She's A Brick S... House

She's A Brick S... House

When I lived in Philadelphia a million years ago I had an older Italian Cleaner named Alfredo. Alfredo was a slander handsome man about five feet in height. His wife, Isabella, was the size of A Brick S... House. They looked like an unbelievable mismatch to me, but they loved each other. They worked together at the Cleaner and I would sometimes see them affectionately touching and kissing each other.

Seeing them together taught me something about love. I realized that true love has nothing to do with the person's facade. A man might say: "I'm not sexually attracted to a woman built like A Brick S... House." A woman might say: "I'm not sexually attracted to a short balding guy." I say that until you've had sex with A Brick S... House or a little person, you might not know what you're missing.

Many of the most loving people in this world are not shaped like a man or woman going down a runway. What if you madly fall in love and marry a male or female model and a few years later that person becomes the physical opposite of the person you married - do you stop loving them? If so, than I say you never loved the person - you fell in love with their body.

My suggestion is that you put a person's physical attributes aside and have sex with someone you find interesting and has eyes that say: "I'm a sexual person." You just might have the best sex of your life and/or come to fall in love with this person's qualities which far outweigh the fact that:

She's A Brick S... House

Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

I read today in the LA Times about solutions to reduce traffic congestion. Some of them seem stupid to me. Some of them have possibilities. I'm one of the few lucky ones who are retired and don't have to deal with the horrors of trying to get to and from work in traffic.

Most people aren't aware that if someone going at freeway speeds presses on the brake, traffic stops fifteen miles back. Therefore, one solution the article didn't mention was autonomous cars.

If everyone had a car with autonomous software, the car would make sure it stayed with traffic at the speed limit. The cars wouldn't be stopping and starting, going too fast for the traffic flow, cutting in and out of lanes just to get a few feet closer to their destination, driving too slow because you're a lousy driver and you know it, and driving too slow because you don't know where the hell you're going and where to get off. 

I know its years away for everyone to have autonomous software built into your car (old or new). However, everything stated in the LA Times article (like building tunnels, intelligent traffic lights, buses that lift up high so cars can run under them, etc.) will take at least as long if not longer and cost more money. 

My friend suggested that like the left diamond lane requiring two people or more, and has a fine of $172 if you don't have two people or more, we should create a right lane for lousy drivers, anyone with blue hair, anyone who is afraid to go faster than forty miles per hour, and/or anyone driving an old car that's blowing major smoke out of the tailpipe. That person/car should be fined $202 if they don't drive in the far right lane.

BTW, I always wondered how the hell did they came up with the extra $2. It reminds me of a very old joke. Sadie tells her friend she went out last night and prostituted herself. Her amazed friend asked her how much did she make. Sadie said $102. The friend asked why the $2? Sadie said because everyone gave me $2.

Sooo, if you're mad as hell and can't take the traffic any more, rally the government to make autonomous cars mandatory by 2020. If that doesn't work, find a way to be happy while you're in:

Traffic Jam Hell

Everything Can Change In A New York Minute

Everything Can Change In A New York Minute

Do you believe there are no guarantees in life? I hope you do because it doesn't matter if you're old or young Everything Can Change In A New York Minute. 

It doesn't matter if it's your health situation, financial situation, living situation, marriage situation, family situation, or friend situation. What does matter is believing that Everything Can Change In A New York Minute.

I live in an earthquake zone. Some live in a storm zone. In A New York Minute I could lose my house. In A New York Minute I could get a major illness. In A New York Minute I could lose my net worth (I lost most of my money twice from two divorces). 

WOW, those are the most negative things I've written in all my blogs. Because I believe strongly that positive energy begets positive energy, I suggest you accept the fact that Everything Can Change In A New York Minute.

My point is that if you accept that realization, then you can start putting things in place to protect your happiness. I have earthquake insurance. I have very conservative financial investments. I work out and mostly eat healthy. Even though I do all those things, I also believe Everything Can Change In A New York Minute.

Sooo, let's get down to the real answer - you can live a happy life even if the worst happens. That's right, even if you get the big "C", you can choose to accept your situation and make the best of the life you have left. Please believe that being miserable about your cancer will not serve you and probable make the cancer kill you sooner.

You can lose your house or most of your money and still be better off than many people in other countries. You can lose your house or most of your money and still be better off than many people here in America or Europe. Remember the words I've said many times in my blogs "all you need in life is food to eat, air to breathe and shelter - everything else is cosmetic." 

You can lose your marriage or a best friend and still find a way to create a happy life for yourself. If you truly believe in yourself and know that you trust yourself enough to find a way to happiness, then you can live a happy life knowing:

Everything Can Change In A New York Minute

Ain't It Good To Know You've Got A Friend

Ain't It Good To Know You've Got A Friend

"You've Got A Friend" 

Sung By James Taylor

Written By Carol King

Sometimes a song says exactly how you feel about life. This song says exactly how I feel about friendship. If you've never heard it, download it today and enjoy the music and the words.

"When you're down and troubled

And you need a helping hand

And nothing, whoa nothing is going right

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest nights

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I'll come running, oh yeah baby

To see you again

Winter, spring, summer, or fall

All you have to do is call

And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

You've got a friend

If the sky above you

Should turn dark and full of clouds

And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together and call my name out loud

And soon I will be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name and you know where ever I am

I'll come running to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you got to do is call

And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?

People can be so cold

They'll hurt you and desert you

Well they'll take your soul if you let them

Oh yeah, but don't you let them

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am

I'll come running to see you again

Oh babe, don't you know that

Winter spring summer or fall

Hey now, all you've got to do is call

Lord, I'll be there, yes I will

You've got a friend

You've got a friend

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

You've got a friend"

Songwriters: KING, CAROLE

You've Got A Friend lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

I'm very fortunate that I have a few friends like that. My best friend is my wife who I know if I called her name she would be there. 

I feel sad for anybody who doesn't have at least one of them. If so, take a step back and consider that maybe you are the reason you don't have such a friend.

If that's the case, think about how you can change yourself to justify having friends that will be there for you. Maybe, just maybe YOU need to become a better friend.

If you do have friends like that then take a step back and relish into the thought:

 

Ain't It Good To Know You've Got A Friend

You're Kiss Is On My List

You're Kiss Is On My List

I like kissing. I've liked kissing since I've been young. We called it making out in those days. Today it's called hooking-up which goes beyond kissing straight to intercourse. My mother liked kissing and she kissed me as a show of love for me. Her Kiss Is On My List.

Also on my list is kissing my wife. Kissing feels great, but it's even better when it's with someone you love. I like kissing my dog and love when she kisses me back. Zita's Kiss Is On My List.

Sooo, I wonder what does kissing mean and what was its origin?

"Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, romance, sexual attraction, sexual activity, sexual arousal, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, peace and good luck, among many others. In some situations, a kiss is a ritual, formal or symbolic gesture indicating devotion, respect, or sacrament. The word came from Old English cyssan (“to kiss”), in turn from coss (“a kiss”)."

There is so much written on the origin of kissing I'm going attempt to summarize:

"Anthropologists are divided into two schools on the origins of kissing, one believing that it is instinctual and intuitive and the other that it evolved from what is known as kiss feeding, a process used by mothers to feed their infants by passing chewed food to their babies' mouths.

The earliest reference to kissing-like behavior comes from the Vedas, Sanskrit scriptures that informed Hinduism,^[3] Buddhism and the Jain religion, around 3,500 years ago, according to Vaughn Bryant, an anthropologist at Texas A&M University who specializes in the history of the kiss.

The Romans helped to spread the habit to most of Europe and north Africa.The Romans were passionate about kissing and talked about several types of kissing. Kissing the hand or cheek was called an osculum. Kissing on the lips with mouth closed was called a basium, which was used between relatives. A kiss of passion was called a suavium.

Kissing was not always an indication of eros, or love, but also could show respect and rank as it was used in Medieval Europe."

That's probably everything you didn't give a shit to know about kissing. However, think about the best kissers in your life. Oh Yea, there are great kissers and not so great kissers. You don't have to love them. They could even be just a one night stand. But, Oh that Kiss Is Definitely On Your List.

Some say that we kiss less when we get older. I'm calling bullshit! If you're kissing less then you're taking away some of the happiest moments of your life. Never stop kissing your kids and grandkids. Never stop kissing your mother and father (if they are still alive). Never stop kissing that guy or girl in your current life even if it might never lead to anything else.

Kissing feels good. Getting kissed feels even better. Having a best kisser's list makes you feel warm all over just by looking at the list and remembering how it felt at the time. Sooo, start today:

You're Kiss Is On My List

Social Media

Social Media

Are you addicted to Social Media? How many Social Media outlets are you a member? Do you believe everything you read on Social Media? Do you respond to people's posts? How many times a day do you go to your Social Media APP? 

I'm not addicted to Social Media, but I do check my Facebook at least twice a day. I even post my blogs on Facebook. When someone writes something really good or something really outrages, I do respond. Most of those come from discussions about TRUMP. Some of the things dye-hard TRUMP people say are so outrages that I have to respond. I love it when I get a response (good or bad) from Social Media about my blogs. 

I know parents are concerned about their children using Social Media. This is the world we live in. The cat is out of the bag and anything parents do will not put the cat back. Taking away their computers, phones, tablets, etc. will not work. A much better approach is to explain to your kids the pros and cons of Social Media. Let them know how to use it to their benefit. Let them know how to react to negative posts. Let them know the benefits of talking to people face to face instead of through Social Media.

People for the most part are social animals. We have been inventing new ways to communicate to each other since we were primates. The biggest change that Social Media has brought about is the ability to communicate to anyone and everyone no matter if you know them or where they are located. Again, that cat is out of the bag and is not going back in. Love it or hate it - it is what it is and it's only going to get easier and easier to communicate in words, pictures, video and someday holograms. 

I love technology. I embrace technology. It has always made my life better. It has allowed me to do things I never dreamed I would be able to do as a young person. It gives me hope in a more positive future. Being addicted to anything is not a positive way to run your life. That includes Social Media. However, you have control of your life. You have control of the way you run your life. 

You Are In Control Of How You Choose To Use Social Media. Make It A Positive In Your Life.

Valentine Day

Happy Valentine Day

I was looking up the history of Valentine Day and found everything from weak facts to rumors. Some say it started in Roman times with the execution of Saint Valentine who married Roman couples even though it was against Roman law (the Romans thought single men made better military men). 

That's all well and good, however during my research this caught my eye:

*  One in two people will celebrate Valentine Day this year

*  Twenty Billion (yes that's right - billion) dollars will be spent on Valentine Day gifts this year

*  Almost five billion dollars will be spent on jewelry

* The average amount spent per person will be $150 this year

*  Twenty five to thirty four year old people spend the most

*  Valentine Day is second to only to Christmas in spending money


That's a shit load of money just to tell someone you truly love them or just trying to get them in bed (that's always been my motivation). 

The card companies, candy companies, jewelry companies, etc. love these holidays. What's more important is the economy needs these holidays. For that reason, I'm in favor of Valentine Day. For reasons just to tell someone you love them, I'm not in favor of Valentine Day.

Loving someone should be an everyday thing. Having to shell out billions just to say something you should be saying the entire year is nuts. What if I tell you I love you every day, but don't give you anything on Valentine Day? Do I no longer love you? Wouldn't I love you more if I invested that money in our future?

Only you can answer those questions, however just to be sure, I got my wife three Valentine Day cards - Two from me and one from the dog. Can you imagine I actually spent my hard earned money on a card from the DOG? 

To all the ones I love:

Happy Valentine Day