tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post6958395805899841890..comments2024-02-01T20:22:59.199-05:00Comments on Random Brain Droppings: Doing the Sunday night hokey pokeyCommander Zaiushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-9346539814359763142008-04-12T11:30:00.000-04:002008-04-12T11:30:00.000-04:00:) Beach bum, be advised; you will NEVER understan...:) Beach bum, be advised; you will NEVER understand how women and their closets communicate to eachother; that language you shall never understand; for you are blessed with the chromosomal design called manhood!<BR/><BR/>Even in simpler times, women longed for new attire; all the time. A woman's hunger for wearables is insatiable; but is only controlled by the amount of cash in the coffer!<BR/><BR/>Were it not for the matter-of-factness of this, advertisers and fashion designers would not have gained such a prominent place in our urban lives.<BR/><BR/>What you can do, the only thing you can do, is to create a competing system of values that encourages creativity, and swimming against the flow.<BR/><BR/>When I was a little girl, my mother did not permit me or my sisters to wear clothings that has a logo or a trademark. I didn't understand what she was doing then; but when I grew older I realized how liberating was to have that concept planted in my head! To buy a new pair of shoes in my household required a certain amount of lobbying, budget preparation, politics, debate, and auditing; but books and art materials were allowed unlimitedly. Because my mother was "different", we had to be different; and we wore our difference proudly! Only 30 years later I am realizing the investment my mother did in our self-esteem; and in disentangling us from a world of value imposed upon us as women by the marketers.<BR/> <BR/>Difference empowered us, but also controlled our teenaging rebellious: we rebelled against the (capitalist) main stream, not against the family values! <BR/><BR/>She killed two birds with one stone!Najhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728668942925956610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-37501873156524987852008-04-01T22:46:00.000-04:002008-04-01T22:46:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-21873914764974245872008-04-01T12:34:00.000-04:002008-04-01T12:34:00.000-04:00Well, King dirty mouth, you beat me by a mile. Vi...Well, King dirty mouth, you beat me by a mile. Vigil has a "clean O meter" and you rank baddest of the bunch. I should try really being myself, then you wouldn't beat me. Congratulations for a day.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-17267212553876343982008-04-01T00:14:00.000-04:002008-04-01T00:14:00.000-04:00Beach, want to hear what a really pissed of twelve...Beach, want to hear what a really pissed of twelve year old sounds like? Drop by, take a read. Invite your friends. Utah's turned viscous and not in a nice, news story of the day way.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-82318006499420755992008-03-31T21:13:00.000-04:002008-03-31T21:13:00.000-04:00Bum dear, you host an excellent threadBum dear, you host an excellent threadUtah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-64835844878512901442008-03-27T21:17:00.000-04:002008-03-27T21:17:00.000-04:00aww HUGZ!now come bak soon cos I need some friends...aww HUGZ!<BR/><BR/>now come bak soon cos I need some friends near me today :(<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-32040289273570068022008-03-27T07:34:00.000-04:002008-03-27T07:34:00.000-04:00Just give me a two room shack on the beach, my dog...Just give me a two room shack on the beach, my dogs, some rum and I'd be perfectly happy.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, life has a way of throwing a HUGE wrench into the works, doesn't it??? It's never THAT easy, dammit.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your trip.Stacy The Peanut Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444045043505984253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-40069658808768874372008-03-26T23:17:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:17:00.000-04:00Keshi: Even though I'm consigned to staying mental...Keshi: Even though I'm consigned to staying mentally lost the rest of my adult life I still have the feeling it shouldn't be this way.<BR/><BR/>Utah: If you are writing as a twelve year old, its a damn good one.<BR/><BR/>Lime: I have all idea that there are fwr more of us than we will ever know.<BR/><BR/>Tequila: Its not that I don't enjoy some of the fancy food stuff its just that I can't stand Martha Stewart. The women gives me the creeps like Hillary.<BR/><BR/>Mike: Yeah, simpler times would be great. Thats one of the reasons I often write of becoming an expat.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-47000997301796018042008-03-25T20:01:00.000-04:002008-03-25T20:01:00.000-04:00I spend most of my time longing for simpler times....I spend most of my time longing for simpler times. All but the cell phone. It really is a great thing.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325465720003721471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-62586936372985187802008-03-25T16:23:00.000-04:002008-03-25T16:23:00.000-04:00hmm. i really cant say much about cell phones. i...hmm. i really cant say much about cell phones. ive had one since i was 16. however, i agree, martha stuart can eat my ass.Tequila Mockingbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10898464891080149448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-1099692905078616042008-03-25T13:45:00.000-04:002008-03-25T13:45:00.000-04:00please tell me there is space for one slightly bef...please tell me there is space for one slightly befuddled middle aged northern grown lime?limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-43395736435691908752008-03-24T23:28:00.000-04:002008-03-24T23:28:00.000-04:00Old, single, no kids or grandkids. Not a cell pho...Old, single, no kids or grandkids. Not a cell phone on the horizon. A good dog, a garden, and this big mother Imac. I'm one happy old woman. I know, it's true, I write like a pissed-off twelve year old, but it's what floats my boat.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-74721933700078665352008-03-24T20:42:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:42:00.000-04:00**Now I bounce from one bizarre and confusing situ...**Now I bounce from one bizarre and confusing situation to another concerning my wife and kids hoping someone will fill me in with the details at some point<BR/><BR/>LOL awww...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well guess what BB..even tho Im not married n hv no kids yet, I feel the same way now abt life :) It only gets more confusing with the years hehe.<BR/><BR/>WB n HUGZ!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-81280922566089187092008-03-24T20:31:00.000-04:002008-03-24T20:31:00.000-04:00Vigil: Seriously, my biggest concern for my kids r...Vigil: Seriously, my biggest concern for my kids right now is that they get enough of an education to make their way in the world. Every time I hear another doomsday scenario I make some sort of plan on how to get the kids and find a safe place. If it wasn't for the kids I would be soaking up some sun far closer to the equator. <BR/>The other Beach Bum is actually a serious surfer.<BR/><BR/>Colonel: My son definitely doesn't need to hear that. <BR/><BR/>Pammy: It won't come soon enough.<BR/><BR/>MadMike: Yes, you are correct I named him Darth Spoilboy due to his belief that all things should flow to him. Of course he got that from his mother who is passing it on to Miss Wiggles. I in turn just want a shack somewhere close to a beach in Mexico away from all the mad consumerism.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-22753608836119229922008-03-24T16:13:00.000-04:002008-03-24T16:13:00.000-04:00Actually Colonel the I-Phone is almost outdated:-)...Actually Colonel the I-Phone is almost outdated:-) Now Beach, is it not true that you fondly refer to your son as Darth Spoilboy? Well then he should live up to his name. You have labelled him therefore he most certainly should have a real CP. How mortifying it must be for him to be forced to use a PRE-PAID phone!! GASP!!!!! Secondly if the daughter gets all those new clothes where is the quid pro quo for your son? You guys should stick together! I'm with Darth on this one:-)Kentucky Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753739401363847764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-85664679459305617922008-03-24T11:44:00.000-04:002008-03-24T11:44:00.000-04:00Yes, my dear, sweet Beach Bum. I've discovered tha...Yes, my dear, sweet Beach Bum. I've discovered that the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your getaway!Pammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738873962224747387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-76098764564918150812008-03-24T06:57:00.000-04:002008-03-24T06:57:00.000-04:00God help us all over the age of 30. At a family ga...God help us all over the age of 30. At a family gathering this weekend a nephew pulled out the latest expensive must-have gadget- an iPhone.<BR/><BR/>aarrrgh.Forrest Properhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962708844204376272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-23483153374339311552008-03-24T01:34:00.000-04:002008-03-24T01:34:00.000-04:00I've just discovered your secret life, Beach. Eith...I've just discovered your secret life, Beach. Either that, or <A HREF="http://www.s-e-x-wax.com/2008/01/reef-surf-sexploitation.html" REL="nofollow">you have a double</A>. Does Dragonwife know about Karina???Vigilantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640246609540057997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829836469690492751.post-1948869720857426812008-03-24T00:59:00.000-04:002008-03-24T00:59:00.000-04:00In the wake of GR8 weekend with 2/3's of our grand...In the wake of GR8 weekend with 2/3's of our grand children and their parents around us, Trophy Wife asked me a couple a minutes ago, <BR/><BR/><I>"Aren't we lucky we don't have to raise kids in this world, in these times?"</I><BR/><BR/>Always lookin to make a deal with the devil, I responded, <BR/><BR/><I>"Oh, I don't know. If you make me twenty again, I'll go for the parent thing again!"</I><BR/><BR/>Now Beach, you're gone and made me eat my words, one more time!Vigilantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640246609540057997noreply@blogger.com