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What a Modern Woman Wants and Seeks in a 21st Century Relationship – Part 2 of 3

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A brief exposé is presented in three parts. This is Part 2 of the series.
“Modern Women consider 21st Century Communiqués an art of Hi Touch and Hi Tech.
“If 21st Century Gentlemen are romantically interested, they plan another date. They don’t lead women on. Modern Women value the connection with interesting men. They appreciate when men are respectful of their time and want to stop dating if it’s not a good fit. They are resilient and can often be friends to meet for coffee in the future. They trust that 21st Century Gentlemen can do the same.” … read/see ~more~

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23RD AUGUST_Special day for the Bruce Family in Hawaii celebrating my Grand Cousin’s 105th Birthday

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On 23 August 2010, my Grand Cousin Phyllis Carr Bruce (my father John W. Bruce’s first cousin) turned 105 years young! She is doing quite well and still lives in her majestic home (since 1937) with her daughters, amidst a grove of beautiful trees at the foothills of an awe-inspiring volcano. When she was 99 (2004-2005), i stayed at her home and convalesced from a severe foot injury. She brought me tea, shared her sweet kitty, looked after me and watched late night television with me. Please read the following article on what she thought about turning 100! … read/see ~more~

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What a Modern Woman Wants and Seeks in a 21st Century Relationship – Part 1 of 3

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A brief exposé is presented in three parts. This is Part 1 of the series.
“Modern Women function under plain and simple truths when it comes to dating and relationships.
“Honestly, most women are attracted to men with a great personality over great looks. They often like and admire the funny and fun men more than handsome and debonair guys.
They like men with personality, confidence, courtesy and strength. They admire men who are leaders and decision-makers. They want men to have a positive attitude, engaging presence, enthusiastic disposition, and to be confident, but not domineering or arrogant.” … read/see ~more~

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Long Live the (Late Night) King: Johnny Carson’s Legacy Still Strong

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I am grateful to one of Johnny’s “Tonight Show” co-producers – Jim McCawley – who mentored me in the TV Hosting Biz from 1987-1989, and i was able to see the magic of the Tonight Show LIVE from behind the scenes, including watching the show with Robin Williams (from behind Camera 3) for which Jim won an Emmy. Unfortunately, Jim left us much too early when he passed away in 1997. … ~more~

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