Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Gentleman's Rules (Dad's Best)


No.1  - Run with her on the beach.
No.2  - Give her your sweater when she’s cold.
No.3  - Never talk about other girls infront of her.
No.4  - Learn to play the guitar for her.
No.5  - Comfort her when she’s scared.
No.6  - Watch the sunset with her.
No.7  - If she can’t sleep, read her a bedtime story.
No.8  - If you get in a fight with her and she starts crying, just stop and hold her.
No.9  - Never force her to do anything.
No.10 - Call her beautiful, especially when she least expects it.
No.11 - Never let her walk home alone.
No.12 - Play with her hair when she’s laying on your chest.
No.13 - Always make the first move.
No.14 - Never lie to her, she’ll find out.
No.15 - Kiss her when she’s sleeping.
No.16 - Sing to her no matter how terrible your voice is. ..she’ll like it.
No.17 - When she’s fighting with someone, defend her even when you don’t think she’s right.
No.18 - Accept her for who she is.
No.19 - Call her beautiful instead of hot nor sexy.
No.20 - Don’t let go first during a hug.
No.21 - Tell her if she has something in her hair.
No.22 - Tell her you love her before she sleeps every night.
No.23 - Never go through her messages.
No.24 - Making her look bad infront of your friends will make you look bad, too.
No.25 - Always have her back.
No.26 - Kiss her in the rain.
No.27 - Leave her voice messages to wake up to.
No.28 - Stay on the call with her even if she fell asleep.
No.29 - Let her fall asleep in your arms.
No.30 - Give her piggyback rides.
No.31 - Call her babe.
No.32 - Apologize when you’re wrong.
No.33 - Always open the door for her.
No.34 - Boobs or butts doesn’t matter.
No.35 - Notice the little things.
No.36 - Give her flowers.
No.37 - Good hygiene is a must.
No.38 - Be confident.
No.39 - Don’t swear.
No.40 - Carry things for her.
No.41 - Always be the stronger one.
No.42 - Pay for dinner.
No.43 - Hold her chair.
No.44 - Be a good listener.
No.45 - Don’t brag.
No.46 - Compliment her.
No.47 - Don’t use her.
No.48 - Respect her.
No.49 - Perform random acts of kindness.
No.50 - Never take her for granted.
No.51 - Give her breakfast in bed.
No.52 - Hang out with her friends too, not just yours.
No.53 - Do whatever it takes to make her happy. 
No.54 - She’s more important than video games.
No.55 - Don’t make a promise if you’re going to break it.
No.56 - If she slaps you, you probably deserved it.
No.57 - She should have three things from you; your sweatshirt, a stuffed animal and a really pretty ring.
No.58 - Never slap her, even if it’s just in a joking way.
No.59 - If they complain that something hurts, rub it for them without being asked.
No.60 - Forget her birthday once and you’re screwed.
No.61 - Hug her from the back.
No.62 - Never insult her, even if you’re joking around.
No.63 - Never miss a date.
No.64 - Try your best to get her something on your vacation. (it doesn’t have to be expensive, as long as it’s from the heart)
No.65 - Wear that knitted sweater that she mad for you. (it will mean the world to her)
No.66 - Never ask her to buy you things.
No.67 - If you love her, show her, not your friends.
No.68 - Don’t get upset if she wants to watch chick flicks. (you might even like it)
No.69 - When she’s sick, don’t neglect her.
No.70 - Reply her texts.
No.71 - Never ask a girl out because of a dare.
No.72 - Never be late for a date.
No.73 - Unexpected surprises.
No.74 - When both of you are in a fight, take the blame even if she’s wrong.
No.75 - Listen to what she has to say.
No.76 - If you know she loves you, don’t play with her emotions and take advantage of it.
No.77 - When she refuses to talk to you because you did something to upset her,insist and make up for it.
No.78 - Make her feel like a princess.
No.79 - Shift to the dangerous side when crossing the street.
No.80 - When she drops something, stop whatever you’re doing to help her.
No.81 - Never let her down of blow her off.
No.82 - Treat her like your best friend.
No.83 - Kiss the back of her hand.
No.84 - Love her when she least deserves it — that’s when she needs it the most.
No.85 - Tell her your stories and feelings too. She wants to hear them. Promise.
No.86 - Don’t tell her lies just to spare her feelings, she’d rather know the truth now rather than finding out later.
No.87 - Yes, “I’m cold” is another way of saying “hug me”.
No.88 - Believe her and believe in her.
No.89 - Always listen to what she has to say.
No.90 - Good grammar is sexy.
No.91 - Look her in the eyes.
No.92 - Let her rest her head on your shoulder.
No.93 - Take the initiative to go and talk to her.
No.94 - Have pillow fights with her.
No.95 - Never talk bad behind her back. 
No.96 - Never be a jerk to her infront of her friends.
No.97 - Never go to parties or hang out with other girls without her. 
No.98 - Never make excuses.
No.99 - Don’t talk to her when you’re mad. (you will screw something up)
No.100 - Don’t try to keep anything from her. 
No.101 - Slip sweet notes in her locker. (they will make her day)
No.102 - Never let a day pass without saying ‘I love you’ to her.
No.103 - Always protect her from any kind of harm.
No.104 - Never give her a reason to think that she’s the man in the relationship.
No.105 - Grand gestures.
No.106 - Kiss her under the stars.
No.107 - Love her unconditionally.
No.108 - Make her an album of the songs that reminds you of her.
No.109 - Never lead her on if you know nothing’s going to happen.
No.110 - Never answer “Does this make me look fat?” question. (it’s a trick)
No.111 - If you love her, never let her slip away.
No.112 - Your warmth soothes her heart.
No.113 - When going out, don’t ask her what she wants to do, take charge and decide.
No.114 - Smile and laugh at her jokes, even if they aren’t funny. 
No.115 - If you don’t have time for her, make time for her.
No.116 - Always be available for her.
No.117 - If you love her, tell her before it’s too late.
No.118 - Never forget an anniversary.
No.119 - When you’re around her, always make her feel like you’re her first and last.
No.120 - It’s the little compliments that means alot to her.
No.121 - Show her off infront of you or her friends.
No.122 - When she’s tired, carry her.
No.123 - Never accuse.
No.124 - Do it because you want to, not because you want something back in return.
No.125 - Actions speak louder than words.
No.126 - Have those I-love-you-more-fights. (she thinks it’s cute)
No.127 - Don’t say whatever when you are arguing. (it’ll make her more mad)
No.128 - Never blame her for your mistakes.
No.129 - She loves that cute smirk. Promise.
No.130 - A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally.
No.131 - No more bro’s before ho’s. Well respected women, before bro’s.
No.132 - Don’t go anywhere without kissing her goodbye.
No.133 - Hold the door for every girl, attractive or not.
No.134 - Try to write a song for her, even if you’re not musically inclined. (she’ll love it no matter what)
No.135 - Text her good morning to have her day start with a smile. 
No.136 - She comes first. Always.
No.137 - Never let her forget how much she means to you. 
No.138 - Never let her fall asleep waiting for your call.
No.139 - Her “nothing” is always something.
No.140 - Never tell a girl she doesn’t understand. Ever. Chances are she does.
No.141 - Forehead kisses.
No.142 - Have a day for just you and her, she loves the one on one time.
No.143 - Have tickle fights with her (but let her win)
No.144 - Dance with her even when there’s no music on.
No.145 - Stay up, even if you are tired to talk or chat with her.
No.146 - Never give her a reason to doubt your feelings for her.
No.147 - Never reject her kisses or hugs.
No.148 - Don’t text or call her just because you’re bored.
No.149 - Kiss her spontaneously in the middle of her sentence.
No.150 - Love her for who she is, not for who you want her to be.
No.151- When she pushes you away, pull her in closer.
No.152- Call her love. It sounds classy.
No.153- Tuck her hair behind her ear.
No.154- Never compare her with your ex-girlfriends. She is incomparable. 
No.155- Never underestimate a girl’s ability to find things out. 
No.156- If you fall in love with her, tell her. Just be prepared to catch her.
No.157- In the middle of a hug, squeeze a little harder. (she’ll love it, promise)
No.158- A gentleman always cheers for his hometown team. Win or lose. 
No.159- A gentleman respects every women in his life. If you can’t respect your own mother, forget about respecting your girlfriend. 
No.160- Stupid lame jokes; awkwardly adorable moments.
No.161- A gentleman never hits a girl, ever.
No.162- A gentleman always thinks before he says. 
No.163- A gentleman is never rude.
No.164- A gentleman never breaks a promise.
No.165- Don’t try to out dress a woman. She should be the center of attention and should now feel that she’s under dressed. 
No.166- A gentleman always dresses well.
No.167- Don’t just talk the talk.
No.168- Look people in the eyes when you greet them and shake their hand. 
No.169- Never cut someone off.
No.170- If you’re trying to have a relationship, let the woman know. If you’re not, and you’re just trying to hit, let them know that, too.
No.171- Open doors. Pull out chairs. Let her order first. Simple manners.
No.172- No, she doesn’t look fat in the dress. Yes, even if she does.
No.173- Give girls a little extra respect.
No.174- Secret rooftop meetings never gets old.
No.175- Calling her “baby,” will make her melt every time. Promise. 
No.176- When listening to the radio, if a love song comes on, squeeze her hand tighter.
No.177- Your girlfriend is not the prettiest of them all, because in your eyes, she should be the only one who is pretty.
No.178- Confidence is sexy. Cockiness is not. 
No.179- Hold her while she cries, nothing feels better.
No.180- When hugging her, lift her off her feet and spin her around. (she’ll love it.)
No.181- Always maintain eye contact. It lets her know that you are only paying attention to her.
No.182- If you make her bite her lip, know that you’re doing a damn good job at whatever you’re doing.
No.183- Hold her tight, she won’t want you to let go.
No.184- Make holding her hand too tight be the only way you can hurt her.
No.185- Kisses aren’t everything; never underestimate the power of a good hug.
No.186- Play with her fingers, she loves the way your hand touches hers.
No.187- Grand gestures and complimenting the little things aren’t opposites. Do both. 
No.188- Don’t tell her your love is forever unless you have no doubt it is.
No.189- Tell her all your sweet memories together. She’ll be smiling all day long knowing that you remember every single moment you’re together.
No.190- If she’s amazing, she won’t be easy. If she’s easy, she won’t be amazing. If she’s worth it, you won’t give up. If you give up, you’re not worthy enough.
No.191- A man’s biggest mistake is giving another man an opportunity to make his woman smile. If you love her, you shouldn’t be giving any guy that chance. It should be you making her smile.
No.192- Every gentleman should have at least one suit in his closet. 
No.193- Good look’s just a bonus if you have a great personality.
No.194- If a girl admits that she likes you, know that it took every ounce of courage in her to say that. Idiot, don’t take her for granted. 
No.195- A gentleman should always have one good watch on his wrist. It’s a mark of character and dignity.
No.196- Gentlemen, wear a belt. It’s called underwear for a reason. 
No.197- Don’t try to outdress a woman. She should be the center of attention and should not feel that she’s underdressed.
No.198-  Being open-minded and aware of the world around you shows class and sophistication, but avoid seeming pretentious by being modest instead of showing off what you know.
No.199- Don’t ask about the last guy she was with. Being competitive is a young man’s game.
No.200- Avoid public fights with your woman. Keep things private to let her know there’s an exclusive world that you and her share.
No.201- Avoid unnecessary use of expletives in public, especially in the presence of a woman you’re trying to impress. 
No.202- If you want to leave her, leave her breathless. If you want to lie, lie next to her. If you want to let go, let go of your pride and pursue her.
No.203- Boasting about your intelligence isn’t attractive, neither is downplaying it.
No.204- Always keep the balance between obsession and apathy. Make her feel important but give her some space when she needs it.
No.205- Gentlemen, be aware that the line between confidence and arrogance is extremely thin. 
No.206- Every girl wants that feeling of being wanted and belonged too. So gentlemen, give it to her. Give her your undivided attention, the best that you can give and offer her, and the best of the best that you know she deserves.
No.207- Always kiss your lady’s hand. It will make her feel like a queen.
No.208- Apologize. You are not degrading yourself, you are showing that you care for that person’s feelings.
No.209- Don’t tell her you love her unless you really mean it. She might do something crazy, like believe it.
No.210- Nice guys finish last because they put their ladies first.
No.211- Don’t waste your time looking for all the wrong ones, when you already have the right one.
No.212- Whatever you give a woman, she’s going to multiply. If you give her sperm, she’ll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she’ll give you a home. So, if your give her any crap, you will receive a ton of shit.
No.213- Chivalry is very much alive. Just because a girl acts like she doesn’t care for those small things, inside she’s really looking for it.
No.214- Don’t bring up how many girls you’ve been with; it will not make you look better nor will it impress her.
No.215- Tell her nobody’s perfect, but she is as perfect as they come.
No.216- Allow your lady to walk ahead of you, not all over you. 
No.217- Don’t tell her you love her, if you have another girl by your side.
No.218- A girl’s dream is to own something that belongs to you. When she has that, she feels extra close to you. 
No.219- If you feel as if you’d die for her, live in such a way that she would know.
No.220- Go ahead, take a punch for her, give one if necessary, just make sure she wasn’t the one that got hurt.
No.221- Sometimes you shouldn’t have to ask how she’s doing. Read the signs: look into her eyes.
No.222- Remember, whenever she finishes a sentence with “I’ve never told anyone that before,” make sure to never forget.
No.223- Real men never stop trying to show a girl how much she means to him, even after he’s got her.
No.224- Kiss her nose.
No.225- Give her something to tell her friends about. 
No.226- A gentleman doesn’t need to hit a woman to feel like a “man”. After all, he is a gentle man. 
No.227- If she worries about you, it just means she cares. But when she stops caring, that’s when you should be worried.
No.228- When she starts to let go during a hug, pull her even closer and hug her even tighter.
No.229- Just because she has dated douchebags doesn’t mean there isn’t any chance for a nice guy. 
No.230- Don’t flip out when your girlfriend wonders who you’re with or what you’re doing. It means she cares and she’s actually afraid to lose you to someone else. 
No.231- “Don’t date the most beautiful girl in the world, date the girl who makes your world the most beautiful.”
No.232- Spill your heart out to her; if she loves you she’ll love to listen.
No.233- “Anyone can be heroic form time to time, but a gentleman is something you have to be all the time.” -Luigi Pirandello
No.234-  A boy makes his girl jealous of other women. A gentleman makes other women jealous of his girl. 
No.235- A true gentleman should never take advantage of any lady.
No.236- When you’re holding hands, squeeze hers from time to time. It will surely make her look at you and smile.
No.237- When she rubs her arms with both hands, it’s another sign of saying, “Hug me, make me warm.”
No.238- Remember, she loves you for you. So don’t try to go around changing yourself just to impress her. 
No.239- When you say ‘I love you’, say it in a way she’ll want to hear it. Look her in the eyes; grasp her hand; and lean close to her, so she knows you’re truly serious. 
No.240- If you aren’t treating her right, don’t be mad when somebody else does. 
No.241- Never ever make a girl feel anything less than perfect. 
No.242- A gentleman never lies to his woman. Ever. 
No.243- A gentleman should always give up his seat for the elderly.  
No.244- You came from a woman. So you have no right to disrespect one.
No.245- Hold her when she’s crying and tell her that everything’s going to be okay.
No.246- A gentleman can recognize it when he loses a fight. Know the difference between standing up for yourself and being a fool.
No.247- There are so many fishes in the sea. Do not settle until you have found your mermaid.
No.248- A gentleman only lies to his woman if it involves surprising her.
No.249- If you break up with her, check up on her every once in a while to make sure she’s alright.
No.250- A gentleman admits when he’s wrong, and stands his ground when he is right. 
No.251- A gentleman respects a woman’s boundaries.
No.252- Fall in love with her flaws. Everything else will be a plus. 
No.253- It doesn’t matter how many fights you two may get into. If you truly do love her, it should never matter. Ever. 
No.254- Love her when she least deserves it because that’s when she needs it most.
No.255- Honesty. She’ll respect you even more.
No.256- Be the one who stays by her side and protects her. Especially when no one else does. 
No.257- Tell her she’s beautiful everyday. You don’t know how much that will mean to her.
No.258- A gentleman doesn’t just tell his lady he loves her, he shows it.
No.259- Any lady just wants you to be a well-mannered gentleman that treats others right.
No.260- A gentleman is always a gentleman and nothing less.
No.261- Before speaking your concerns, give them thought, then do so appropriately. 
No.262- “I love you” means nothing if you don’t sincerely mean it. 
No.263- Respect people’s feelings. Even if it does not mean anything to you, it could mean everything to them.
No.264- Pretty and sexy is not the same as beautiful.
No.265- She deserves the best. Even if you’re not meant to be the man to give it to her. 
No.266- A kiss is nothing unless it is backed up feelings for her.
No.267- Chivalry never died, the gentleman in you did.
No.268- A good gentleman treats his mother like a queen and treats you the same.
No.269- Just because you’ve stopped talking to each other doesn’t mean you’re not on her mind.
No.270- Don’t make her feel special when she’s actually not. Avoid false hope.
No.271- If she’s responsible for your smile, then be responsible with her heart.
No.272- A true man’s heart knows no distance.
No.273- Never, ever give her a reason to feel threatened by another woman. 
No.274- A good gentleman is smart, but a great gentleman is well-educated.
No.275- Remember, she has a past too. Don’t hold it against her.
No.276- You need to have your favourite song. The one that reminds you how it all began. Make sure she never forgets it.
No.277- Never make her stay up all night waiting for your call, and have to realize late at night that you aren’t going to call.
No.278- Don’t underestimate the power of a hug. It can turn her day around. 
No.279- If she leans against you, hug her. She wants to be held.
No.280- Calm, cool and composed. All characteristics a gentleman possesses. 
No.281- If you love her, remember that on the bad days.
No.282- Chivalry will never run out of style. 
No.283- Men are supposed to lead, not lead on. 
No.284- Never miss a chance to tell her you love her because you never know when it’ll be your last.
No.285- Being a male is a matter of birth. Being a man is a matter of age. But, being a gentleman is a matter of choice. 
No.286- Hold her tighter, kiss her harder and love her more as everyday goes by. 
No.287- Treat everybody equally. Their sexual orientation should not matter.
No.288- A gentleman never pursues an already taken woman. 
No.289- Good morning texts.
No.290- Be a lady’s man, not a ladies man.
No.291- Chivalry is a beautiful, genuine thing. It will never die.
No.292- Make her your everything in front of everyone, everytime.
No.293- The acknowledgement of a gentleman is found through his actions and the word in which he gives. 
No.294- Ladies first.
No.295- She chose to be with you, don’t test her.
No.296- An already taken gentleman never pursues another woman.
No.297- A gentleman never has to tell anyone he is gentleman.
No.298- Love her through life, through death, and even after that.
No.299- Never make a promise you can’t keep.
No.300- Don’t hold anything against her, especially her mistakes.
No.301- A gentleman knows that if it ever comes to that, he can let go of her, but he will never forget her. 
No.302- A gentleman knows when to call her sexy, and when to let her know she’s beautiful. 
No.303- Spending time with your lady is all well and good, but a gentleman never forgets his friends.
No.304- Chivalry and respect are as natural to a gentleman as breathing. They should not require effort. 
No.305- Trust will make or break your relationship. 
No.306- A real gentleman doesn’t have to undo your shirt to get a better view of your heart. 
No.307- Treat every woman the way you’d want your daughter to be treated. 
No.308- A gentleman knows that it takes what won her, to keep her. 
No.309- A gentleman should not abuse power, but they shouldn’t forget that they have it. 
No.310- Practice what you preach. It’s as simple as that. 
No.311- By respecting the boundary between being close friends and flirting, you’re respecting your lady.
No.312- Treat your lady like you treat your Tumblr, give her all your time, love and respect. 
No.313- It doesn’t have to be her birthday or Valentine’s Day. Show up at her door with a rose, a blanket and a picnic table. 
No.314- A gentleman should not easily let his woman slip his sight, but he should know her freedom of space.
No.315- A gentleman should always treat a girl well, before they are together, and after as well. 
No.316- Chivalry is the only “wingman” you need. 
No.317- Add a genuine “how are you’ to your greetings and an “I’m there for you” to your goodbyes. 
No.318- If you care about her, chase after her. 
No.319- A gentleman shouldn’t strive to make his girl jealous, but to make others jealous of his girl. 
No.320- Just show her that you care.
No.321- A gentleman must know how to take care of himself as well. 
No.322- Don’t leave her because of long distance. The absence makes the heart grow fonder. 
No.323- The trick to being a gentleman is making her feel like a lady. 
No.324- Texting her “good morning beautiful” instantly puts her in a good mood. It lets her know that she is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning. 
No.325- Be yourself, because by being yourself you could possibly be everything that she needs.
No.326- Sometimes she’s just waiting for you to make the first move. 
No.327- A gentleman never allows himself to come second to another, and knows when he has to move on. 
No.328- Play games, not ladies.
No.329- Always tell the truth.
No.330- Love is like a wheel, it has its ups and downs. But in the end you’ll find out it’s still meant to last forever.
No.331- A gentleman should be honest to everyone, including himself, at all time. 
No.332- A true gentleman will do anything to make his girl happy.
No.333- Never talk about past big loves, it will only make her think she needs to live up to it. 
No.334- Fall for her harder everyday.
No.335- A gentleman knows that once you have her, you keep her. 
No.336- Don’t go to sleep unless everything is okay between you and your lady. 
No.337- Second chances mean that she loves you too much to leave, don’t do anything to change that. Return the favour.
No.338- A gentleman should tell his lady every night before he goes to sleep just exactly how much she means to him. 
No.339- Being a gentleman isn’t a form of courtship, it’s a way of life. 
No.340- The sexiest curve on her body is her smile. 
No.341- Don’t ever break her trust in any way, because you will never fully gain it back. 
No.342- Cheating is never okay. There is no justification for it. Just don’t.
No.343- The way a gentleman treats his mother, is a pretty good indicator of how he will treat his lady. 
No.344- Late night conversations is something every girl likes. 
No.345- If you truly love her, you’d want what’s best for her; whether it includes you or not.
No.346- Don’t ever make a lady cry. 
No.347- Stay calm and be her man. 
No.348- Don’t settle for someone that doesn’t treat you the best they can. You always deserve 100% of someone’s love. 
No.349- Never underestimate a lady’s will power.
No.350- Show her that chivalry isn’t dead.
No.351- Love doesn’t make the world go round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile. 
No.352- Saying sorry doesn’t fix the problem. It’s what you do after that truly counts. 
No.353- Don’t make promises you can’t keep, it’s not fair to her. 
No.354- A real gentleman is well versed when it comes to poetry. 
No.355- A true gentleman only gives for the sake of giving, never expecting anything in return.
No.356- Give her reasons to believe, not to doubt. 
No.357- Simple good night and good morning text messages are highly appreciated.
No.358- Don’t talk about other girls, when you have a girlfriend. Make her feel like she is your only one, because she should be. 
No.359- A gentleman attracts the attention of many, but only has eyes for his own lady.
No.360- A lady would rather be hurt with the truth, than with a lie. 
No.361- A gentleman always reminds his lady how much she means to him, even though she won’t forget. 
No.362- The worst thing you could do to a girl is compare her to another girl. 
No.363- Remind her of how beautiful she is, every now and then. 
No.364- A gentleman knows that it is often the simple gestures that mean the most.
No.365- A true gentleman should always trust his woman, because if you were truly in love, there is no reason to think she’d betray you.
No.366- A true gentleman won’t judge by looks but by heart. 
No.367- Never date an ex’s best friend; chances are that will ruin their friendship and quite possibly end your new relationship. 
No.368- Say nice things to her because you mean them, not just because she wants to hear them.
No.369- A gentleman knows to let his past make him better not bitter. 
No.370- Kiss her like it is your first kiss, everytime. 
No.371- Put some effort into the conversation. 
No.372- When she cries, don’t say a thing, just hold her tight, and make her feel safe. 
No.373- Compliments feel better when they’re genuine and unexpected. The more girls you call beautiful, the less impact it has.
No.374- A true gentleman will admit when he is wrong. 
No.375- Real men stay faithful. They don’t have time to look for other woman because they’re too busy looking for new ways to love their own.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Film

Remember film? Loading it, shooting it all too quickly, driving to the Fotomat — lots of delayed gratification and blurry prints. Before digital banished those bad memories, there was Polaroid, whose SX-70 was the first mainstream instant camera to develop photos with no chemical bath — or film-peeling — required. A smashing success, the camera made Polaroid synonymous with automatic film development and became such a staple of '70s life that at one point, Americans reportedly spent more money on Polaroid film than on toothpaste.

Wisdom


“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Every Touring Show Needs a Great Name.


End of the World Rock and Roll Tour
(Just Some Doomsday Predictions in My Lifetime)

1967 Jerusalem "Time of the Gentiles has Ended" Tour
1970 North American "True Light Church of Christ" Tour
1973 Worldwide "Comet Kohoutek" Tour
1975 Jehovah's Witnesses "Staying Alive Unitil '75 Armageddon" Tour
1977 Revelations 9:3-12 "Killer Bee" Tour
1979 Walter M. Simmons "The Day of the Lord, adding the 12 years, 75 days to the June 28, 1967 date ends on September 10, 1979." Tour
1981 Bill Maupin "The Rapture, August" Tour
(Rescheduled to 1988 "Miscalculation" Tour)
1982 "Planetary Magnetic Alignment" Tour
1984 Jehovah's Witnesses "Sorry we were wrong in 1874, 1878, 1881, 1910, 1914, 1918, 1925, 1975, and 1984." Tour
1987 Hopi "Harmonic Convergence" Tour
1988 Edgar C. Whisenaunt "88 Reasons the Rapture Will be in 1988" Tour
1988 JR Church "Tribulation" Tour
1989 Edgar C. Whisenaunt "89 Reasons the Rapture Will be in 1989" Tour
1992 Lee Jang Rim: "Mission For The Coming Days" Tour
1993 David Koresh "Ranch Apocolypse" Tour
1994 Harold Camping "Are You Ready?" Tour
1994 Jehovah's Witnesses "80 Year Generation" Tour
1995 Jehovah's Witnesses "Armeageddon Delayed" Tour
1996 Sheldon Niddle "16 Million SpaceShips" Tour
1999 Vladimir Sobolyovhas "Armageddon Flood" Tour
2000 Michael Drosnin "World War Three" Tour
2001 Mount Ararat "Noah's Scroll 3 Doomsday" Tour
2004 Arnie Stanton "Asteroid Toutatis" Tour
2008 Ronald Weinland "Seven Seals" Tour
2010 Scott Mandelker "Discontinuous Event" Tour
2011 Harold Camping's Spring "The Bible Guarantees It!" Tour
2011 Harold Camping's Fall "The Bible Guarantees It! " Reunion Tour
2012 Mayan "Winter Solstice" Tour (Tentative)
2016 Lloyd Cunningdale "Donner Party" Tour  (Tentative)
2034 John Denton "Two Covenants" Tour (Tentative)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

ICE BAR TONIGHT!

I will be performing some cool magic, tonight at the ICE BAR, La Bodega Tapas Bar. Please help me sell the most drinks and get a mulled wine or hot rum too! Only $5!

All proceeds to a scholarship for a Master’s Degree at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. Not only is this scholarship an opportunity to live and study in the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, it will also prepare the recipient for a career as a “Gastronome”: a hands-on approach to the growth, cultivation, transportation, marketing and preparation of quality food. The scholarship is open to all Canadian citizens who are permanent Saskatchewan residents.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Letter to CTV


In the Kelly Dehn video piece on the standoff, I note that the kids are named by first name and pictured clearly. Beginning at 1:48 I feel that there is too much information disclosed. The girl is named and identified by age at 2:06 and the boy at 2:08. This in conjunction with the video footage continuing and the age related info to 2:27 made it apparent to me immediately who the kids are. I had not seen this video until yesterday and knew nothing about the incident when it happened. I picked up the story about eighteen months ago while researching. It makes me feel uncomfortable knowing that I, as well as anyone else who has ever met the brother and sister involved here, and seen the video can so easily deduce their past. It is probably something a grade three student who is doing her best to support her single mom, would not ever want  to be reminded about.I have seen how hard she works to help out with her two brothers...that little girl is all grown up and deserves a shot at a childhood again.
I have worked in and around media for 28 years and know how tough your jobs can be. Would you consider removing or re-editing this piece for the sake of the children?

DJ Freeky D
cc/CTV Winnipeg

p.s. I did not include a link to your story in my piece on this incident because I felt you had revealed too much information. I hold CTV in high regard and would have liked to credit you as a source but instead left all of your material out.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

He Said, She Said.


It came to my attention recently that Kingsley Bruce may be nearing a release date and that it had not received any media attention at all. Media is pretty quick to swoop in with their cameras and mics looking for sexy soundbites when the tactical unit is in play but where is the follow up when things like parole hearings come up?
When a story like this one ends with the cold statement by the police like the one at the end of the story, it is especially sad and that my friends got a whole he said, she said story going in my mind. 

At the end of the story I said, "We need to be more serious in the way we treat the subject of violence against women, it really has to stop". Here is how it started.

This official police statement said:

"On Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at approximately 6:00 a.m., District 6 uniformed members attended to a residence in the area of Pembina Highway and Newdale Avenue regarding a family dispute.
Upon arrival, members located a twenty-five year old female victim who appeared to have been assaulted. She was subsequently removed from the suite safely.
It was at this time an extremely distraught male suspect advised members of the Winnipeg Police Service that he was in possession of a firearm and refused them entry into the suite. Members were also alerted to the fact that a five year old female and thirteen month old male remained within the residence.  
As a result, the Winnipeg Police Service initiated the Incident Command Structure consisting of a variety of resources which included the following; Tactical Support Team, Crisis Negotiators, Uniformed Members, Major Crimes Unit, Canine Unit, including the assistance of the R.C.M.P.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., both children were safely removed from the suite and the male suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Thirty-two year old Kingsley BRUCE of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences;
  • Forcible Confinement
  • Utter Threats x 2
  • Assault Cause Bodily Harm
  • Including numerous Breaches
He has been detained in custody.
The Winnipeg Police Service would like to thank the public, including members of the media for their patience and co-operation during this day long incident."

About 6:00 that morning neighbors called police.

The next door neighbor said, "We just heard a lot of yelling and screaming and a lot of banging, you know, like somebody was getting abused"

Another neighbour said he heard a man tell police to "back off" because he had a weapon and "lots of ammunition."

Kingsley Bruce said, "See what happens when you try to come inside."

  In a rage, Bruce punched her in the face and punched her again and again continuing on kicking her in the stomach over and over and over.

The victim's impact statement said, "With every kick Kingsley issued me I reminded him I was (nine months) pregnant with his son, it was like he didn't care and continued to do whatever he was going to do."

The victim said, "The rage he had in his eyes will always be etched in my mind"

Bruce said, "Come back here bitch, I'm not done with you"

The police spokesman, Const. Jason Michalyshen said the woman is very shaken up by the whole incident, but that her injuries aren't serious.

The Crown attorney said, "There are not enough words I can use to describe how truly awful this offence is."

The Judge said, "You need help"

The Winnipeg Sun said, "THUG GIVEN FIVE YEARS.PAST VIOLENCE INVOLVED THREE WOMEN."

For more than ten hours police were in a standoff situation involving a fully pregnant woman being beaten by a drunk and violent man, while a five year old girl and her thirteen month old baby brother were powerless and could do nothing to stop it and all Michalyshen can muster is that the woman is very shaken up by the whole incident?

I have seen the pictures. Trust Freek when I say, the injuries WERE VERY VERY serious. Not to mention the unseen wounds on the Mother and her Daughter. 

Eminem said, 
...walk a thousand miles
In my shoes, just to see
What it's like, to be me
I'll be you, let's trade shoes


We need to be more serious in the way we treat the subject of violence against women, it really has to stop.