http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=960&32=10357&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fkjonline.com Kennebec Journal Real Life en-us Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:28:09 GMT 2012-02-05T00:28:09Z en-us http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138719389&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fnew-dad-wants-some-of-wifes-attention_2012-02-04.html Last August, my wife and I welcomed twin boys into the world. They are beautiful, full of energy, and they actually sleep through the night. There is only one problem. Since they were born, our sex life has become nonexistent. We have talked about it, but it never seems to get any better (which would be us having any type of intimacy). She is not breastfeeding the boys, but she is pumping milk four to five times a day. She says that she doesn't feel like her body belongs to her and she can't bring herself to share it with me at this point. I am trying to be patient, but I am worried that the longer this drought lasts, the harder it will be for her to become intimate again. Am I being unreasonable? Is this just something all guys deal with? Does the fact that we have twins factor into the picture? What can I do to get us back in the sack? Help! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:28:09 GMT 8c8c3bfa5dd4b915c1ff3a6d92d1e6db Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-05T00:28:09Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138719374&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fkeep-distance-with-abusive-sister-in-law_2012-02-04.html Dear Annie: My husband's sister is impossible. "Anabel" is bitter, nasty, venal, snide and vicious. She can't wait two minutes before making a cruel remark. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:28:05 GMT ff95e981be735bf28efbd597206caac3 Morning Sentinel Staff 2012-02-05T00:28:05Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138536269&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fits-man-against-the-elements--in-the-grey_2012-02-01.html After reviewing some very fine, blue plate special Oscar worthy films: "Descendants,'" "The Help," " The Artist," I felt ravenous for a good cheeseburger with fries movie. I needed to see people run, things blown up, etc. So I walked into Joe Carnahan's ("A-Team") new epic "The Grey," expecting all of the above with extra onions. While I didn't get filet mignon, I was very surprised at what I was given. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:23:06 GMT 064590048cf91fb774c12fd6f18669ec Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-02-02T03:23:06Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138536264&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fgeorge-lopez-to-perform-at-jewett-hall-feb_-12_2012-02-01.html The Concerts at Jewett series will continue this month with a show at the Jewett Hall Auditorium on the University of Maine at Augusta campus at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. A pre-concert talk will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, visit concertsatjewett.com or call 621-3551. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:23:04 GMT e5be18a793f4d47b36f3e34faaa76c59 Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-02-02T03:23:04Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138536259&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fat-the-theater_2012-02-01.html A thought-provoking comedy speaks volumes about the most universal, mysterious and insane language of all: the language of love. George is a man devoted to the study of language who can't seem to find the right words to say to his wife. For everyone who has ever struggled with the language difference between men and women, this insightful and compassionate comedy explores the need to connect, the struggle to communicate, and the search to find the words for what lies in our hearts. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:23:02 GMT dabdc9db816d239a28a5473594f565f5 By Julia Cho 2012-02-02T03:23:02Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=136709668&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fthe-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-___-delivers_2012-01-04.html Let's get it out straight away. Noomi Rapace, the original Lisbeth Salander in the Swedish version of the tattooed lady, still haunts my dreams. She just had that purplish-black dark night of the soul patina that went right to the heart of the matter -- the matter being my personal heart. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:10:50 GMT 154afabfbf8f63b45597167fdb4aaecb Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-26T21:10:50Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138095203&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Farts-crawl-asia-night-promise-to-light-up-bates-college_2012-01-25.html LEWISTON -- Bates College presents its second annual Arts Crawl on Friday. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:22:09 GMT 460b2e719a9e8f6845e16f2325985154 Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-26T03:22:09Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=138095188&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fthe-artist_2012-01-25.html Love is sweeping the country. They're calling it "charming, vivacious, endearing, delightful, a sure fire hit." It's garnering nominations like roses in May. They're writing songs of love about "The Artist," that Gallic- infused, made-in-the- USA, singing, dancing, lyrical homage to the era of silent films. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:22:03 GMT c37b78cdfe39d69f594aa41dd0994166 Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-26T03:22:03Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=134799918&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fthe-way-___-a-walk-to-the-light_2011-11-30.html It is said that in the mountains of northwestern Spain, at the city of Santiago de Compostela, the remains of St. James the Apostle are enshrined under the altar of the city's great cathedral. It is to this place that thousands of pilgrims make a pilgrimage each year. The road to this holy place passes over the Pyrenees, through villages and hostels along difficult terrain and gorgeous countryside, and is no stroll on a quiet beach. It is on this road, on this pilgrimage, that director Emilio Estevez has placed his camera, his story and his father, actor Martin Sheen. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:40 GMT f64695eddf21b4d949e4c31063e7075f Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:06:40Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=133584198&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Ftake-shelter___-apocalypse-now_2011-11-09.html And so it came that long before the rains, Noah set forth to build a mighty ark. And it came to pass that the people mocked him, and even his family looked upon with a mixture of awe and suspicion. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:40 GMT 77a635a5ff852a4b2e0f0b6375c3ec70 Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:06:40Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=135219298&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fchristmas-events_2011-12-07.html Rangeley's Mountain Holly Days • Breakfast with Santa in Canaan • Holidays in Hallowell Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:39 GMT f288d7fde52ed5681e466da938ef306a Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:06:39Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=135631483&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fand_2011-12-14.html Someone go to Brando's grave. Make sure he's dead. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:39 GMT 87c79ef75bc68565723301537ff813ad Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:06:39Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=116371489&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fprogress-has-no-patiencethe-dreaming-treewww_thedreamingtree_co_uk_2011-02-16.html I have a new, U.K.-based band to rave about this week: The Dreaming Tree (made up of Chris Buckler -- vocals, Dan Jones -- guitar/vocals, Neil Ablard -- drums, Steve Barratt -- keyboards, and Neil Simpson -- bass guitar). Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:43 GMT ac933fd667903e33b8224767e99d5bc9 Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:04:43Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=116371499&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fbird-songheather-massewwwheathermasse_com_2011-02-16.html I found Heather Masse's "Bird Song" in my pile of padded mailers. The CD is her Red House solo debut, I found it delightful and winning. She's the newest member of The Wailin' Jennys and a frequent solo performer on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," both gigs have brought her alto voice to a world-wide audience for quite a few years now . Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:43 GMT 5cbb272ad424e64af12b2f84941464cf Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:04:43Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=130322908&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fpunk-rocker-john-doe-growing-older-and-happier_2011-09-21.html PHILADELPHIA -- John Doe has a couple of good things going. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:43 GMT 2f353a01953a674b4f243adeb8b59245 By Dan DeLuca 2012-01-19T12:04:43Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=130322873&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fdolphin-tale_2011-09-21.html Problem: The roaring success of last week's "Lion King" 3-D re-release underscored the scarcity of family-friendly films in the current marketplace. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:42 GMT 91bfcb75406c83588dd861a1a8764bc0 By Colin Covert 2012-01-19T12:04:42Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=125928193&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fburlap-to-cashmereburlap-to-cashmerewww_burlaptocashmere_com_2011-07-20.html Burlap to Cashmere is a Brooklyn-based trio (singer/guitarist/songwriter Steven Delopoulos, guitarist/singer/bassist/keyboardist/percussionist Johnny Philippidis, and drummer/percussionist Theodore Pagano) that performs modern folk-rock with a blend of Mediterranean and Greek rhythms, roots-y textures and gorgeous vocal harmonies (reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel a lot of the time). Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:42 GMT 366faf6b2fcef1b9661b10b55d63101c Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:04:42Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=130322918&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fits-not-dark-yet-but-taylor-lautner-is-ready-to-move-on-from-twilight_2011-09-21.html ORLANDO, Fla. -- If you've ever been to an opening night showing of a "Twilight" movie, you've heard the shrieks, the shouts. It's "ED-ward!" on one side and "JA-cob" on the other, a little taste of fan bedlam. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:41 GMT f77cbfed6501ca7a2e639d0895aa8076 By Roger Moore 2012-01-19T12:04:41Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=130322903&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fmoneyball-odd-couples-perfect-game_2011-09-21.html Like a cold beer under a bluebird sky; like a flawless line drive on a warm summer's day; like a long, languorous seventh-inning stretch -- "Moneyball" satisfies. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:04:41 GMT 1e9f0e08b826eaa4b8403dfb369c58b6 By Ann Hornaday 2012-01-19T12:04:41Z http://www.kjonline.com/r?19=961&43=607002&44=116371494&32=10357&7=646199&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kjonline.com%2Freallife%2Fbonnaroo-snags-eminem-arcade-fire-springfield_2011-02-16.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A reunited Buffalo Springfield will play its only festival date this year at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, joining Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, Lil Wayne, The Black Keys and Robert Plant in celebrating 10 years down on the farm. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:01:50 GMT a89c7adfd8e9847bb8d81f679d3a241b Kennebec Journal Staff 2012-01-19T12:01:50Z