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Listen to her Heart - Tom Petty [youtu.

KKGator comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Or the Byrds.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Yep.

I've recently realized that for most of my life I was a romantic, playing with gauzy notions about ...

brentan comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I think it's about aspiring to better things. To try to give life meaning. Poets and religious folk share a search for meaning. I gave up religion late in life. I seemed to shift quickly and naturally (for me) into art and culture. It's not real in the sense of eternal but it gives my current life ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Thank you. I do have things to give my life meaning, though for a while I couldn't see it.

I've recently realized that for most of my life I was a romantic, playing with gauzy notions about ...

evergreen comments on Jun 4, 2018:

"gauzy notions" .... never heard that phrase before, but I really like it ! We all are ever changing works in progress ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

True that we are ever-changing, I just wasn't expecting a major change this late in life.

I've recently realized that for most of my life I was a romantic, playing with gauzy notions about ...

sassygirl3869 comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Different life experiences can change us and our way of thinking and believing. It was my diagnosis and fight against leukemia 6 years ago that has changed me. I am stronger, more decisive and more spontaneous.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I'm sorry you had to go through that. Yes, life changes you, but sometimes it's hard to see it until it's passed.

I've recently realized that for most of my life I was a romantic, playing with gauzy notions about ...

Petter comments on Jun 4, 2018:

I wrote this many years ago, on much that theme. **In Search Of Truth** Earthquakes, plagues and conflagrations Ripped apart earth’s diverse nations As disasters fell from “up above”. The “good book” told me “God is love”. Disillusioned, I sought out truth, With the ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Excellent!

I've recently realized that for most of my life I was a romantic, playing with gauzy notions about ...

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Sorry you went through the depression. I hope you're out of it now. (Fingers crossed.) Depression seems to be a common travelling companion when it comes to creativity and the romantic personality.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Thanks. Yeah, I've climbed out of the depression for the most part. Sometimes I slip and fall into that hole again, but only briefly.

Bro, do you vape?

phxbillcee comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Sometimes, but I haven't pulled that off, yet!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

@phxbillcee Aw, you're no fun!

Born to be wiiiiild

phxbillcee comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Maybe 'Born to be Mild'???

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

That's more like it.

Bro, do you vape?

phxbillcee comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Sometimes, but I haven't pulled that off, yet!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I don't think I've ever pulled off a llama, either.

Well, that's one way to do it.

RavenCT comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Does that look like Clint Eastwood to anyone else?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

No.

Salvation I am nine years old again.

pixiedust comments on Jun 4, 2018:

My favourite lines: "Little bubbles of silliness drift up through my turgid thoughts, and pop with a stupid giggle on the surface, leaving a trace of froth." I immediately envisioned a bathtub ring or the remains of sea foam around my brain.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Thanks.

Salvation I am nine years old again.

ProudMerry comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Ain't it the truth! I love this.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

Thank you.

Okay.

KissedbySun comments on Jun 4, 2018:

Starting out with friendship is A-OK. If there is potential for more, it can develop from there just fine. The best relationships are when the couple are friends as well as lovers.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

I agree completely. But like I said, it's never happened that way for me. My ex-wife and I developed our friendship over the years, after first being attracted physically. It was the first time I had had a relationship where the friendship aspect was equal to the infatuation.

"Working out."

XxDARKNEXUSxX comments on Jun 4, 2018:

She will look awesome in black dress . At your funeral . My bad

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 4, 2018:

lol

Hmm...okay

AmiSue comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Haven’t you seen Ann Margret in the movie Tommy?!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@Rudy1962 But now I have!

Hmm...okay

AmiSue comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Haven’t you seen Ann Margret in the movie Tommy?!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

It's been a long time since I've seen it.

Sure looks like him.

phxbillcee comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Close but no Armisen!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Then he be trippin'!

Hmm...okay

Rudy1962 comments on Jun 3, 2018:

That's different

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

Yep.

Hahahahaha!

AtheistInNC comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Hanging on the deck?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

No, then the "e" would be there for "deck".

Hahahahaha!

phxbillcee comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Nope, couldn't be! 'K' was already chosen & it isn't in the first word! LOL I'll be damned if I can figure it out, wonder if it was altered?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@phxbillcee Oh well, I was just spitballing.

I have nothing to add to this.

jacpod comments on Jun 3, 2018:

I do try but I fail often - People I am meeting these days in the reality of life seem so different to the people I knew post war and in the 60's. Our political and social life is very different now and I do fear for us - Political leaders are failing us big time. in teh U.K we have the hugest ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

I try to have compassion for them as people, but that doesn't mean necessarily liking the things they do or say. Sometimes it's to keep them separate.

Hahahahaha!

phxbillcee comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Nope, couldn't be! 'K' was already chosen & it isn't in the first word! LOL I'll be damned if I can figure it out, wonder if it was altered?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

I think it's "standing on the deck".

Somebody's tired.

phxbillcee comments on Jun 3, 2018:

Oh, & could you do the laundry after that???

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

lol

One of my Dad's favorite poems.

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 2, 2018:

This poem is hard for me to follow because of the Southern dialect. I grew up in Michigan. "Spread them shadders everywhere." What is a "shadder"? "Drap asleep." What does "drap" mean? "Brash fer me!" "What does "brash" mean?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 3, 2018:

@LiterateHiker Abominate.

Okay.

Faithless1 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Interested in the "never see women complaining about being friend-zoned" bit. Do you think that women don't get friend-zoned, or that they don't regard that zone as a problem? I'm not 100% sure even what it is, exactly. Am I right in thinking it is basically a male complaint at not being granted ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

I see men talking about being in the "friend zone" which is not being denied sex so much as wanting a romantic relationship and being relegated to "just a a friend." I'm sure that women run into the same thing, I just never see mentions of it.

Reasons to Remain Single

Tomfoolery33 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

My ex-wife gets much more satisfaction from being single than being in a relationship, which I can understand, unfortunately don't feel the same way. Though I am learning to be single. Perhaps I would like a relationship at more of a distance, rather than a marriage.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@VictoriaNotes Yes, I can see that.

One of my Dad's favorite poems.

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 2, 2018:

This poem is hard for me to follow because of the Southern dialect. I grew up in Michigan. "Spread them shadders everywhere." What is a "shadder"? "Drap asleep." What does "drap" mean? "Brash fer me!" "What does "brash" mean?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@LiterateHiker No, it's used as an adjective "...April's altogether too brash for me!"

ZUIDER ZEE The Wehrmacht walking hand in hand Drinking herbal tea Their boots kicking up ...

Tomfoolery33 comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I like it! Not sure what it means, but I like it.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@RaaChenn I know what you mean. Sometimes I get into this sound and image thing, and it just comes out.

Okay.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I personally don't think there's any such thing as the 'friend zone'. At the risk of sounding crass... Try to remember the feeling of being married and then see if you can get that flirtatious side of you back. Dating is such a bloody nightmare.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@Ellatynemouth Thank you. I hope you're right. Too bad you don't live closer.

Okay.

AnneWimsey comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Can you dance, in any way shape or form? Guaranteed popularity!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

I can dance after some alcohol loosens me up. But not too much, obviously.

I know that we're all just a bunch of profile pics, posts, and comments, but there are a few people ...

HoaryMarmot comments on Jun 2, 2018:

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is the third largest rodent in North America after the porcupine and beaver.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@HoaryMarmot So was I.

One of my Dad's favorite poems.

LiterateHiker comments on Jun 2, 2018:

This poem is hard for me to follow because of the Southern dialect. I grew up in Michigan. "Spread them shadders everywhere." What is a "shadder"? "Drap asleep." What does "drap" mean? "Brash fer me!" "What does "brash" mean?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

A "shadder" is a shadow, "drap" is drop, brash is regular English and means loud and boisterous.

Okay.

Ellatynemouth comments on Jun 2, 2018:

I personally don't think there's any such thing as the 'friend zone'. At the risk of sounding crass... Try to remember the feeling of being married and then see if you can get that flirtatious side of you back. Dating is such a bloody nightmare.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

I haven't even gotten as far as a date yet.

Look what I caught!

Shelton comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Catch and release.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

She hopes.

Is human nature evil?

mordant comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Wrong question in my view. Evil is a religious concept connected with sin and guilt and divine punishment. I would ask if it's inherent to human nature to have a bias towards harming others or even acting toward others without considering potential harms. My answer to that is it's human nature to...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

Agreed.

This is it.

Markus comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Am I reading this wrong or is Watts saying that the whole point of the universe is to facilitate our experience of it? If so, I’m calling BS?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@Markus I think he was originally a deist, but I think he later was purely taoist.

I know that we're all just a bunch of profile pics, posts, and comments, but there are a few people ...

HoaryMarmot comments on Jun 2, 2018:

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is the third largest rodent in North America after the porcupine and beaver.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@HoaryMarmot I just didn't understand how it related to the post. I didn't mean to be derogatory.

Order Out of Chaos Grown old, my father carried around little scraps of paper—old pictures, ...

Petter comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Very powerful and evocative.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

Thank you.

I know that we're all just a bunch of profile pics, posts, and comments, but there are a few people ...

HoaryMarmot comments on Jun 2, 2018:

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is the third largest rodent in North America after the porcupine and beaver.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

OK

It's the first day of June, which means lots of lovely things.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Early summer is great. Unfortunately, here it's been in the high 80s and muggy with a thunderstorm every day. It's supposed to get better, though.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

@Petter I've experienced that in our western states, but never spent a large amount of time there. I did live in California, but most of the time it's not that extreme.

This is it.

Markus comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Am I reading this wrong or is Watts saying that the whole point of the universe is to facilitate our experience of it? If so, I’m calling BS?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

No, he's saying there's nothing beyond the here and now. Whether we are "there" or not.

Well..okay I guess.

phxbillcee comments on Jun 2, 2018:

Another album cover? I guess she's got a hot tongue???

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 2, 2018:

It's a "mother-in-law's tongue". That's the common name for the plant.

This is it.

SamHarrisFan comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Beautiful picture and wonderful sentiment, tnorman. Thanks for posting.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

Sure.

I thought he was around for longer than that.

SkotlandSkye comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Pretty sure Satan was somebody's furry companion. RIP little friend.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

Yeah, that's what I figured. But it's kind of startling when you first look at it.

This can't be real.

KKGator comments on Jun 1, 2018:

It's got to be a comedy album.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

I hope.

I think I know the answer.

Mofferatu comments on Jun 1, 2018:

I think - yellow! Definitely yellow.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

Agreed.

Well, I do enjoy pancakes...

Mofferatu comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Tough choice. I love pancakes! But, I do love the devil, and she's awfully cute when she's angry.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

lol

What business is this?

mistymoon77 comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Perhaps a strip club. No one wants to see dingleberries dangling where they shouldn't be or anything else for that matter.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

Ew

What business is this?

CalvinJoe comments on Jun 1, 2018:

I’ve heard that it’s more hygienic to jerk someone off than shake their hand.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

I'll have to remember that.

Yesterday it said "spine".

CraeftSmith comments on Jun 1, 2018:

Another dastardly deed by Anagromaton

Tomfoolery33 replies on Jun 1, 2018:

lol, I gotta remember that name.

What is the sexiest thing you have ever heard A Woman say? (My answer in comments)

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 31, 2018:

I can't remember. It's been too long.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

@Faithless1 I think I'll pass on that.

Your Husband's Gas May Actually Help You Live Longer, According To Study

Faithless1 comments on May 31, 2018:

Would not be worth it.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

lol

Don't think I've been to that one.

Johnsalterego comments on May 31, 2018:

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

Perfect!

Well..okay I guess.

Rudy1962 comments on May 31, 2018:

That's different

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

Yep.

Never piss off the gardener.

Rudy1962 comments on May 31, 2018:

What a dick

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

lol

I feel the best adjective to use in describing Trump is "Petulant".

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 30, 2018:

No doubt.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

@Petter Ha!

"This is my personal hashtag creation post.

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 30, 2018:

??

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 31, 2018:

@Petter I see. Thank you.

I don't know what to say about this. It's a real album cover.

mistymoon77 comments on May 30, 2018:

Who's doing the sucking and who's doing the blowing is the question.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

Yep.

I don't know what to say about this. It's a real album cover.

OpposingOpposum comments on May 30, 2018:

Hmmm. Horny folks....

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

lol

He's right you know.

phxbillcee comments on May 30, 2018:

I wonder where this is?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

Don't know.

I don't know what to say about this. It's a real album cover.

Johnsalterego comments on May 30, 2018:

I don't think they're doing it right

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

lol

Always good fun to read the protest signs at a redneck protest. :D

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 30, 2018:

I think I know where the "moran" is.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

@Donotbelieve lol, I'm sure.

Branches Branches on trees grow outward, upward; into sky and sun holding birds and buds and ...

azzow2 comments on May 30, 2018:

Like maturing and changing, manipulation of energy to emerge into something else. Good rune

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

Thank you.

Branches Branches on trees grow outward, upward; into sky and sun holding birds and buds and ...

pixiedust comments on May 30, 2018:

How apropos for summer! Kudos.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 30, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm old enough now that I'm starting to think a little bit about my legacy.

atheist comments on May 29, 2018:

As a Buddhist would say, "Nothing is permanent!" Including one's legacy! ?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

Yep.

Has anyone else noticed how some men don't want to be short, and some ladies don't want small ...

CalvinJoe comments on May 29, 2018:

Social pressures?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

Absolutely!

I'm old enough now that I'm starting to think a little bit about my legacy.

Jenmcjen comments on May 29, 2018:

I've been thinking about this, too, lately. Mainly because I am so compelled to write in journals. A question on here actually led me to look at all the journals I keep, and I'm asking myself. why? You know, and writing about that in my journal. Because my life is not - well, okay, my life COULD be ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

Keep writing. It's a way of learning.

Theists aren't alone in assuming an unquestioning belief in a comforting illusion.

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 29, 2018:

People like to believe in simplified narratives that become fables. Sad, but true. None of us are exempt.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

@NotConvinced Thanks.

This shirt. Oh my?

Shelton comments on May 29, 2018:

Definitely a bold statement!

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

Just what I was going to say.

Good advice.

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 29, 2018:

I need to remember that sometimes.

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

@ProudMerry I don't have any grandkids yet. My oldest is 45, but he married late, to a woman who already had kids. My other 2 are 24 and 21, so they're in no rush. I kind of had 2 separate families.

On a positive note..

Tomfoolery33 comments on May 29, 2018:

Nothing like a positive attitude!

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

@Cherrybee Lol, that's true!

Yeah, that's getting real.

Johnsalterego comments on May 29, 2018:

He's been there before methinks

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

It would appear so.

Makes sense.

Johnsalterego comments on May 29, 2018:

Wonder if conscious thought went into that?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

Who knows?

Do you remember your dreams?

Marika comments on May 29, 2018:

I keep a notebook by my bed and write down any dream I remember as soon as I wake up. The more I write them down, the more I remember them. Does anyone else do this?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

I did that for a few months about 25 years ago. I was on a kick of reading Jung. They seemed to comment on my life, but I never got any "important" messages from them. I had a voice in a dream tell me to listen to Mahler's 6th symphony, and I found it and listened, and other than enjoying it, I never got the meaning of it.

Turn around now.

RavenCT comments on May 29, 2018:

I know someone who didn't get married after being dragged into a bathroom over a measurable event.... just sayin'....

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

lol

Woman knows what she wants.

RavenCT comments on May 29, 2018:

Also what is a 40?

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 29, 2018:

40 ounce malt liquor or beer.

Brilliant!

LEPeff comments on May 28, 2018:

Brilliant!

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 28, 2018:

I said that already, lol.

Okay.

Faithless1 comments on May 27, 2018:

I'd say it has existed as long as music has. poor old monks probably had plainchant earworms

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 27, 2018:

lol

That's some good thinking right there!

phxbillcee comments on May 27, 2018:

Well, I claim to be fifty-thirteen, but not due to being high. I just want to be able to honestly say that I'm still in my fifties!

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 27, 2018:

@phxbillcee Thanks.

That's some good thinking right there!

phxbillcee comments on May 27, 2018:

Well, I claim to be fifty-thirteen, but not due to being high. I just want to be able to honestly say that I'm still in my fifties!

Tomfoolery33 replies on May 27, 2018:

I'll be fifty-13 in a couple of weeks.

When the Spell is Broken - Richard and Linda Thompson [youtu.