The_Kansan Forum Posts (3,395)

RE: Funny Cat....

Cat lover, here. Thanks for the smiles! (And the chuckles and the belly laughs and the outright rolling guffaws!)

RE: I still haven't figured out the capital of Europe?

Wanna' know a secret? I looked it up after I mistakenly corrected you because it didn't look right to me, but by that time you'd already replied and I didn't wanna' jinx either of us.

I'll shut up now, please carry on, Sir.

RE: I still haven't figured out the capital of Europe?

Happy to be of service, SF!

Not being native European, I guess I have to disqualify myself from trying to answer the intended question...

RE: I still haven't figured out the capital of Europe?

Oh, in that case it's $1.73, Euro!

RE: I still haven't figured out the capital of Europe?

"I still haven't figured out the capital of Europe?"

$1.83


Or did you mean capitol?

RE: I have some wonder news to share!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! You can thanks us later.

RE: please won't you SAY SOMETHING?!

It occurred to me that us men want the same thing from women that we want from our underwear; a little bit of support and a little bit of freedom...

RE: Say Something...No Names Needed...part Gazillion

Why is it called 'after dark' when it really is 'after light'?

RE: Say Something...No Names Needed...part Gazillion

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

Living Proof...

One last big thank you for all the kind words. Rest assured you may expect to see a similar thread in another 364 days.

RE: Are women the barometer of our culture?

No thanks needed, SF, but you're quite welcome nonetheless.

RE: Are women the barometer of our culture?

I would guess it would depend upon how/where one was raised. Speaking only from my own experience, it would seem that men can be both moral and strong as well as gentle and kind without sacrificing anything. It's a matter of what's inside a man's makeup that determines how and/or if he will bend to external forces. i,e, the "demands of a woman."

By the same token, I'm more inclined to believe that when a woman's morals go downhill, she is less likely to retain power.

Again, all this is JMHO and is based solely upon my own experience with two strong and gentle and highly moral parents and the examples they set for their sons. I guess it has been inherent that my morals are my own and remain so no matter the circumstances.

Living Proof...

Thanks again, everyone! We're just back from a good meal at a great little restaurant that Jackson's family has been going to since she was a young girl.

Took the long way home and drove down some lovely winding country roads that are so reminiscent of our lives together: Uphill and down, virtually never a flat spot and even more beautiful for each curve we come around that leads us closer to home.

For Jackson:

Living Proof...

Oh, and it's no scam - Just 3 1/2 years of the most amazing life a man could ever be lucky enough to experience.

Dreams do come true and I've been blessed by an earthbound angel to prove it.

She makes my heart smile!

Living Proof...

Thanks Kiddo(s) Us too what you said!

Living Proof...

Ever wondered if sites like this work? Well, I can't speak for all the rest, but this one certainly does.

A little over 3 1/2 years ago, I started corresponding with a lovely southern lady here on CS called "Jackson." After a week, the notes turned to phone calls and, after a month, the calls turned to visits. It only took two visits to know that I'd never be happy until I exchanged the high plains of Western Kansas for the hills of East Tennessee.

Three years ago today we exchanged the vows that solidified our love and commitment to each other and gave proof to fairy tale romances.

She is everything to me and I thank God and CS every day of my life for bringing us together.

CS works and fairy tales and miracles do indeed happen... We're living proof!

RE: The official "Bash the USA" thread.

What're you talking about? Obama's only been president for a little over a year and half!

RE: The official "Bash the USA" thread.

Apology accepted, John! Nice of you to finally man-up and admit it!

RE: What's the worst song lyrics you've ever heard

Alabama - "She broke my heart, so then I broke her jaw..."

RE: Favourite Quotes

"For every great quote by a famous person, something equally profound was uttered by some poor schmuck who simply didn't get the press." ~ The Kansan

RE: Being Late....

Never late, always early. My best friend says that if you want me there Wednesday afternoon, tell me that I'm supposed to be there Thursday morning.

RE: if you knew BajanBlue

A dear friend and kindred spirit... She is missed...

RE: ?f you had all the money in the world what would you do?

First off, I hope that I am never in that situation. I don't even want to be 'filthy rich' or even 'moderately well off' because I'm sure that I'd end up giving most of it away and I'd just soon not be faced with the decision of who to give it to.

I know from my own experience that money cannot buy happiness. I also know that as long as I am able to work an honest day for an honest wage I will always have enough no matter what life throws at me. I've lived in homes that would qualify as mansions and I've lived in a one room shack and found that true wealth isn't about how much have so much as how little you need.

I'll let the world keep its money, I'm already as rich as I need to be.

RE: TENNESSEEJUDY and WONDERWORKER

Couldn't have happened to two nicer folks...

...When I moved to East Tennessee a little over three years ago, it was because I took a chance and dared to dream that I had indeed finally found the other half of my soul. It never occurred to me that I would also find a brother. But after much introspection and review I now realize that it was inevitable - kinsmen will always recognize each other and eventually come together again no matter how many battles they've fought or how many lifetimes have separated them. And they will find a shelter of sorts in their comradeship.

The truly lucky ones will also find shelter in a different place. The following song is dedicated to four such individuals who make up two inexplicably and irretrievably intertwined success stories on this wonderful site.

Here's to you'uns and us'un! (But mostly you'uns!)

RE: Something is happening in Tennessee

I was indeed supposed to be, but I don't own a tractor and had been informed that things weren't ready. As to the other - Much as I enjoy catching your fish with my Blue Fox spinners, being terminally broke, I was hoping to combine trips to cut down on expenses.

RE: Something is happening in Tennessee

I've never had
A face you'd notice
The world never took
Much notice of me
I've never been
Good at conversation,
I was too busy tripping on
My own feet

I've never had
Grand illusions
Love was always
For someone else,
But in world
Of so few surprises
There's still a few
Surprises left...

Ain't it amazing
That miracles happen
Ain't it amazing
You can still find your dreams
Ain't it amazing
That it all comes true
When someone like you
Can happen to someone like me?

So hold me now
Warm beside you.
Let me stay
Forever near
Sometimes I think
I'm only dreaming
hen I wake up
And you're still here...

Ain't it amazing
That miracles happen
Ain't it amazing
You can still find your dreams
Ain't it amazing
That it all comes true
When someone like you
Can happen to someone like me?

Don Williams ~ "Ain't it Amazing"

RE: Something is happening in Tennessee

This one is pretty special, too. What an amazing song... pretty much says it all.

RE: Something is happening in Tennessee

Indeed! The past three have been that way for me. Almost as though I hadn't known how to live or notice or feel prior to that.

What follows is the song I wrote for the one responsible for making me feel that way:

Jackie’s Song
(You Make the Miles Sing For Me…)

You make the miles sing for me;
You put a song right in my soul.
And I don’t ever want to leave,
Even when I’ve got to go.

And when I’m on the road,
I just can’t wait to get back home again.
Back into the arms
Of my dearest, sweetest friend –

You make the miles sing to me.
You put a big smile on my face
And I don’t ever want to fall
From your tender, loving grace.

And I can’t explain how it is you do
The things, to me, you do,
But you know that I love it
‘Cause it’s part of loving you!

And you’re always in my dreams
When I go to bed each night.
And you’re the first thing on my mind
In the early morning light.

My life was so empty
Until you came along
And worked your magic on me
And filled my heart with song;

You make the miles sing for me;
We’d been alone too long,
Ah, but then we found each other
Now we’re right where we belong.

And I just can’t live without you
Forever in my life,
To love me through the good times
And the sorrows and the strife.

And your heart sang to me
On the day we said I do
And I’ll never get lonely
Just as long I have you.

And though the miles might come between us
We’ll never really be far apart,
Just as long as we’re next to
Each other in our hearts.

And from the first time that I saw you,
Somehow I always knew.
That no matter where you are,
A part of me would be there too!

When I looked into your eyes,
I thought I'd be around a while.
But then I kissed your lips and found
Forever in your smile

And if you ever wonder
What your sweet love does to me
Well honey, I’ll just tell you -
…You make the miles sing for me…

(c) Don McCrary January, 2007

RE: Nature

"This then is the true measure of love: When we believe that we alone can love, that no one has ever loved this way before us and no one will ever love this way again after us."

I have forgotten the originator of the above quote (although it flows like Emerson). The main point is that it is entirely, spectacularly true.

RE: Nature

"Only two phrases are really needed in any language: 'I am hungry' and 'I love you.' Of these, the latter is the most important for if you tell a woman you love her, she will surely feed you." ~ Louis L'Amour