Human history, however, refutes their basic assumption.
It is true that mankind has never experienced real equality, wherein members of a given society all have the same social status. But “progress” has always meant equalization. “Equal” is a social term and means having the same social status.
The progress of human society has always been [...]
Unification and Equalization of Mankind
We Decide Our Responses
It is only human to become critical of others when we suffer from our own shortcomings. Then we become interested in the faults of others. Ordinarily our natural social interest enables us to see and enjoy the good qualities in our fellow men. Everyone has virtues, just as everyone has faults. Whether we emphasize his [...]
A Nice Introduction for the Maid of Honor
After the Best Man’s speech, some Maids of Honor give a speech. She may not, however, want to speak after you dazzle the crowd. If she does have the chutzpah, the least you can do is give her a nice introduction. This will cement the crowd’s understanding that you’re the MC, this is your little [...]
The Best Man Rehearsal Speech
Sometimes you’ll be asked to say a few words at the rehearsal dinner. It can be obvious when a Best Man isn’t prepared to speak twice, so be sure you know what you’d say if asked to avoid repeating yourself. Now, don’t go looking in your contract and claim that you never agreed to more [...]
The Reception
All right, you’re almost there. You’ve done a great job up to this point. Now you just need to bring it home with a solid Best Man speech and a few graceful dances. But all your good work has only been a warm-up for the wedding reception, so don’t lose focus now. In this chapter, [...]
Some Pitfalls to be avoided in Therapy
Anyone doing marital therapy is in a position to make a bad situation worse. The following observations may be useful both to those who plan to seek marital counseling and to the counselors themselves.
Even the best therapist, with the most adequate training, is bound to have bad days and is certain to do better [...]
Clarity for Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring
Clarity refers to how free the diamond is of blemishes and inclusions when viewed with your own eyes and when viewed under lOX magnification. Blemishes are imperfections on the outside of the diamond, for example: pits, chips, nicks, scratches. Inclusions are inside the diamond: carbon, fractures, and breaks. The following scale is the GIA (Gemological [...]
Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Fakes
Many customers ask me how they can be assured that what they are purchasing is really a diamond. Don’t worry. Unless you are buying it from someone off the street this shouldn’t be a concern. As long as you follow my J.Q.S. you will have no problems.
Cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant that looks [...]
Extreme Outdoor Bachelor Fun
This option isn’t for the testosterone-challenged. How about a white water rafting or kayaking half-day or full-day class/tour for the group? These can be organized with a guide who gives instructions-and who can save your butt when you take a bath.
Personally, I like the idea of organizing a rock-climbing class. If your group is [...]
The Rehearsal
The first part of the rehearsal dinner night will probably begin at the site of the actual wedding ceremony. This will likely be the first time all the players are in the same place. This is an important time for the Bride and Groom because it gives them a chance to see how the people [...]