When a Woman Accuses a Man of Sexual Transgressions By Miss Know It All

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Miss Know It All

Recently a woman accused a candidate, eager to be President, of sexual assault. Allegedly, this incident occurred in the nineties.  Then a second woman came forward doing an interview accusing him of unwanted touching at a fundraising event in 2009.

Whether these allegations are true or not, I do not know, but I do have a message for all men, no matter what position you hold: Please be very careful as to what you say or how you act around women in the office or any space. Some words, phrases, or physical acts can be misinterpreted.

The following are some examples that can land you hot water.

A worker at a complex said to a resident, “I was thinking about you last week.”

Back in the late sixties, an employee put his arm around my shoulder without my permission. I politely removed his hand. I was in my early twenties at the time and choked it up to him behaving badly.

In the early seventies, a co-worker patted me on my behind. In an angry tone, I said, “My brother could never do that to your sister.”

I remember my mother, who passed away in 2019 at age 95, said a male employee had chased her around the office. He thought that was funny. Moreover, this occurred in the early fifties.

What makes some men think they have the right to approach women in uninviting matters is complex. Although I took an anthropology course in college, I am by no means an expert when it comes to men and how they see or approach women daily, but I do realize sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or sexual assault is nothing new. The only difference is women during my mother or grandmother’s era did not have the option to file a complaint to someone in authority nor were these acts taken seriously.

Today, many women refuse to remain silent, and the next thing you know someone is accusing you of a sexual transgression. My advice to all men is to always be professional at all times, and always think before you open your mouth or approach a woman. Your actions, whether they occurred twenty years ago or two weeks ago, do have consequences.

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Traveling with your family can be murder.

One wedding party + one estranged mother = another vacation that goes array for Naomi

Naomi is off on another international vacation. She thinks traveling with her mother will be the most difficult part of her trip until she meets the rest of the tour group—a wedding party. It only gets worse when she finds the groom dead. Everyone’s a suspect on her Icelandic tour of this stunning country.

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We stopped for lunch at a local restaurant. As I sat down at one of the long benches, my cell phone rang. Charlotte’s face appeared on the screen. I ran outside to answer it.

“So I heard you had a late night,” Charlotte said.

“Not the time.” I looked over my shoulder to make sure no one had followed me out. “The police think it might not be an accident.”

Charlotte audibly sighed. “Is that why it was a long night? You were with the police?”

“No, one of Ösp’s friends is a police officer.”

“You mean Thor.”

“Please don’t encourage Mother. His name is Ösp. I don’t want her nickname to stick.”

“Her nickname? I called him that,” she corrected me. “He looks like Thor.”

I looked over my shoulder at the restaurant’s entrance. “Looks like? How do you know what he looks like? Did you cyberstalk him? Check the hotel’s website for the staff’s pictures?”

“No. Mom texted me pictures.”

Horrified, I asked, “And how did she get them?”

“She followed you to the lobby.”

“Nice.”

“Give her a break. She was excited. It was like seeing you on your first date.”

“I’ve been on dates before.” I glanced over my shoulder again for any of the suspects.

“But Mom didn’t see that. She didn’t see the first dates, the proms. That was all Dad.”

“Would you like it if Dad followed you out on a date?”

“I don’t think Dad cares about those things.”

She was probably right.

“Anyway, this police officer I met last night said the autopsy must have shown something because they hadn’t closed the case yet.”

“So you turned your date into a fact-finding mission?

“It was a happy coincidence.” I thought I heard the door open behind me. I turned to see no one. It must have been the wind.

“Why do you keep looking behind you?” Charlotte asked.

“Just making sure none of the suspects can hear me.”

“Suspects? You’ve turned your traveling companions into suspects?” She paused before adding, “Again?”

I ignored her. “Hurry up, Charlotte. Someone is going to come out looking for me soon.”

“Fine. If he drowned, I bet they’d say it was an accident. They’d find water in his lungs if he drowned. Maybe the autopsy didn’t find water in his lungs. That doesn’t rule out a cardiac event. That may be hard to prove. Most likely they are waiting for the toxicology results. That’s going to take a few days.”

I looked at the restaurant door and wished I could run in for my backpack, so I could take notes. “And what would that show?”

“Whatever was in his system. Maybe drugs, poisons.”

“I forgot to ask. If it was poison, how long before he died would he have to be poisoned?”

“Depends on the poison. Probably an hour or two, I guess.”

“Could you get a poison through TSA?”

“In something in a bottle with less than three ounces, sure. Could have been a powder. They could have bought it locally too. Rat poison and antifreeze has been used in a lot human deaths.”

“Can you think of anything specific I should look for?”

“You should look who’s coming up behind you,” she said before hanging up.


About the Author

A R Kennedy lives in Long Beach, New York, with her two pups. She works hard to put food on the floor for them. As her favorite T-shirt says, ‘I work so my dog can have a better life'. She’s an avid traveler. But don’t worry. While she’s away, her parents dote on their grand-puppies even more than she does. Her writing is a combination of her love of travel, animals, and the journey we all take to find ourselves.

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I am a devotee when it comes to eating chocolate chip cookies and this is where Yummy Brothers come into the picture.

While most kids are busy playing video games on their computers or exploring sites on their smartphones, there are four brothers, all under the age of 11, running a catering company, of course, along with their parents, called Yummy Brothers, which specializes in Yummy Cookies, Yummy Beverages, Yummy Cookie Platters, and Yummy Dog Treats.

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Love Online: A Singular Way to Meet Up

Online dating has been a thing for a long time. And it’s getting to be a bigger thing by the day! Studies indicate that the number of couples who meet online has nearly doubled since 2009. Online dating offers more diversity and expands your dating universe beyond your neighborhood and workplace. It’s getting easier, too. The number of dating sites has grown as more people accept online as a norm. 

With thousands of sites out there, how do you know which is the best online dating for you? All online dating services use matchmaking software to connect you with potential dating partners. Typically these services ask you to complete a survey that probes your attitudes and preferences. Sites that employ the most comprehensive surveys are—at least theoretically—better equipped to find you a suitable match. So put those extra-curious sites on the top of your list as you explore the many options.

But you have to put in some work, too. Just like in the “real” dating world, online dating can be a competitive sport! Building an online dating profile that expresses your unique personality and presents you in a positive light is absolutely essential.

Many publications and dating sites offer guidance on how to do that. Professional photographers have developed a sub-specialty in creating portraits for online dating profiles. Even old-fashioned matchmakers have expanded their services to include helping you create an attractive profile.

While many singles appreciate the range of choices online dating services offer, others prefer to narrow their scope—and increase the likelihood of finding the perfect partner—by using sites that are geared to their particular dating requirements. You’ll find sites that specialize in connecting farmers and other rural residents. Sites for cat lovers, tall people, allergy-prone daters, marijuana users, and even Trekkies. Niche marketing is alive and well in the online dating realm.

Even if you think of yourself as the consummate dater, the online dating world has its own set of rules. Some of these apply to the new etiquette of social media. How long should you wait before responding to someone who reaches out to you? Are there certain conversations you should avoid? Is it okay to break up with someone online?

But there are also important safety precautions you should take. Some amount to common sense. Use your own car or take public transit when meeting your date in person until you truly trust his or her character, for example. Other rules protect your privacy and prevent ongoing, unwanted attention from someone who just doesn’t float your boat. Don’t share too much information or give out your phone number too quickly. And while dating can often mean meeting up for a drink, stay sober. You might not always be in control of your feelings, but you should always be in control of your body.

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Looks That Deceive (Medair Series Book 1) by Braxton DeGarmo - A nonconformist detective investigates a case involving a lawyer killed in an explosion, which is possibly connected to another lawyer who was also murdered.

Wolf Trap (Book 1) by Charles DeMaris - A Heisman winning quarterback whose future career is mired by an injury that gets drawn into a clandestine situation.

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Deadly Reception by Karen Randau - A detective and his wife discover a male torso in a closet at a resort.

Same OL’ Song by Charlotte Marshall-Templeman - An author is approached by a stranger at her book signing event.

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Dating During the Coronavirus Crisis by Miss Know It All

Miss Know It All

There is so much information, false information, and crazy rumors circulating on how we should protect ourselves during this crisis. And if you are dating or searching for love either online or in person, it is pertinent that you protect yourself and others by using common sense.

One of the most important methods to protect oneself is to wash your hands well and often after using the bathroom, touching surfaces, or handling food with soap and water for 20 seconds or longer, something we should have been doing long before this outbreak surfaced. And cover your mouth when sneezing, and coughing.

Before engaging in sexual intercourse, you should know your partner’s status. You are more at risk of getting STDs or HIV/AIDS than getting the Coronavirus if you are participating in this act indiscriminately. As a doctor once said on a TV talk show during the HIV/AIDs epidemic, “If you are having sex, you are participating in high-risk behavior.” So, no matter how well you may think you know your partner, or if you are just meeting someone for the first time and can’t control those lust demons, please encourage your partner to use a condom. If he refuses to use a condom, then walk away. #

For more information on the Coronavirus, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ 

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Lutishia Lovely, a.k.a. Camryn King is in love with words. Her diverse career path has embraced almost every form of use imaginable: executive assistant, radio personality, actress, and that which she presently enjoys the most—writer.

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How Dating Terms Have Changed by Vivienne Diane Neal

I must say, “I am dating myself.” No, this is not what you think. I haven’t gone on a date since 1982. But at least I knew back then where I stood when it came to dating and romance, where people vocally said what they meant, and not beat around the bush. There was no internet or social media to fall back on when it came to starting or ending a romantic relationship. If you no longer wanted to be involved with someone, you would face that individual, communicate on the phone or write a Dear John letter.

But today, dating has taken a different route when it comes to the way people deal with dating and romance. The phrases used when referring to dating are so complex that I thought I would list some of these expressions that would make my mother, who passed away at the age of 95 in 2019 and my grandmother who passed away at the age of 90 in 1985, scratch their heads. Boy, how times have changed. I am just wondering what they would say if they were alive today. They would probably be as befuddled as I am, at age 73.

Following are some off the wall words that were created by millennials, those born between 1980-1995, which are now trending when it comes to dating and romance:

Laybe or Layby - strongly feels their relationship isn't going to last longer than rain shower and have turned to a couple of strong prospects, just to be prepared; this individual doesn’t like being single and is ready to make that leap without much hesitation.

Hang Out - has replaced the word dating, which no one says anymore. Hanging out has very little commitment and both parties can feel comfortable being together without any unrealistic romantic expectations.

Cushing - people who are already in a relationship but will flirt with others on the side just in case things don’t work out.

Breadcrumbing - a hit and miss message, a playful "hi" or "what's up" to check-in. But, it's just enough contact to lure a target into imagining the realm of a possible relationship, when in reality there's no chance.

Turning - hitting on an individual and hoping for a more intimate connection.

Slow fades - the relationship is about to end. There are very little texts, social media contacts, and little direct messages.

Ghosting - is nothing new; it means the person has done a disappearing act and you will never receive any more texts, phone calls or social media messages.

Benching - An individual may bench someone they've dated, along with a couple of others, as a way of saying, "I'm just not sure yet!"

Umfriend - another way of saying, “A friend with benefits.”

Catch and Release - is all fun and games, at least for the person doing the fishing? These people don't seem to care about the release part or the hurt feelings that may result.

 I wonder what words will be used to describe the dating scene, fifty years from now? :)

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Source: https://www.dictionary.com/e/s/new-romance-language/#how-millennials-get-romantic

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Highlighting Kate Muehlemann-Cataldo Who Captures Images That Connect Us All

Kate Muehlemann-Cataldo is a Brooklyn, NY based artist who works as a Hospice nurse and studies/practices the traditional science of yoga.  The goal of yoga is to come to understand our true Self behind the changeability and temporary nature of our physical and mental experiences.  She makes work to illustrate that something constant remains behind them all - beyond birth, death, and old age, uniting all of us.

Kate's newest body of work (in progress) focuses on patients who are on a Hospice program, and thus is an exploration of the period of time that can be considered End of Life.  She paints large scale oil portraits of mostly her own patients, however, anyone who is facing end of life either themselves or as a caregiver are welcome to contact Kate to discuss being involved in the portrait project at kate.muehlemann@gmail.com.

You can visit Kate's work at www.katemuehlemann.com, or see her work in progress and updates by following her on Instagram @katemuehlemann.  

Things You Should Never Talk About or Do on a First Date by Miss Know It All

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A first date is an initial meeting between two individuals, whether they have previously known each other or not. An effort is made to ask questions and get to know if they can form a relationship. The goal is to plan a loving connection, finding a romantic or sexual partner for a short time, or seeking a long-term partner or spouse.

Your first date can be a wonderful experience or it can end up being a disastrous event.  So, you want to be on your best behavior and make a good impression. This is not to say there will be a second date, but the last thing you want to do is sabotage your meeting by doing or saying something that will kill your chances of having more dates. If you want to have a date to remember, which will lead to a second, third and fourth date, there are topics you should never discuss and an act you should never do on that first date.

·       Don't ask are you seeing anyone.

·       Why did your last relationship end?

·       Do you still talk to your ex?

·       When it comes to certain topics, avoid discussing politics, and religion. It can get very intense. Reserve that when you have known the person for a longer period.

·       Never talk about how bad your ex was. You will come over as a resentful individual.

·       Leave financial information off the table.

·       If you are a parent, don't bring your children into the conversation.

·       Don't ask personal questions, namely - what is your ethnic background? For People of Color this can be a thoughtless question.

·       Don't discuss your sexual adventures. A lot could be read into this. You could be seen as someone who is just looking for a one night stand or seeking a friend with benefits.

·       Don't tell the person that you are ready to get married and have children. Wait until you have established some sort of relationship before treading into this territory.

·       Don’t text or talk on your smartphone. It’s rude.

·       Never have sex on the first date. With the surge of STDs, HIV, and AIDS, the last thing you want to do is play Russian roulette with your life.