To Love a Woman

rays of sunlight perch the cosmos

life becomes agitated motion

a unquenchable lust emerge

for a clandestine lover

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Delilah impetuous, unswerving

her chest swells with fervor

steady the seductress

time begins and ends with her courtship

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the bed fixed, my mind empty, love awaits

yet she intimidates, distress my aphrodisiac

a skillful, experienced lover

she devours mere mortal effortlessly

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blinded by her scent

I accept the invitation

like wind pitched aimlessly

devotedness erase all doubts of my inevitability

her sultry mist intoxicates and digest

my amorously organ

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as the fly

seduced by the ingenious

Venus fly trap

so am I, to my clandestine lover

my fluids, extracted painlessly

her ardor, matched only by Goddesses of ancient Greece

I welcome death again, to visit her…

---Robert Williams

Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled

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Recent study, diabetes and depression deadly mix

A higher rate exist when diabetes is combined with depression. These are the findings of a two year study done by the University of Washington.

The study findings came from 10,704 patients who had diabetes and depression and were on Medicare in Florida.

Those patients were 36 to 38 percent more likely to die from any cause, not just from diabetes-related complications.

Lead author Dr. Wayne Katon, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at (UW), noted that previous research indicates that depression and diabetes is a potentially lethal mix among young to middle-aged patients.

Depression worsens chronic diseases such as diabetes, because individuals who suffer from it are prone not to care for themselves properly. e.g. Smoking, poor diet, over-eating.

Depression is also associated with nervous system and endocrine system problems, and with inflammatory markers.

Suicides at Fort Campbell, Highest in Nation

The suicide rate at Fort Campbell, Kentucky is the highest among all Army bases. This news comes as no surprise to the military personal faced with these recent statistics.

"If you don't remember anything else I say in the next five or 10 minutes, remember this -- suicidal behavior in the 101st on Fort Campbell is bad." Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend

One army soldier committed suicide every week from January to Mid-March at the base, the Army created a suicide prevention program to combat what could be considered an epidemic.

Up to 15% of those who are clinically depressed die by suicide. In the Army. Men and women are trained not to accept feeling of ineptness, low-self esteem or defeat in the military.

How do one talk about feelings without fears of rejection by their comrades?

***Townsend said. "Screaming Eagles don't quit. No matter how bad your problem seems today, trust me, it's not the end of the world. It will be better tomorrow. Don't take away your tomorrow." He urged anyone feeling hopeless or suicidal to "tell somebody."

This is the best speech he could give. Its also the first time I have heard a proclamation concerning depression, that suggest depression is real and can be cured in the Armed Forces.

Risk factors for suicide include:

• One or more diagnosable mental (e.g., major depression) or substance abuse disorders
• Impulsively
• Adverse life events
• Family history of mental or substance abuse disorder
• Family history of suicide
• Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
• Prior suicide attempt
• Firearm in the home
• Incarceration
• Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others, including family, peers, or in the news or fiction stories
• The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in adults are depression, alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and separation or divorce.
• The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in youth are depression, alcohol or other drug use disorder, and aggressive or disruptive behaviors.

***How to help someone with suicidal thoughts?

• Take all suicide talk serious, do not believe since they're talking about it, they will to commit suicide.
• Help that person seek a mental health evaluation and treatment immediately.
• Inform them how suicide can be prevented and they can recover from it with treatment.

If you know someone considering suicide.

Call the Suicide Hotline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

10 Proven Steps to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Stress and anxiety are indicators that we are not handling situations to well. Whether it is our boss, or not finding our dream job, mental anguish can deteriorate a body's immune system.

Stress can easily be disregarded, although symptoms may be quite visible.

Our crowed lives have convince some us, that stress anxiety comes with the territory. A laundry list of illnesses can be attributes to stress.

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Effects of Stress, Mayo Clinic

On your body... Headache Back pain Chest pain Heart disease Heart palpitations High blood pressure Decreased immunity Stomach upset Sleep problems

On your thoughts... Anxiety Restlessness Worrying Irritability Depression Sadness Anger Feeling insecure Lack of focus Burnout Forgetfulness

On your behavior… Overeating Undereating Angry outbursts Drug or alcohol abuse Increased smoking Social withdrawal Crying spells Relationship conflicts

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The recognition and reduction of stress can lead to a more fulfilling life for you. It can add years to your life and replace chronic pain with a stress-free mind.

10 steps to reduce stress

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(1) Create a sense of quiet, stillness, and peace.

(2) Reduce competitiveness

(3) Tackle things while small

(4) Release your true nature

(5) Get a Hobby

(6) Keep a Journal and write frequently

(7) Practice relaxation techniques, e.g yoga, tai chi

(8) Avoid arguments

(9) Don't fret the small things

(10) Stay above the negatives

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I have never suffered from diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure or heart disease to date. Hopefully by dealing with stress in a healthy manner my physical health will continue to prosper.

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Please consider--

What are some of your techniques to handle stressful situations?

Are you a person that don't handle stress well?