Updates and Soul-Mates
Is this thing on?…
Yes, yes yes…I know. I’ve been away in work land, growth land, and other lands that shall go unmentioned.
There will be new blogs, new ideas, and a massive expansion this year. Anyone want to be a part of it?
More specifically — anyone out there who happens to be an M-Power member can join our $100,000 M-Power Your Destiny Giveaway. More details as they unfold…but it’s going to be big.
For now, I’ll leave you with this: I am commuted to realizing all of my goals for the coming year, but that does not mean no blogs. Again, we’re shifting gears in massive ways. The blogs will become more specific. I will maintain a “Jon Benson” blog for all of you cats and dogs who dig my humor man…wow…psychedelic….
For the rest of you, I’ll create some mundane “here’s how you eat and the kcals of your average pear” kinda site. Just don’t pay any attention to the snickering from the Benson Blog, okay?
Oh, and a big ole’ P.S. — I’m officially posting my intention to attract my soul-mate. I’m good and ready now.
Yes, I’m serious.
I’m putting out the message to everyone in the whole freaking world. Yes, YOU can help Jon meet Mrs. Soul-mate! How thrilling! Ready?
Description:
- Early to mid-30s
- Stunning in mind and body
- Passionate, loving, open and nurturing
- Willing to live in Maui, Dallas, New York and the West Coast
- Let’s re-emphasize… “stunning”. Not “okay”. Sorry folks. You gotta state what you want to get it. Think Claire Forlani meets Jennifer Aniston, they get into that pod from The Fly and genetically morph…just without that whole “fly” bit…and then Claire Aniston decides to grab a great leg workout after reading Ayn Rand, only later to frolic in the sand while discovering the joy of mental stimuli without fear. Topless, of course…kidding…maybe…hmmm…where was I?
- Self-sufficient, yet longing for union (yes, this can exist in the same person.)
- Abundant in every way, shape and form
- Devoted to a lifetime of growth in every aspect of life: mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, etc.
- Spiritually “free” and open/accepting of alternative ideas in a judgement-free environment
- Wants children at some point in life
- Totally loyal and devoted to monogamy
- Loves large dogs
- Has done her internal homework and is at peace with herself, or well on the way
- Loves humor, and thinks I’m funnier than Karl Rove in a tube top
- Loves contemporary music that’s quite loud
- Makes everyone feel at peace with themselves in her presence
- Passes the “reach-around” test…if you don’t know, ask me…
- Freely allows me to lay worlds at her feet and to explore the wonders of romance
That’s the short list. More to come.
Or, if you want to take a short cut, Claire Forlani or Jennifer Aniston will do just fine, assuming they fit the rest of the criteria. See how easy I am? {10}
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Comments (76)
Greg said:
Damn…I know the perfect woman for you, only she hates monkeys.
Posted on May 25, 2006 03:19 PM
Jon Benson said:
I’m serious.
Posted on May 25, 2006 06:08 PM
Paul said:
Good luck..lover boy..
Meet me(and my wife and family) in Kauai next month. You need a good slapping around.. knock you to your senses.
Planning a relationship is not a business plan, yes you do need to state what you want.But..Zero in on some great qualities and let the rest unfold..you don’t want to miss out on the art of love, because there are some so called missing essentials.
Leave a little to fate…go with the flow… Be artful, loving let it unfold ..psychedelic…
I’ll see you on the Poipu beach in a month.
Monkeys..hm
Posted on May 25, 2006 07:13 PM
Jon Benson said:
Paul;
While I respect your opinions and your invitation, I will completely disagree with you.
It’s a myth that I’ve seen dispelled for countless years — that of love being outside our realm of attraction. Not so…in fact, failing to say, “here is what I desire”, is a great way to end up in divorce court.
I make ZERO APOLOGIES for this list — in fact, I will echo it even louder now.
Those who do not agree…no problem.
Those who miss the intention and see only a checklist or a ‘business plan’…no problem.
Those who believe that they cannot manifest their desires…big problem.
“Fate” is an axiom I do not accept, Paul. Your fate is created by your thoughts and your intentions — nothing more.
I’m sorry you overlooked the art within this post. As an artist, I see it vividly. As a romantic, I know the heart of the writer and the intent.
Also, I will call ‘not so’ on you. You had a wish list for your wife. Everyone did. Most ignore it, but those who are happy fulfilled it. Perhaps this list was merely mental, but it was there. When you saw her, you knew on some level, “This is cool.” Perhaps it was physical, emotional, spiritual — whatever. The list was there.
Also, behind each of my intentions is the phrase, “Or something even better.” This leaves room for the things I do not know that I do not know.
However, I KNOW these things. Without a doubt.
Now, would I refuse a relationship because someone preferred cats over dogs? No. However, I would refuse a relationship with someone who did not stun ME. Maybe not the rest of the world, but ‘me’. Those who don’t are digging their own marital graves.
Finally, my parents were living examples of this. They both had “dream lists”, and each of the other fulfilled it, and then some. They met and married in 3 weeks, and were married for 54 years.
Again, no apologies. I’m very clear on that which I desire.
Thanks Paul.
Jon
Posted on May 25, 2006 08:09 PM
Paul said:
Jon, You are very eloquent. You express yourself well in your writting. It is something I admire and seek myself. I’m trying. I think you got part of my message but maybe not all I intended.
We have friends with these very detailed wish lists and as time goes by the criteria seems to get more and more rigid. Seeking the impossible and putting tremendous pressure on any potential mate. They are still single. I beleive you are too smart for this. You had great role models in your parents. I want you to find someone!
I have my entire life visualized what I wanted in my business life and my personal life. Pre Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Vic Johnson etc.I am happy and content, I love my wife and my kids. I continue to visulize and work towards goals. Life is good.
Yes I did have a wish list for my perfect mate. BUT there has been so much more over the course of 28 years that has developed. We have blended our wishes and desires and have become a unit. Not always perfect but not bad. The wish list sort of changes and there have been some great suprises. The reality has far exceeded the wish list. Yes in some ways the wish list, the person I married is the same. The rock solid qualities that I admired and still admire are there. For me it was a vision but I believe fate played into it as well.
You challenge me to express myself and I like it.
Posted on May 25, 2006 11:13 PM
Jon Benson said:
Paul,
Your friends may not be applying LOA to their lists, OR making their lists “the territory.” Mine is just a filter.
What you have blended is wonderful — and I seek the same. I merely know what I want. : )
Posted on May 25, 2006 11:42 PM
Paul said:
Nice to have you back Jon… Have a great day!
Posted on May 26, 2006 08:59 AM
Paul said:
Jon I had a great run this morning. As is usual I think allot while I am out running the trails. It’s one of those stimulating triggers that get the juices flowing.
I thought I would rephrase my comments and give you some examples of my own “looking for a Mate List”. I am not challenging your methods or trying to smash your dreams. The list is not written in stone..right? You won’t turn someone away because they lack some “necessary periferal quality”. You know.. maybe not practical, unorganized, not the perfect figure. They may lack one so called quality but exceed a quality or come up with something that was not on the dream list. You want the gutsy true blue core value stuff right? Some of my friends are hung up on strange hollywood visions of what a relationship is all about.
I actually had several of the same “wants” on my list as you have on yours. Music has always been a big part of my life. Conteprorary, blue grass (yes), and jazz were my favorites..I liked it loud. So along comes Sue (my future wife) with a masters in music performance from SF state. Yep classical music..not my favorite at the time…but she stunned me ..
I’m 6’2” and thought I wanted someone proportionately similar. My wife is 5’. Hey she stunned me…
Minor modifications to the list..no big deal
One of the big list items for me was to have kids. I see that on your list also. As it turns out my wife could not have children. We adopted and it’s great.
I see on your wants. A mate that is self sufficient. Important to me also. My wife is. She’s a first grade teacher, very dedicated and well liked by the kids and the parents. She’s at school allot of time..so much at times the we at home think too much..sometimes what you want is not quite the vision that you had. I love her and we work it out.
As I mentioned before the want list changes as you grow older together. So you modify (just like a business plan)you remain flexible, sometimes you agree with your mate other times you don’t. I suspect the sucess of your parents marriage was in the long run less about being stunned with one another and more about caring, respect and yes some compromise.. the really important list items! Sounds boring but is’nt.
I’m glad that my wish list was not written in stone ( the basics were, the small stuff wasn’t) The essence of the person that I found is still there..the important things. the other stuff has come and gone and new dreams evolve.
I’m glad some crazy unplanned unmeditated love got the best of me. Call it whatever you like..I think a little dumb luck.
BTW the way I reread your list.. it’s good. I think it’s the Clare and Jennifer thing that got to me. I would hope that you value inner beauty first and be accepting of maybe not the perfect ten.
Stay the course Jon..I’m thinking good thought for you.
Paul
Posted on May 26, 2006 05:41 PM
Jon Benson said:
It’s a test Paul — : )
Here’s my stance. First, I’m okay with a semi-fluid list as, of course, I don’t know everything. Heh.
I do find it somewhat strange that so many people pounce on the physical aspects of my soul mate when clearly this is my genetic preference, nothing more.
Depth cannot be judged by what one is naturally attracted to, nor should one settle for anything less than their heart’s desire. I have tried the alternative, and the outcome was always painful for the girl. I will not do that to my future wife. She will be a “10” in MY eyes — even if that’s only my eyes.
Granted, I have good taste… : )
Thanks for the feedback. My only caveat is to bear in mind that unless you start with a strong visual idea, the universe gives you something quite different. Statstically, 72% of all married couples said “they settled” in one or more of their top 5 requirements for a mate.
Ironically, the divorce rate is catching up to that 72% — and would be near equal to it if religion and simply ‘being comfortable’ were taken out of the equation.
= Jon =
Posted on May 26, 2006 05:48 PM
Paul said:
I got married when I was 25…and acted more by the seat of my pants..less cerebral…that’s why I say I had a little dumb luck. It would be hard for me now to find that perfect person. To old, picky and crouchety…..
Have a good weekend..I’m headed for the Sierras for a training run.
Paul
Posted on May 26, 2006 05:56 PM
Greg said:
Good luck, Jon… and I’m serious!
Luck and fate. On a rational level I agree with your point about fate, yet sometimes I think things happen just because they happen. That’s not to say I attribute “fate” to intelligent design (snicker) but it’s good to keep an open mind to alternatives should they present themselves.
I think by “fate” I mean stuff that happens over which you have no control.
I met my wife in a bar, for instance, and that’s the last place you’d want to meet a mate, usually. She’as a blonde and at the time I preferred brunettes. She wasn’t the fine-boned type I preferred. She had a New York accent and I liked the southern variety. And so on. But we clicked, so I kinda went with the flow on this one rather than thinking about it too much.
But, you know, you have to have a pretty good idea of what you want in the first place, lest someone come along and *tell* you what you want. I’ve seen that happen to *lots* of guys. That goes for everything in life (as you know!) not just romance.
Best of luck, my friend, you never know who will pop up where, or when.
Posted on May 28, 2006 10:48 AM
Paul said:
Got back last night from a training run on the western states trail. Spent Friday night in Michigan Bluff at a friends and woke up early Sat. morning to start the run. We started at Robinson Flat and ran for 6 miles in hard packed snow. Proceeded to Dusty Corners, Devils Thumb, Deadwood and ElDorado Canyon. We had either hail or snow for the entire 32 miles. It was wild and wooly. No bears or mountain lions seen. Whenever I run there I am amazed at the strength and raw boned determination of our pioneers. This was one of the main supply routes across the Sierras during the gold rush days. Lots of remnants along the trail of old homesteads and mining operations.
Sore today…think I’ll take it easy and maybe weed my onion patch.
Hope you all have a good weekend…Jon lots of buff running ladies out there..check em out.
Posted on May 28, 2006 11:09 AM
Jon Benson said:
Greggo —
Watch the movie, “The Secret” — then decide. It’s what I have been teaching for years. Cool stuff:
Link To The Secret
Posted on May 28, 2006 12:15 PM
Paul said:
“You were Born Rich” by Bob Proctor is very well written. Covering the Law of Attraction in easy to read and understand language. A more up to date version of Napolean Hill’s classic. Although I have not seen “The Secret” (I will) I’m guessing that the priciples are the same.
Jon it would be great to talk in 30 or 40 years and to see how it all turns out with you and your quest. No matter what is thrown at you. I predict that it will be how you view it. You work at what you do and attracting a similar personality will happen for you. Not a robot but a real thinking intectual person that will challenge and contribute to a unique one of a kind union. Being successful in whatever you do takes a vision, a plan and of course an execution of the plan. I truly believe that you can attract what you desire and how you view life. You can view, do, have etc. whatever you want.
What you cannot do (as far as I know)is control, manifest or attract is how other people live their lives. You can influence but only to a point. Their choices and how those choices relate to you are theirs. Your reaction of course is your choice and is what makes life either good or miserable for you.
Your thoughts
Paul
Posted on May 28, 2006 10:09 PM
Jon Benson said:
“You were Born Rich” by Bob Proctor is very well written. Covering the Law of Attraction in easy to read and understand language. A more up to date version of Napolean Hill’s classic. Although I have not seen “The Secret” (I will) I’m guessing that the priciples are the same.
Yes and no. Obviously Bob is in the movie, but so are some concepts that Bob doesn’t delve into. The movie is just very powerful — and, to quote my friend Joe Vitale, “Never say, ‘I already know that’.” : )
Jon it would be great to talk in 30 or 40 years and to see how it all turns out with you and your quest. No matter what is thrown at you. I predict that it will be how you view it.
Hey, you can — and 30-40 days as well.
Of course things are how you view them. That’s a universal axiom, I think. As you think, so it is — and as you perceive, so you believe.
You work at what you do and attracting a similar personality will happen for you. Not a robot but a real thinking intectual person that will challenge and contribute to a unique one of a kind union.
I double-checked…”robot” was inadvertently left off my list. Damn. (heh)
The last thing I desire is that — I desire a woman who is fully expressive, independent yet, like myself, fiercly romantic and in need of union to complete her independence (let that one rattle your cage).
Robots are cool on TV. That’s about it.
Being successful in whatever you do takes a vision, a plan and of course an execution of the plan. I truly believe that you can attract what you desire and how you view life. You can view, do, have etc. whatever you want.
Absolutely.
What you cannot do (as far as I know)is control, manifest or attract is how other people live their lives. You can influence but only to a point. Their choices and how those choices relate to you are theirs. Your reaction of course is your choice and is what makes life either good or miserable for you.
Yes and no, or so I believe.
You cannot ‘control’ — absolutely true. However, you can alter energy and change how others perceive their own energy by using some of the techniques I’ve been exposed to. I’d enjoy discussing it with you.
How far and to what extent — don’t know. But the ‘absolute’ law of attraction states you are responsible for anything entering your sphere of reality, including the thoughts and actions of others. In a way, it’s all related back to your own thoughts.
In that sense, it almost becomes moot. Interesting stuff!
JB
Posted on May 29, 2006 04:25 PM
Paul said:
How about that..Bob is in the movie. Now that you mention it I do recall getting some info about the movie from Bob several months ago. So much for me paying attention.
Jon if I thought ” I already know that”or was a know it all.. I would not be here reading your stuff, Bass, Draper the list is a long one. Personal development, business development, Physical fitness have all been life long pursuits of mine, (i’ve been doing 10 10 all my life!)something that contuinues.. not a been there done that kind of thing. It is important for me to keep with the pursuit I would not be reading, taking spanish language classes, CE classes at Davis etc. etc. If I thought I knew it all. Or chit chatting here if I did’nt think I was learning something.
Ok in 30 to 40 days I’ll look to the south east skies…I anticipate a brilliant light show over the Dallas home of Mr. Benson…you know sparks and all.
Keep up the good work.
Posted on May 30, 2006 02:44 PM
Greg said:
Bingachelor,
I’m re-reading your “Description” of ideal mate.
Jeezuz, are you trying to scare women away? I mean, what would someone think if you came up and laid the world at their feet, just like that? What are they supposed to do with it? And, “internal homework”? Isn’t 12 years of homework enough?
Can’t you be normal and just say you’re looking for someone “amazing” who will “complete” you? Look, pal, if you’re having trouble grasping the concept of romance I suggest you take a trip to your neighborhood Hallmark store and spend about an hour in the “Thinking Of You” section.
And really, you should have kept your Porsche. Chicks dig Porsches.
I think you’re asking too much and offering too much. Love and romance should be easy and effortless, just like in the movies or on The Bachelor popular reality television show.
Love happens. Shit happens, too, but usually in another room.
So, yeah, what you really want is an amazing woman who is willing to share her incredible life with you, until one of you gets bored. A girl who likes riding in Porsche convertibles so her hair, like, blows.
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Oh, yeah…. ;)
I think your approach is great. They should teach it in public schools! Woulda saved me some trouble.
Posted on May 30, 2006 04:20 PM
Jon Benson said:
Yeah, I’m sure I will scare most women away.
Isn’t that GREAT?
Posted on May 30, 2006 04:52 PM
Paul said:
You notice no women have commented. Could be we are the only people left on this blog or…
P.
Posted on May 30, 2006 05:06 PM
Jon Benson said:
Could very well be…
The blog will be ressurected soon — big plans.
As far as the ladies are concerned, some emailed me personally. To all who are interested: you do not receive without asking.
I ask with boldness. : )
Now, Jennifer…Claire…EMAIL ME.
ha.
Posted on May 30, 2006 05:14 PM
Greg said:
Yeah, Paul, this place is starting to smell like the Free Weight Area at my local phytness centre.
If it’s women yer looking for, there’s a whole bunch of them over at Mpower forums. Me and a fellow name of Kendrick are the only guys there, and I think he bailed last week, haven’t seen him around.
And Jon, I would have guessed you for a Courtney guy, not a Jennifer. My wife always asks me which of the cast members I’d choose, if I had the choice. The smart answer is, “You, dear.” But really, it would be Mary Ann, I mean Courtney.
Posted on May 30, 2006 05:45 PM
Jon Benson said:
Oh no, big-time Jen fan.
She defines “sexy” to me… : )
Posted on May 30, 2006 05:57 PM
Paul said:
Not an Mpower person.
Jen is the one…only problem with her was Brad Pitt…but she clearly fixed that.
Posted on May 30, 2006 08:10 PM
Greg said:
Hmm…can’t say I agree. Don’t see it, myself.
This conversation is degenerating rapidly.
So, Jon, taking any nutrition coursework lately? When can we call you “Dr. Bingo”?
Posted on May 31, 2006 07:24 AM
Cheryl said:
Wow, quite a list. My husband and I have a friend with a similar list. We call him “Our Single Friend.” ;-)
Good luck on your quest!
Posted on May 31, 2006 10:11 AM
Jon Benson said:
Cheryl;
I’d rather be single than settle. One must be at peace with that. Also, if your ‘single friend’ has these qualities in himself, he will attract the same in another.
Jon
Posted on May 31, 2006 10:57 AM
Paul said:
Jon tell me about compromise..do you..and is that a possiblility with the future mate?
Call me unfocused, wimpy or even settling for less but compromise seems an important action in all aspects of life. Give and take, a balance between unique energies.
It works in business and it has it’s place in a relationship as well.
What do you think senor.
P.
Posted on May 31, 2006 02:33 PM
Jon Benson said:
Jon tell me about compromise..do you..and is that a possiblility with the future mate?
Oh sure - this is not a must-have list, although there are must-haves on there. The age is due to the fact I want kids or a kid; but she may already have one and be 39. I’m not hung up on that stuff.
The stuff that’s non-negotiable: I have to be stunned (that’s a big ‘duh’ for me, but for some people…well, they can believe what they wish); nuturing, a lover of peace, open, highly intelligent, non-judgmental, loves music and able to be portable. : )
Call me unfocused, wimpy or even settling for less but compromise seems an important action in all aspects of life. Give and take, a balance between unique energies.
Actually I don’t believe in it. “Or something even better” is tagged on to each of these. So, it’s not a compromise — it’s an improvement over what I currently know.
However, I know the ‘type’ of woman I’m attracted to, and that offends some people. That is 100% who they see in the mirror — not me. For those who click with it, rock.
To mate with someone who you’re not attracted to TOTALLY is suicide for my makeup.
It works in business and it has it’s place in a relationship as well.
Business is more reason-based. This superceeds reason on many levels.
JB
Posted on May 31, 2006 05:41 PM
Paul said:
OK Jon..I’m finished grilling you for now…you pass the test..I’m keeping my eyes open for you..Just hurry up would you!
Hold the bus.. one more thing…how are you marketing yourself besides this blog…you getting out and about..coffee shop, library, gym, music events, a class at the local college?
P.
Posted on May 31, 2006 07:40 PM
Greg said:
How about your local parish, Jon? Most of them have Singles Outreach programs. Plenty of nice ladies there. Plus it would be a good opportunity to Witness on some new people.
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Seriously, as to your point about being stunned, I could not agree more. And as we saw from our debate about Jennifer Aniston, one man’s stunning is another man’s eh-so-what. You’ll know it when you see it, and let the others be damned.
Posted on Jun 01, 2006 07:31 AM
Greg said:
Putrid Food for Thought:
“Scientists have long known that at least 50 percent of human feces, and often more, is made up of bacteria from the gut. Bacteria start to colonize the intestines and colon shortly after birth, and adults carry up to 100 trillion microbes, representing more than 1,000 different species.
They are not just freeloading. They help humans to digest much of what we eat, including some vitamins, sugars, and fiber. They also synthesize vitamins that people cannot.
“Humans have evolved for million of years with these bacteria. And they provide essential functions,” Gill said.
—http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060601/sc_nm/bacteria_dc_1
Posted on Jun 01, 2006 01:36 PM
Paul said:
Thanks for sharing Greg!
This is the kind of info my 10 year old likes to share with us at the dinner table. That and fantastic details of the future mega quakes / tsunamis etc. Anything knarly especially targeting my wife/ his mom. That’s my boy!
Jon you have allot to look forward to. Hurry up!
P.
Posted on Jun 01, 2006 04:04 PM
Kristy said:
Good luck on finding a good woman. All the single girls I know aren’t terribly interested in settling down and having kids (which is why they’re still single.) I know a few who have really good luck with match.com and other various dating sites. I wouldn’t put that entire list in your blurb about yourself though. It’s a little intimidating.
Posted on Jun 01, 2006 04:48 PM
Ana said:
I think it is a great list.
When I was 42, I did the same kind of thing with a contact ad (it was while I lived in Germany, the culture on contact ads is different). There were lots of men that didn’t have the attributes I was looking for, but some did. When romance finally did come, the man met my most important criteria. It took me 5 years to find the right man (well 47). It keeps getting better too.
Women will tend to be intimidated. But that is the point, a self sufficient woman who has worked on her issues will NOT. The list is strong, but that is what you are looking for. Strong character.
I agree with your above comments: no compromise. You will never get the best if you don’t ask for it. Settling is not an option, particularly for something this important.
Posted on Jun 01, 2006 09:50 PM
Greg said:
The whole dating/mating/reproducing thing is pretty weird if you think about it, almost as weird as thinking of those bacteria bombs we make every day. It’s another hard-wired genetic process that comes naturally to even the most challenged human beings, but we attach so much cerebral stuff to it.
I’m looking over Bingo’s list again and I’m proud of the lad for striking a balance between the thinking (“…lifetime of growth” etc.) and somatic (“stunning…in body”). When you get right down to it, it’s all about the rutting. Anything else, such as flowers and Hallmark cards and vows of undying fidelity, are fairly recent human inventions and we’re still trying to work out the kinks.
So, Bingo-on-the-prowl, any luck yet?
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 07:44 AM
Jon Benson said:
To Kristy
Can you clarify please? You said, “I wouldn’t put that entire list in your blurb about yourself though.” Not sure what you mean. What’s intimidating? The list itself? If so, then I’m open to advice without watering down what I wish to attract.
Also, just fyi — kids are on the horizon somewhere, but not in the near future.
To Ana
Thank you! Finally, a positive response… : ) Kidding all. I thank everyone for their feedback.
You’re right on about the strong woman thing — however, I’m working with a friend of mine who’s a PhD counselor and specalizes in this field (yes, there is a field for this!) She’s the one saying, “Put it out there!”, but she’s also going to help me refine the “criteria.”
Some of that is in jest of course, but people who do not know me may think I really DO want a Jen Aniston clone or something.
To Greg
Thanks man — very glad you see that clearly. It’s in black and white, but human nature is so that we see “stunning” and obliterate all else.
While I’d take mind over matter (i.e. body) any day, there’s NO NEED to do so. You can have both.
I made a point to my friend (mentioned to Ana) about how this reflects on our perceptions of women.
Think about it — is it REALLY so hard to accept that there are beautiful and intelligent women still single? If that’s hard for one to accept, what does that say about their opinion of womankind?
My ex is totally beautiful and remarkably intelligent — and single. (Gee…should I call her?… : ) While I will always believe her to be a rare person, I do not believe those qualities are all but lost in the modern world. Nor do I choose to believe “I’m not good enough” to attract them, which is another basis for some people’s negative reaction to such a request.
Brad Pitt — no problem. We ‘normal guys’…
For the record, I’d take Brad on in the emotional IQ department any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Then I’d get his autograph, Jen’s number, and tell him that if I were gay…
kidding.
Yeah, he’s a buck. Heh. He’s also one of my favorite actors, and I admire the hell out of him for downplaying his looks in almost every film worth noting that he’s ever done.
Still, he poops like the rest of us.
Just food for thought…sans any poo, thank you.
= Jon =
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 11:37 AM
Greg said:
Before I forget…
I would like to qualify any statements I make on this matter by saying the rules apply for both genders. I believe most women would hang with a Pitt rather than a Buscemi, all else being equal.
And speaking of trolls…qualifying the beauty thing, it really is in the eye of the beholder. Different cultures have different standards, etc., we’re all hip to that one.
On a more personal level, as long as people are nominally symmetrical along the long axis and bathe occasionally, there’s someone who will find them beautiful, or at least attractive. And if that fails, power, money or charm can compensate. How else could a short-fingered troll like Henry Kissinger get lucky? And one of my favorite actors, aforementioned Buscemi, I bet he gets his share. And let’s not forget Eleanor Roosevelt!
(As if you could.)
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 12:04 PM
Jon Benson said:
Greg, if you say I’m closer to Steve than Brad, I’ll track you down and remove your spleen.
: )
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 12:11 PM
Greg said:
How would I know? I don’t even know where they live.
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 12:32 PM
Greg said:
By the way, Buscemi is a far better actor than Pitt. His work will be remembered.
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 12:34 PM
Jon Benson said:
BTW…Buscemi will not be remembered for “Armageddon” or, even worse, that god-awful flick with Nick Cage…what was that?…”Over-acting Plane?”…”Con The Consumer?”…me forgets…heh.
He’s good, but his range is far more limited than Pitt’s in my opinion. I mean, come on — “Troy” to “Fight Club” to “Meet Joe Black” to “12 Monkeys”??
No way SB could pull it all off.
Posted on Jun 02, 2006 12:49 PM
Greg said:
Big Lebowski. Ed’s Dead Mother. Trees Lounge. Ghost World. Fargo. Sopranos. Reservoir Dogs. King of New York. Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead. Pulp Fiction. Billy Bathgate. Barton Fink. Hudsucker Proxy. New York Stories.
No way Brad “I’m a Sensitive High-School Athlete” could pull *these* off.
Yes, Steve worked on some films that were maudlin and sentimental, poorly plotted or strictly commercial. But don’t “Meet Joe Black” and “Troy” meet these decsriptions? And how about “Ocean’s Twelve,” (and Eleven, for that matter), “Interviews With a Vampire,” “Johnny Suede,” and on TV, “21 Jump Street”?
Two different actors, two different acting styles. Buscemi ain’t the prettiest boy on the block, he needs to rely on subtlety and nuance. Pitt just has to look soulful. I think he’s the Charlie McCarthy of his generation.
Posted on Jun 04, 2006 08:47 AM
Jon Benson said:
I have yet to see SB be anyone other than SB — then again, I have not seen Trees Lounge or Ed’s Dead Mother. Saw the others. Same guy, different movie.
Great actor, don’t get me wrong — just seems one-dimensional to me. With the exception of saying, “Man…” a lot in Hudsucker, same guy. Perhaps I’m missing something.
Pitt is just the opposite of the soulful football guy, unless you just missed Fight Club or 12 Monkeys.
All actors do shit films…that bit was a joke.
My favorite actor(s) is a tie: Robert Duvall and Johnny Depp.
Posted on Jun 04, 2006 09:38 AM
Paul said:
Tender Mercies..one of my favorites.. The Apostle..Lonesome Dove..Apocalypse Now.. I really enjoy Duvall. Depp is right there with his range and depth. These guys work from within.
Not sure what you see in Pitt..seems a bit to full of himself. Good looks without much soul. Each to his own.
Posted on Jun 04, 2006 11:23 AM
Greg said:
You wanna talk bad acting? Go see “The da Vinci Code.”
Posted on Jun 05, 2006 11:47 AM
Jon Benson said:
Really? What’s up with the film? Usually Hanks is very good. I haven’t seen it.
Posted on Jun 05, 2006 11:55 AM
Greg said:
Hanks was OK. Script wasn’t. Bring Hummer, you’ll be able to drive it through holes in plot.
Posted on Jun 05, 2006 05:23 PM
Paul said:
Speaking of Bob Proctor…Jon have you read, listened to or taken any courses from Bob.
Posted on Jun 06, 2006 08:56 AM
Paul said:
If anyone is interested about the global energy crisis. Check out energybulletin.net
Sobering comments and facts.
P.
Posted on Jun 08, 2006 09:19 AM
Greg said:
Just what does that have to do with Brad Pitt?
Posted on Jun 08, 2006 03:53 PM
Jon Benson said:
It takes a lot of energy to diddle Angelina?
Posted on Jun 08, 2006 03:57 PM
Paul said:
Have you seen one of Jen’s first movies “Leprechaun” ?
Lotsa lips to love..poor ol Brad
Jon you should submit your article on fat loss and world energy consumption to energybulletin.net…those guys could use your perspective.
P.
Posted on Jun 08, 2006 06:38 PM
Paul said:
OK..we are chatty aren’t we…
I had a great workout week after 2 weeks off. Been wrestling with a cold and extremely busy in the vneyards.
I always feel so good when getting back to working out. Everything in life falls in to place when working out is a part of my routine.
Jon…I hear the ladies at Sonny Bryans BBQ are something else.
P.
Posted on Jun 09, 2006 10:04 AM
Paul said:
Do you remember Buscemi’s line in the bar scene in Desperado?
Posted on Jun 10, 2006 03:12 PM
Jon Benson said:
I’ve tried to erase Desperado from my memory collective.
Greg will know — he thinks Steve is cute.
Oh, btw…”Army-a-Geddon” was on last night. God, what an incredibly dismal performance by Buscemi. Then again, look what he was working with…hmmm. Still, there’s not ONE FILM that Pitt has ever done that even comes close to how bad Buscemi was in that film. Ugh-o-matic.
Rant over.
Long live Johnny Depp.
Posted on Jun 10, 2006 03:40 PM
Paul said:
Brad and Angelina did a nice thing they donated the 4.1 mil(?) they got for the baby pix to a good cause. Brad just earned a brownie point in my book.
Desperado not at all my fav film but the bar scene and SB’s performance was memorable.
Posted on Jun 10, 2006 04:15 PM
Greg said:
OK< it’s about time to drop this moribund topic. I think Steve Buscemi is a better actor than pretty-boy Pitt. You disagree. We can leave it at that, I’d rather talk about women anyway thank you very much, which was, I recall, the original topic of this thread.
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Nancy Culp was a far better actress than Frances Bavier. More range, far more subtle.
Argue with *that*.
Posted on Jun 11, 2006 02:42 PM
Jon Benson said:
I’d rather sleep with Steve Buscemi than Nancy Clup…
Posted on Jun 11, 2006 02:56 PM
Kay said:
Hi Jon
and Greg & Paul….
Sorry to intrude on your conversation. Could I please just ask you a question then I’ll go away and let you get back to it?
I’m taking this week off after just completing a 12 week strength program. My original thought was to cut my calories over all since I’ll only be doing a few days of moderate cardio, however the Muscle Nerd tells me “cut your protein and more growth hormone will be released”. Opinions, facts or truth appreciated.
Thanks,
Kay
Posted on Jun 11, 2006 09:55 PM
Jon Benson said:
I’d like to know where Jeff is getting that — may be some truth to it, but I’ve never heard it. GH is not supressed by protein intake — in fact, in renal failure, it’s not affected at all.
What Jeff may be referring to is the PPP, and the fact that you require glucose to stimulate IGF-1 response post-workout…but that can be done with very little in the way of carbs.
I’d like to get his take on this — may email him myself.
JB
Posted on Jun 11, 2006 11:11 PM
Kay said:
Jon,
wow what a complex guy you are…
I only got the “free” report from the muscle nerd. I guess if you know him he might tell you w/o you having to buy his program. What I understood was after a high protein diet while weight lifting, you take a time off and reduce your protein intake. If so your body will release more hormone as it believes you are “starving” the muscles you just worked so hard to build.
So it’s a temporary thing not long term.
That was very simplified compared to what you said, but I think that about covered it. Want me to forward you the video email? It’s near the end of the one he sent today.
Kay
Posted on Jun 11, 2006 11:25 PM
Jon Benson said:
Oh, okay…sure. If that’s what it being referred to — a temporary mode of recovery — then it makes sense.
Sounds tricky though…I’ll see what Jeff has to say… : )
Posted on Jun 12, 2006 10:13 AM
Greg said:
Sorry, but I happen to love beef.
So I found this article interesting, didn’t know some of it (although I have visited feed lots, which I believe to be an Abomination against Nature):
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1200759,00.html
Posted on Jun 13, 2006 02:53 PM
Paul said:
Greg..raise your own
Posted on Jun 13, 2006 05:04 PM
Greg said:
No can do, Paul, I plowed up all my pasture and planted soybeans.
Posted on Jun 14, 2006 09:38 AM
Paul said:
OK..make soy milk
Posted on Jun 14, 2006 09:43 AM
Greg said:
Easier said than done, Paul. Ever try to milk a soybean?
Posted on Jun 14, 2006 11:08 AM
Paul said:
Actually yes..if you want the recipe I can give it to you…I used to make my own soy milk..until I figured out it was easier to buy.
Posted on Jun 14, 2006 07:26 PM
Greg said:
No thanks, but what I could really use is instructions for making homemade mothballs. The moth population here is dwindling and I don’t need to be exacebating the problem with my little tweezers.
Posted on Jun 15, 2006 07:45 AM
Paul said:
Perhaps you could graft a varietal onto the soy beans and come up with a satifactory subsitute..just a thought…………
Posted on Jun 15, 2006 04:47 PM
Greg said:
Yes, that might produce a mothball…perhaps a graft from a vine in Naptha Valley.
Posted on Jun 16, 2006 06:55 AM
Paul said:
Naptha better known for its auto parts…
Posted on Jun 16, 2006 10:03 AM
Greg said:
And cabbage.
Posted on Jun 16, 2006 10:57 AM
Greg said:
Hey Bingo,
From an old post you made in the Mpower forum, Sept. 30 2005:
“The abs are just like any other muscle with the possible exception of the calves…”
What’s different about the calves? I ask because this is the muscle group that responded most quickly and dramatically when I started exercising.
Also, any progress on 7MM?
PS
I started riding my bike to the gym, 6.5 miles each way. North Texas drivers don’t like bicyclists, have you ever noticed? Although some of the bicyclist are dickheads, riding 2 abreast, wearing a criminal amount of Lycra®, etc.
Posted on Jun 16, 2006 11:09 AM
Greg said:
Don’t you just love getting in the last word?
Posted on Jun 22, 2006 07:54 AM
Melissa said:
Did I room with you guys in college?
Posted on Jun 28, 2006 02:24 PM
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