Archive for October, 2009

The Importance of Family Reunions

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

by Deborah Brown

As I sat with my eyes glued to the television, watching the funeral services and the many documentaries regarding Senator Ted Kennedy’s life. I could not stop thinking that through all the Kennedy family’s tragedies, disappointments, and struggles they were still connected. The Kennedy family appeared to be a strong, supportive, and  loving  family. I wondered,”What held them together? Was it their love and devotion of family? Was it their faith?” (more…)

The Best for America

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Bride and Groomby  Samuel L. Brown, MSW

In a recent news article, it was reported that couples married for more than twenty years filing for divorce in Malaysia were offered up to $440.00 each to take a free honeymoon on the government as an effort to help save their marriage. This made me ponder the feasibility of similar actions in such a great country as the United States of America, which rank number one among divorce statistics. (more…)

The Chemistry of Love

Monday, October 5th, 2009

by Samuel L. Brown, MSW

heartHave you ever been so deeply in love you felt intoxicated?

You meet someone for the first time and immediately feel mesmerized. Even after your first date, you stutter while talking. Your breathing is deeper. Your heart beats faster and you stumble while walking together. You never grow tired of being with this person whom you admire, respect, and make you feel special. You think about this person even when you are not together. You had experienced physical attraction and intense sexual energy before, but never to this extent or intensity. When the two of you touch or kiss, an adrenaline rush makes you feel a total body sensation of pleasure. Many refer to your feelings as “lust,” others call it “the chemistry of love.” (more…)