Sandy asks…
What kind of shoes are in style these days for a 40-ish working woman?
I love the Franco Sarto loafers but they look a little thick compared to what I see on the streets. Are the pointy shoes still in? I do have a pair of flats but they are too casual for work. Any suggestions? I want to be in style. Thanks,
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Mary Jane shoes and courts. Go for patent and embellishments such as buckles and chain links. If you are brave, heeled brogues look extremely stylish. Here's some inspiration: http://www.asos.com/Fergie-Black-Eyed-Peas/Lindsay-Lohan/Asos/Double-Bar-Mary-Jane-Shoe/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=183819&cid=4172&clr=Black&Rf-100=Heeled%20Shoes&sh=0 http://www.asos.com/Gwen-Stefani/Victoria-Beckham/Asos/Platform-Peep-Toe-Shoe/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=183915&cid=4172&clr=Black&Rf-100=Heeled%20Shoes&sh=0 http://www.asos.com/Poetic-Licence/Poetic-Licence-Brogued-Tie-Shoe/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=164266&cid=4172&clr=Tan&Rf-100=Heeled%20Shoes&sh=0 http://www.asos.com/Asos/Tie-Front-Patent-Shoe-Boot/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=193648&cid=4172&clr=Black&sh=0&Rf-100=Boots http://www.asos.com/Lindsay-Lohan/Asos/Lace-Front-Shoe-Boot/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=198716&cid=4172&clr=BlackPatent&sh=0&Rf-100=Boots http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=73934&parent_category_rn=42358&productId=524521&langId=-1
Laura asks…
How is interracial marriage and same sex marriage the same?
Marrying a member of the same gender is not the same as marrying a person of a different race because race and gender are not parallel, they're not the same and here's why. There is no difference between a white human and a black human's psyche, but there are immense differences between a man and a woman's psyche. Men and women are equal but not the same. If you are attracted to men and not women (regardless of your gender) you notice that men and women are not the same too, if you are attracted to women and not men (regardless of your gender) you notice that men and women are not the same also. A lot of these traditional marriage beliefs also have to do with children. People who are against same-sex marriage, believe children should think when they grow up they will get married, they should not have to think at 5 or 6 years old, am I going to marry a boy or a girl, children today face enough sexual confusion without adding that. When it comes to raising children, most people believe that two men can not replace 1 good mother's role in a (boy or girl) child's development, and most people believe two women can not replace 1 good father's role in a (boy or girl) child's development. I don't think two men could replace my mother and give me the things my mother gave me, and I don't think two women could replace my father and give me the things my father gave me, and that's how most of the people who are against gay marriage feel. Thinking men and women both have different, but equally important qualities, is legit. The argument is some homosexuals believe in same sex marriage, since gays are discriminated against they feel we should redefine marriage, because they want to have their relationships honored in the law, but the same argument could be said for Muslims and polygamy. Some Muslims believe in polygamy, since Muslims are discriminated against should we redefine marriage to where polygamy is legal, because they want to have their relationships honored in the law? For those of you who want to just call me hateful, a bigot, or homophobic, for a respectful, civil, legitimate, argument without articulating a response, just leave your stupid comment and move on.
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The two types of marriage are not in themselves the same. They are legally similar. The opponents of either like to equate them to get a knee-jerk reaction. What they are is legally similar. Both involve an assumed right to pursue happiness (marriage) -- most Americans assume marriage is something people in generally should be allowed. Both involve less common partners than the status quo. Both were/are often opposed by the majority. Both were subject to an attempted constitutional ban. And, like interracial marriage, I fear that same-sex marriage will need the Supreme Court to finally step in before it will become an equal right. Looking at their histories, the two situations are more similar than not. You can't generalize that opposite sex parents are better just because you had them and feel you had an ideal upbringing. I've known several people with same-sex parents; they all turned out healthy and well-adjusted (and not that it matters, but heterosexual as well). I can't say the same for all the people I've known with opposite-sex parents -- there are some messed up people out there. If I were to generalize from that, it certainly would support same-sex parenting. But I don't generalize like that -- it's not fair. People raise their children as best they can, whether it's two mothers or one mother and one father. I won't call you hateful, nor bigot (though that shoe could fit mighty well). It's just ignorance, and that's forgivable and curable. In any case, unless you're planning to marry someone of the same gender, it really isn't something you should be weighing in on too heavily.
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