be difficult to catch. Fortunately, treating the condition is easier than diagnosing it.

Since Napster' s downfall, online music acquisition has become big business. Don't break the bank getting tunes! There's a simpler way.

Chronic pain, naseau and anxiety disorders are treated with any number of synthetic drugs. However, there are those who prefer a more natural approach to managing these stresses on their daily lives. But...it's illegal! Why?

Did you ever have one of those days when you wish you could start over from a good spot & redo the whole thing? That's the concept behind System Restore. It turns back the clock to a previous point in time when things were happy and stable.

Although the personal computer has become as necessary as a refrigerator in some homes, older generations sometimes suffer culture shock on cosmic levels when joining the Technical Revolution.

I've loved fantasy fiction all of my life. Very few tales stand out in my mind and heart as strongly as The Chronicles of Narnia, however.

I wa snever admonished much aout dental hygiene as a child. I brushed of course, but flossing wasn't important. I now regret the lack of floss in my life.

After hearing me refer to "my girlfriend", people have asked "Is she your *girlfriend* girlfriend?" I always answer yes with a smile. Except when I introduced her to Mom....

When was the last time you really enjoyed sex? How long has it been since your kink was stroked? And how do you ask for it without getting decked by the object of your desire?

For 2 years I worked at home as a Phone Sex Operator. I accepted a variety of calls, from tame to way out there. I also learned a few things about myself. Who knew a side job could be so enlightening?

Faith doesn't always lead to salvation. Throughout history, religious belief has been used to control terrorize and even kill.

"Coming Out" can be the most frightening thing you've ever done. How do you tell your parents they won't have conventional grandchildren? How do you reconcile your sexuality with God?

Business ethics is a hot issue in light of disclosures of corporate misdeeds. In the adult industry, one works with different rules. PSOs adhere to conduct that may seem loose, yet undercurrents show a concrete code upheld across the board.

Old wives' tales and folklore go along way towards effecting our unconscious actions every day. First aid didn't always include a Band-Aid. Should you feed a cold or sweat a fever? Don't break out the leeches yet. There's a better way!

He chased me for weeks, and when I finally said, "Yes" he said "No"! We worked that out, but it was only one hurdle in my Worst Date Ever.

Entertainment is now so high-tech that some consumers have to run to keep up with remotes. TV went from analog to digital to HD. What does that do? What's a pixel? What plug? Here's some tips on enjoying your shiney new stuff without taking to your bed.