Some pie is better than others
Chicago Green River
The first time the Chicago River was dyed, the green color lasted an entire week. Today it lasts no more than 48 hours
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Signs of Spring
A green river is a better sign for spring than a ground hog
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Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago has been pouring dye into the river for over sixty years. Originally, 100 pounds of dye was dumped in the river in order to clean up the waterfront areas. The dye left the river green for an entire week. Today, the river is dyed with 40 pounds of environmentally-friendly dye, which is vegetable based and actually is orange in color. Two motor boats are used to color the river emerald green. One boat dumps the powder and the other boat acts to stir it. The dye typically lasts four to five hours, but can last up to 24-48 hours.
Dyeing of the river has become a Chicago tradition and is dyed in coordination with the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade.
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Luck of the Irish
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, the luck of the Irish is flowing like the green-dyed Chicago River. I think luck plays an important role in romance, love, and all relationships. And on the fun side, most phrases with luck have a sexual suggestion or could at least be used to describe someone’s chance at getting sex.
The Intersection Of Jealousy and Envy
When someone is feeling jealous, they are often feeling envious as well (Psychology Today)
Jealousy and envy are often considered synonymous, but the words don’t truly mean the same thing.
“One might almost say that these two words are used as if they were interchangeable … The words are scarcely synonymous, however. Envymeans discontented longing for someone else’s advantages. Jealousy means unpleasant suspicion, or apprehension of rivalship.
—Theodore M. Bernstein, The Careful Writer, 1965There are three different ways in which jealous can be used. The most common is … where the meaning is “fearful of losing attention.” Another broad sense is “possessive” or “protective” … third usage is in the sense of “envious,” as of another person because of his or her belongings, abilities, or achievements.
—William and Mary Morris, Harper Dictionary of Contemporary Usage (2nd ed.), 1985Jealousy is properly restricted to contexts involving emotional rivalry; envy is used more broadly of resentful contemplation of a more fortunate person.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/jealous-vs-envious
—Bryan A. Garner, Garner’s Modern American Usage (3rd ed.), 2009″
Jealousy is a feeling of resentment, bitterness, or hostility toward someone who has something that you don’t.
Envy is a negative feeling of desire centered on someone who has something that you do not.
https://www.dictionary.com/e/jealousy-vs-envy/
The main difference between envy and jealousy is that envy is the emotion of coveting what someone else has, while jealousy is the emotion related to fear that something you have will be taken away by someone else.
Example: I envy her possessions or situation. I am jealous that you like her over me.
https://www.diffen.com/difference/Envy_vs_Jealousy
Envy is when we lack a desired attribute enjoyed by another, whereas jealousy is when something we have is threatened by a third person.
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Still Waters, Enjoy the Moment
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Erotic World Book Day
March 5, 2023
“Spice up your week with Erotic World Book Day, which happens on March 5th. Erotic literature, either fictional or non-fiction stories, is intended to arouse passionate, romantic, or sexual feelings in readers. And it has always existed! With the invention of printing in the 15th century, erotic literature was brought to a broader audience, thus leading to censorship. This genre covers a vast spectrum of scenarios and sexualities, from gay, straight, fantasy, sci-fi to real-life memoirs. Erotic World Book Day is the opportunity to show the wealth of erotic variety, while it has been overshadowed by Fifty Shades of Grey in recent years. In 2015, award-winning erotica authors Victoria Blisse and Emily Dubberly, who founded the women’s sex website Cliterati, took this opportunity to raise funds for a charity focused on sex education awareness.”
https://www.internationaldays.co/event/erotic-world-book-day/r/recANt7mAoUviwy6u
If you’re looking for a good Erotic Romance Book, check out of these below:
by Stella Grae
Jenna Craig is a 40-year-old freshly-minted “hot momma” looking for a little love in her post-divorce life. After a night out with her cougar tribe, she wonders whether she’s still got “it”—the double-takes from the college clowns at the bar quickly put her doubts to rest. Though she may be alone, she knows she’ll never be lonely.
Jenna’s newfound confidence is buoyed by some swim club eye candy: Travis the lifeguard. Hot trysts in the locker room leave her wondering if she might want something more. When her naughty, new boy toy introduces her to his friend, Collin, Jenna is engulfed with waves of emotion that she thought she might never feel again. With two younger men vying for her heart, will she choose the perfect guy for right now, or the man who could give her another shot at love?
The experienced Ms. Craig is certain of one thing: She better bring the confidence to pull off the choice of her desire.
by NC Ross
Join the Mile High club.
After she’s left dumped and homeless, flight attendant Lina can’t be bothered by love.
But when she meets her former high school nemesis on a flight she’s working, banter turns into something more.
It’s only one time, or so she thinks.
Lina doesn’t realize that this gorgeous secret royal is about to change her life, as he and his friend book a flight straight for her heart.
But Lina’s past experiences won’t release her, no matter how good these men make her feel.
Will she fly past all of the secrets, so she can live with the passion she deserves?
by Elle Arroyo
Zane is Anunnaki, one of the nine immortals subjugated to walk the earth for eternity while tasked with protecting humankind from the malice. He must bind himself to an heir before the demons secured within his vessel burst free. Except that Zane is not interested in the female chosen for him. Instead, his desire lies in the man he met five years ago and shared an innocent, heartfelt night with. Eric Diaz had left Zane wanting.
Before they force Zane to bind himself with the female, he seeks Eric and shares one night of passion, hoping to satisfy his hunger for the man. But it doesn’t work, and Zane does everything in his power to keep Eric by his side, even risking the human realm and unleashing hell on earth.
Book one: Miss Grey’s Shady Lover– In this erotic, tongue-in-cheek parody of a bestselling novel, Anya Grey enters service at Pretentious Hall in the eighteenth century. She meets brooding, dangerous, but strikingly handsome, Lord Libidinous who soon involves her in a sultry, sexual relationship to soothe his damaged soul. Prepare to laugh, and sigh, at their sexy, and explicitly steamy, antics. An historical twist on Fifty Shades of Grey.
by Layla Chase
He banished her from his heart once, he can do it again—but does he really want to?
Eight years ago, Miranda Dexter broke her engagement to dark and sexy Ramon Constantino and headed out to conquer the world. Now, she goes by Pearl as a location scout for a small film production company, which is proving to be a lonely job. On assignment, Pearl returns to her hometown of Hawksville, Texas to negotiate permission to film on her ex-fiancé’s ranch. But she doesn’t count on the spark of attraction for her old flame.
One look at the woman who jilted him tells Ramon that Miranda—Pearl?—is still in his blood. Before he’ll sign away his permission, he demands one night of passion. His intention is to tease and tantalize Pearl with erotic sensation, yet remain aloof. And if that doesn’t work…well, he banished her from his heart once, he can do it again. But does he really want to?
Addie Burton has a successful career as a photojournalist for an international travel magazine. When her new assignment in Canada brings her in contact with a friend from college she hasn’t seen in twelve years, the attraction is instantaneous. She’s ready to mix business with pleasure.
Knox Mallory is shocked to discover the photojournalist doing the magazine article on his company is a woman who had sparked his lust during his college days. Family circumstances had prevented him from acting on his desire, but he’s hoping to resurrect what might have been.
Can two weeks satisfy their Canadian cravings or will it lead to more?
by Mark Love
Jamie Richmond used to live a nice, quiet life. But last fall she witnessed the shooting of a police officer and figured out who did it. Then this winter saw her best friend targeted by a stalker and kidnapped. Yep, Jamie solved that one and came to the rescue. Now it’s summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. All she wants to do is write her novels and spend free time with Malone, the guy who has been by her side since all this craziness began. But that’s not likely to happen.
Jamie’s father was a very successful sculptor who tragically died more than twenty years ago when she was just a child. What she remembers about him is little more than bits and pieces. A storeroom filled with crates of his work is discovered in an old converted factory. This potential fortune in artwork has been waiting for her all these years.
Jamie recruits Malone and a few close friends to help her unpack the crates and bring her father’s gifts out to the light of day. News of this discovery leads to a robbery. Now Jamie is determined to figure out who is behind the crime.
When Gail’s husband, Matt, retires from the Navy, she looks forward to romantic interludes and long-postponed travels to rekindle the spark in their marriage. But Matt is fixated on finding a high-paid—and high-stress—civilian job. If only she could get him alone long enough to seduce him into listening to her concerns. Then she acquires a curious antique, a miniature house with the magical power to transport its owner into an enchanted space, the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Isolated there together, Gail and Matt have twenty-four hours to settle their differences.
American Tia Livingston has just signed a contract to belly dance at a five-star hotel in Zamalek, Cairo. If she survives insults from an arrogant singer, a night in prison, and her uncontrollable fantasies, she just might be able to make her dreams of performing the most beautiful dance form in the world become a reality. The sensational Mikeal Darwish may have millions of women falling at his feet, but the one he is crazy about glares at him as if scorpions hang from his ears. Mikeal has less than a week to help the gorgeous redhead discover the passion required to be an Egyptian Raks Sharki star. Can he keep his hands to himself and have Tia stage-ready in time?
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