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Question of the Day | 07/30/2008 12:00 am

What contradiction have you embraced?

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Liz Smith

Liz Smith | 07/30/2008 12:00 am

Is Liz Smith Happy With Her Career Choice?

In a lifetime of covering celebrity, show business and trivia, I have tried hard to have a more thoughtful inner life. I read history and philosophy. I examine the spiritual. I guess I am rejecting, to some extent, my lifework or, at least, I am trying to expand.

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Judith Martin

Judith Martin | 07/31/2008 10:50 am

Judith Martin: Don't Believe Everything You Hear

I continue to love studying history, despite my experience as a newspaper reporter, when I found out how unreliable even eyewitnesses are, and as someone who lived through several eras, when I see how these eras are now characterized and depicted by people who were born later.
Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen | 08/05/2008 12:00 pm

Candice Bergen: A Walking, Talking Contradiction

My biggest contradiction is that while being basically an introvert and uncomfortable in full view, I have chosen to be an actor/celebrity.

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Frannie Em
De Burca You said it. great post.
By Frannie Em on 07/30/2008 3:16 pm
DeBúrca obj
Thanks Frannie… hey, we agree on something!
By DeBúrca obj on 07/30/2008 3:38 pm
Frannie Em
De Burca It may surprise you, but I really like you.
By Frannie Em on 07/30/2008 10:55 pm
DeBúrca obj
That’s a nice thing to say. No offense but you could have surprised me though. Just kidding kiddo. sort of.
By DeBúrca obj on 07/30/2008 11:09 pm
DeBúrca obj
BTW… Although we have disagreed and a couple of times, very strongly, I’ve noticed you listen.
By DeBúrca obj on 07/30/2008 11:26 pm
Frannie Em
De Burca Thanks for noticing, and back atcha.
By Frannie Em on 07/30/2008 11:29 pm
C Hardy
Diana I also agree, great post! I also like what Kelly Kelly and JB said…I try hard not to have any contradictions about my life. I have been blessed with LOVE…not too much financial but I got what I need to survive. But LOVE, that has been a true blessing from GOD. I have an awesome family, mother, father, sister and aunts & uncles who are here whenever you need them…regardless. I found a great man who is just wonderful in every sense of the word. I have a health, happy, beautiful 2 year old daughter…What could I possible contradict or want? I HAVE LOVE & that is what GOD wants for all of us.
By C Hardy on 07/30/2008 12:13 pm
Mayr Makenna
I am going to tag onto the contradiction of being an artist in a society that is devoted to art/music, but does not really support it. I am a musician/ songwriter and have always struggled with the fact that I cannot make a living doing what I love. Instead I found a place to work that supports my devotion to music - but also expects me to put in 40+ hours a week! I am not complaining because I appreciate being able to live the way I do. I simply wish there was a way to do what I love and make a living doing that.
By Mayr Makenna on 07/30/2008 12:15 pm
Bella Mia
My daughter is also a graphic artist. She creates anatomic horse art - very unusual. I proud of her for being unique, but she is installing security systems this summer - and making lots of money.
By Bella Mia on 07/30/2008 12:57 pm
DeBúrca obj
She’s making a lot of money installing security systems or with the artwork?
By DeBúrca obj on 07/30/2008 4:29 pm
Bella Mia
that’s why I said “BUT” because it is without the artwork. She’d like to build an internet art business.
By Bella Mia on 07/30/2008 8:28 pm
DeBúrca obj
I thought as much. The reason I was asking is because my husband has been in the Security System biz for over 30 years.
By DeBúrca obj on 07/30/2008 10:51 pm
Dona Howlett
Please forgive me for using Wow to get my message out to the public. I thought you women and men would be willing to help me, As most of you know, 31 years ago my daughter in law was murdered and two of my granddaughters were kidnapped. We searched for years in vain. The Missing Children’s Web site has reopened the case. They have done age progression photo’s. What I’m asking of each of you is to send the link to everyone in your address book. Our hope is that Brandi Jondell Summers and Tiffani Claudette Wise might see the photo’s and find their way back to us. Hopefully saying “that looks like me” or some else will say I know that person. Our family will be eternally grateful for any help you are willing to do. http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=… after you get on the site type in the name Wise and their poster will appear. Thanks……….. Dona Howlett
By Dona Howlett on 07/30/2008 1:19 pm
Frannie Em
Dona, You betcha!!!! And I will keep on doing it. I am so glad that they have reopened this. God Bless PS I was in Bakersfield the other day, boy has it changed.
By Frannie Em on 07/30/2008 3:20 pm
Frannie Em
PS Dona Your grandchildren are beautiful
By Frannie Em on 07/30/2008 3:22 pm