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FEATURE ARTICLES

Ugly Shopper
by Larraine Bennet

We think we are virtuous, until we are challenged.
 My future daughter-in-law called me, worried.  
“Did you tell the sales clerk at David’s Bridal that you hated the style and color of the bridesmaids’ dresses?”
“Of course not!” I was flabbergasted. Dumbfounded. I rapidly ran through the entire hour spent at David’s Bridal, trying to ascertain how such a misunderstanding could have occurred. The sales clerk was a little defensive from the start, I recalled. She arched her eyebrows when I asked whether she was sure that the dress my daughter was trying on was the one the bride had picked out. “Of course I’m sure,” she sniffed.
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"The Perfect Game"
by Leticia Velasquez

When is the last time you saw a great baseball movie; the kind which inspires you to go outside and play ball? How about a rags-to-riches story about the underdogs who made good despite bigotry, poverty, and family drama? When is the last time you saw a film which made your heart swell with pride about being a Latino or belonging to the Catholic Church? Would you believe there is a film out there like this? Read more +




No Desire for Sex
Marie Anderson, M.D.

I am 60 years old and have had a lack of interest in sexual relations for the past 5 years. My husband, who is the same age, doesn't share my lack of interest. I have never taken any hormonal medicines because I feel they are unsafe and I cringe every time I see male medications advertised because it goes against what I believe about sexuality. Read more +

 

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