The Penis Mightier

So my daughter was sitting next to me while I was taking the blog pic.  We are of course watching Dr. Who (for you non-nerd readers, it's the 50th anniversary today) and she therefore has sonic screwdriver handy and wanted to jump in.

The Penis Mightier.... well it still is a male dominated world in a lot of ways.  But you know what?  We subjugate that which we fear.  So there's two ways to look at that: ladies we are powerful, strong, so much that we are fearful.  There is also the viewpoint that women are crazy and understandable and best kept in a position lacking power.  I can understand both of the viewpoints because I know women in both of these categories.

I think if we had more women in the former category, showing that we are intelligent, strong, independent creatures, we would possibly still be feared, yes.  But respected and understood.  When you have a large portion of the gender acting like incomprehensible sycophants, it kind of sets us back.

I am not afraid to be seen as a misogynist in an effort to try to set the record straight.  Not all people ARE created equal - and ladies - we can do better.

Step 1: Take care of yourself.  No one is going to do it for you.

Step 2: Love yourself (almost more important because if you do, step 1 is a given).  Likewise if you love yourself, love from others will follow because they will see your happiness and wish to join you.  Seeking fulfillment from other is like trying to fill a cup with a holes in it.  It will never stay full.  You need to patch the holes first.  (You're the cup - fix the holes!)

Step 3: Get hobbies beyond being good at hair.  (Have things you are good at - you need to have things to spend your time doing outside of a partner!)
---Believe it or not basic hygiene is pretty much all you need to attract a mate.  Most of the time they absolutely do not care what makeup/haircut/hair color/nail polish/shoes/clothes any of that you are wearing.  AND STOP MAKING THEM TRY TO.  If you like it - awesome.  The fashion industry thanks you for keeping them employed.  But couples need their own independent lives and interests for a reason, stop trying to make them care about yours, especially something as uninteresting as what the hell you are wearing.  This is a conversation for your female friends.  ONLY.
note- most guys would back me up on this: they care only that you are clean, don't look like you are in pain, and look presentable.  THAT IS ALL.

Word of the Day:

Svengali : a person who manipulates or exerts excessive control over another.

Bet You Didn't Know:

( from www.theoatmeal.com.)  

Goals + (formerly Bucket List)

I want to be able to bend my feet behind my head.  Like the human pretzel thing.  Or at least touch both feet to my head.  I like to continuously add new flexibility goals, reach them and add a new one.  This isn't so much a real "bucket list" item, and I'm realizing now I should change this to a better name that simply emphasizes longer term goals... 

Quote of the Day:

I really like this one.  Good basic advice, and I especially like the end, since I'm the oddball that wishes they could indeed live forever.