What Women Want - Hugs
Dr. Marc Hollender, from Vanderbilt University, in 1981 for Family Weekly, talked about women wanting a non-sexual hug. The safety, comfort and love women receive sends them--not a direct quote. So then fast forward to Youtube.com and Free Hugs, which is more or less a campaign. It started out to help a man recover after his grandmother died. He was, to put it mildly, bummed out. So he makes a manly sign that spells out Free Hugs and goes to a public place, and his first hug is from a short granny type woman with a head scarf, who caresses his face, and he gets on his knees so she can hug him because he is tall, and it doesn't last long enough.
Excuses For When Your Business Card Holder Turns Up in the Most Unlikely Places
This society's penchant for personal branding and individuality has lead to complications. When you do not want to be identified, you will be and when you desire anonymity, you will gain notoriety. Unlike clothes, you cannot disown a personalized business card holder with business cards in it! So what happens when your business card holder is found in these places and everybody you know teases and confronts you about it? Sleazy Motels Sometimes, but hopefully not often, you will stay in a roadside motel with a reputation for being a lovers' nest, a prostitutes' haven, and a brothel front.
The Short n Sweet Tale of Caricatures
The inception of caricature drawing as an art took place long back in history. Surviving the trysts of time, this art has captured the attention of millions. In fact, one can trace the origin of this art in the some of the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci-the genius who loved portraying people with deformities. However, caricature can also be said to have emerged through the satires of the late fifteenth century. Though political in nature, these satires struck instant popularity with the people. The following years witnessed the growth of periodicals by some of the well-known writers of the time.
The Laughter Factor - A Message From the Street
The day was miserably hot, 104 degrees in the shade with an unbearable 90% humidity. My car strained to keep the air-conditioner going in the stop-and-go traffic that was 98% stop. It was the kind of day when road rage begins to seem rational. Trapped at a busy intersection in Dallas, I hoped the too-quick light that allowed only a single car to squeeze into the main artery every time it changed to green would miraculously allow six or seven cars to go. No such luck! I sat and watched the engine temperature gauge rise. My tension rose as well. Could I get onto the freeway before the engine exploded?
You Know You Are Truly Retired When the Only Thing on Your to Do List Is - Hang Up the Bird Feeder
One of the favorite pastimes of retired folks is to go bird watching, of course if you are fortunate enough to live in an area where bird congregate then it might be wise to get them to come to you instead. I retired early and enjoy the local wildlife here and relaxing a bit. Okay so I am retired and still I keep a things to do list up to remind me of pressing matters that I must tend too. But the other day, I had only one item on my; To Do List! Hang up the new bird feeder. Well, in all seriousness, it was not actually only one bird feeder, you see I went to the Super Wal-Mart and purchased several different versions, 2-Humming Bird Feeders with nectar, 2-Plastic Houses that hold bird seed.
Things You Need to Be a Celebrity!
A great publicist! As simple as all that? I can almost hear your incredulous tone! Let's face it, the world of celebrities is all about the best marketing and 'placement of product'. Surely no sane person truly believes that many of the Hollywood 'greats' got where they are on sheer talent alone! After-all, is Paris Hilton the ubiquitous Goddess of High-style because of her innate God-given abilities? Yep, you bet she is! Here is an indispensable list of 'must-haves' in order to make it big! Besides having the top-line publicist, you should also possess (in no particular order of gloss mind you): (a) Fabulous genes so that your stunning (make-up enhanced) beauty will dazzle 'em!
No More Prostate Exams If You Are Over 75
I have several things to look forward to as I undergo the natural aging process. At 55 I will start receiving discounts on my coffee at McDonalds. At 67 I MAY be able to start receiving my full amount of Social Security. And now at 75 I will not have to worry about another doctor delving into, how shall I say it, my darker regions. The recommendation which was made by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force states that there is little to no good that can be done by performing prostate screenings at that age. In fact the report states that it could do more harm than good if you decide to treat for prostate cancer.
Kids in America In Libraries
There are a lot of places that are not suitable for kids: torture chambers, bottomless pits, McDonald's, etc. I would like to add one more to this list -- the library. Now, I can already anticipate the reaction to this: "But how can you ban kids from the library? That's not fair. I am going to murder you with a knife." And I understand that reaction, but I am not stating that I want to ban kids from libraries; more so, I don't want to see them in libraries. It's a simple request, really... Kids under the age of ten are ideal targets for the children's section of a library. Almost all libraries have these so that kids can sit on much more comfortable chairs than what everyone else is sitting on, read much more colorful books and -- if too engrossed in those books to get up -- pass up on the bathroom for another, more convenient option.
It s Tough Being an Active Hero
On my back passenger window I have a sticker from the FOP, Fraternal Order of Police, indicating that I am an active supporter -- or, at least I was in 2004. This basically means that someone from the FOP called me while I was watching TV one day and I pledged to donate five dollars in order to get the person off of the phone. If that is not support, I am not sure what is. So, after making my promise, I received a bill in the mail along with the sticker that I was supposed to put on my car so that people who walk by it know that I am a sucker, I mean, supporter. Over the years I have felt a special connection to other cars with FOP stickers, especially stickers from 2004.
Reincarnation - People Are Animals, Too
I have a theory. It's unsubstantiated, but what theory isn't? It has to do with animals - cats, dogs and birds - your garden variety house pet. Although it's become more apparent those animals of the wild kingdom variety fall into this spectrum also. Okay. Are you ready? I have concluded that animals are the product of reincarnation. Let's face it. How many times have we looked at a cat or dog lounging in the sun, just as relaxed as can be, and said to ourselves, "Now that's the life. I wish I was sleeping in a nice, warm spot, instead of mowing this grass as the sweat pours into my eyes and blind me to the point that I run the mower over the daffodils it took me three years to finally get to bloom?