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Political forgiveness
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Political forgiveness

A day before the voting begins in the Republican primary in my home state of Florida, I couldn’t help but think of the axiom, “to err is human, to forgive divine.”

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Pleasure principle
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Pleasure principle

As a teenager, “the pleasure principle” to me was a Janet Jackson song and I didn’t realize it also defined our drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain.

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Food porn
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Food porn

This country is obsessed with food as is evident from the success of the Food Network, Internet sites and magazines which are dedicated to featuring decadently prepared meals and desserts.

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My 9/11
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

My 9/11

Everyone has a 9/11 story and while my experience on this day may be very similar to yours, on this anniversary I feel compelled to share my account.

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Like mother, like daughter?
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Like mother, like daughter?

My nine year old daughter asked me, “Do boys like that?” pointing to a picture in a magazine she was reading while waiting to get her hair cut.

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Pelosi tames sexism
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Pelosi tames sexism

This seems to be the year the men of Congress have gone wild.

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Bin Laden couldn’t escape porn
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Bin Laden couldn’t escape porn

As funny as it was that pornographic movies were discovered at Bin Laden’s compound, it should be no big surprise— a lot of people watch porn.

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Dad’s Spaghetti and Clams
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Dad’s Spaghetti and Clams

Being Italian American has its delicious perks and food has always been important for my family.

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Happy Father’s Day to the pornographer
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Happy Father’s Day to the pornographer

I know my life is too busy when I just realized today is Father’s Day. There was no card in the mail for my dad, so feeling very guilty, I sat down and wrote this blog.

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Stripping for a cause
Kristin Battista-Frazee Kristin Battista-Frazee

Stripping for a cause

Everyone who saw Congressman Aaron Schock’s (R-Ill) ripped abs on the cover of Men’s Health magazine last week immediately went on a diet and learned about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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