TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP. I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS, I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED - THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE, BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION, THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION. SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR, AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE. GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES, PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND, 'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND. I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY, WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE. BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES.... HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.
MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY, MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP. MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP. MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS. MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE, MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!
Genuine means being real, the real thing. The term charisma has two senses: 1) compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, 2) a divinely conferred power or talent. I might have people that like me, and I might get along with a lot of people, but I think of myself as charismatic, by either definition. I've known three young ladies in my life that were so bubbling over with joy that everyone wanted to be around them. Those women would be the perfect definition of charismatic.
Now, hold on, there! Whatever happened to respect for women? She is pretty, not ugly. She obviously likes her independence. We all grow older as we age. What do cats have to do with this? I suspect she's having lots of fun on here.
I've seen several references to "Indie women" lately, and I have a feeling that I don't what term means. When I first heard the term, I thought it was some reference to auto racing. Now, I'm not so sure.
Very good questions. An independent woman can seem overwhelming to some men. A woman might appear too independent if she's always going out with her friends all the time, or working long hours, leaving no time to get to know her. A woman who's on the go all the time wouldn't be attractive to me at all. I would wonder if she would ever have time for us as a couple. Yes, a woman should have her own interests, just like her partner should. They don't need to spend all their time together. A woman who is highly independent can easily give off the impression that she needs no one, which some men might find a turnoff. Indeed, plenty of women on CS have made it very clear that they don't need a man at all, yet CS ladies say they can't find anyone so they give up and just enjoy the features on here. There needs to be a balance between independence vs. being needed. I'm very much a giver, but an independent woman might not appreciate a giver personality.
I remember a romantic comedy, where the woman was about to leave on a bus. No words the man said made any difference until he said, "I need you, Gwen", then she fell into his arms.
My family has always been a very private family. If I had cancer, I would tend to keep it to myself and not tell anyone, especially those outside my church. If I felt the need, I might put in a prayer request at my church's online system. Otherwise, no one would ever know I had cancer. That's a reflection of my personality and my nature. I've always hated being a burden to anyone.
I eat - therfore, I am. Each weekday, I make two round trip bike trips to the school, one to take my kid's bike to school (I then have to walk home), and the other to bring my bike to the school to meet my kid and go home. That's 24.2 miles a week. Then on Fridays and Saturdays, I lead my walking group on a 2-mile walk, so another 4 miles per week. In addition, since I have no car, all errands have to be done by walking or biking. The nearest store is 1/2 mile away, and there's no bus where I live. So a trip to the store is 1 to 1.625 miles round trip, depending on whether I can take the main drag (dependent on traffic), or whether I have to go through subdivisions to get to the store. My doctor is way out in Covington, which means I have to bike 10.8 miles round trip for that. Any other questions, Margo?
My last ex and I have a very unique approach. She absolutely refused to ask for or accept any child support. And, with the income I have, I couldn't afford it anyway. Her lawyer had it set at $389 just to satisfy the judge, even though she did not want child support. So the lawyer said we could do anything we wanted, no matter what the divorce decree said, which is exactly what we did. It works out great for both of us. And anyone who thinks I'm a deadbeat dad is so far off the mark, because it isn't remotely true. I deliberately left out some details for privacy reasons, which I refuse to discuss in public.
Regarding Obamacare, which I prefer to call Nobamanocare, the American attitude toward Obamacare is pretty much what you described, socialist, communist, overreaching, etc. In America, we are very much into freedom of choice, and with Obamacare, there really isn't freedom of choice. In 2014, if we aren't on Obamacare, the IRS will fine us a huge fine for not having insurance. Our idiotic U.S. Supreme Court said the penalty is a tax, not a penalty. What a crock! One of the stupidest decisions the court has ever made.
1. A group of 15-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Dairy Queen, next door to the Ocean View Restaurant, because they had only $6.00 among them and Brad Johnson, the cute boy in Social Studies, lived on that street.
2. 10 years later, the group of 25-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the beer was cheap the restaurant offered free snacks, the band was good, there was no cover charge, and there were lots of cute guys.
3. Another 10 years later, the group of 35-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean
a. View restaurant, because the cosmos were good, it was right near the gym and, if they went late enough, there wouldn't be too many whiny little kids.
4. Another 10 years later, the group of 45-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the martinis were big and the waiters wore tight pants and had nice buns.
5. Another 10 years later, the group of 55-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the prices were Reasonable, the wine list was good, the restaurant had windows that opened (in case of hot flashes) and they served fish which is good for your cholesterol.
6. Another 10 years later, the group of 65-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the lighting was good, and the restaurant had senior citizen discounts.
7. Another 10 years later, the group of 75-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the food was not too spicy, and the restaurant was handicapped-accessible.
8. Another 10 years later, the group of 85-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner.
a. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because They Had Never Been There Before.
Hints, huh? Well, if a woman showed me some skywritng that said, "I love you", did an awesome home-cooked meal with lemon merrienge pie for dessert, and showed me a ring...well, as shy as I am, even I could get at least a little bit of a clue that maybe she likes me. Women are usually too subtle, and we guys don't always pick up on the clues, you know.
Singlehood is neither good nor bad. It is what it is. Some prefer singlehood, and some, like me, prefer to be married.
Interesting, though, that in Genesis in the Bible, God said, "It is not good for man to be alone." I guess that means marriage, which I am incredibly in favor of. Let the marriages begin.
HuggerMan4U Forum Posts (1,806)
Women are usually too subtle, and we guys don't always pick up on the clues, you know.
Thankgiving coming up soon, so here you go...
TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP.
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED -
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.
SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.
I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY,
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.
BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES....
HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.
MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP.
MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS.
MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL