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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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(not exactly a poem I guess; it stems from something I over heard in a grocery line and something my wife said about being "cute" - hope you like it.) Perspective . . I often wonder if a man's perspective really counts for anything. Case in point: My husband. For such a narrow-minded individual he thinks he knows and understands everything. Take women for instance: Yep, that's it, especially what he knows about me after twenty-five years of matrimonial-bliss; bliss?? I wonder. He has been faithful - so far as I know, he has provided most of the income - through no fault of mine, he has given me four strapping, intelligent children - to hear him talk I had no part in it, and he has stayed with me for twenty-five years - which is no small thing for a man these days, but does he cook? Clean house? Do dishes or laundry? Don't kid yourself! Say the word sex and he's automatically in rut; say the word love and he's going fishing. Not that I think he doesn't love me, mind you, just the opposite - I know he does, but his perspective is, there is a time and place to say and show such things, and even then, the lights are out and he wishes I wouldn't be so wild and crazy. Wild and crazy? . . Food. Now there's a subject close to his heart. There are no inhibitions when it comes to food. Anything, anytime, anywhere…and lord knows, the amount he eats would feed Los Angeles for a week. His view is, you never know when the hammer's gonna fall. I'm still not sure what he means by that, but then, I don't know what he means with half the things he says, and between you and me, I'm not sure he does either. And of course, any sport is wonderful if women aren't involved. "If god wanted women to play sports he'd given them ice skates for feet, gloves for hands, helmets for hair, and they'd bounce basketballs on their knees instead of children - and he sure as heck wouldn't have given them honkers." Honkers? Not that my ears have ever heard! But back to a man's perspective. Shoes. I have a pair of shoes for every day of the week. A pair for every occasion. A pair for formal wear and a pair for leisure wear. A pair for yard work (yep I do yard work but he doesn't do housework…hmmm), and a pair for flopping around in…you know, thongs. I have four pairs of shoes - a pair of heels, a pair of flats, tennies, and thongs. But I buy too many shoes - "I only need one pair and bare feet" says he, who owns five by the way, excluding his boots, golf shoes, and waders. "Those aren't shoes - they're necessities!" Perspective. I have a dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, and other "leisure" items, like, a coffee-maker, toaster, juicer and such. He has "working" implements like a riding lawn mower, a motorized week-wacker, and air blower; an air compressor for his air-powered tools (necessities) that match his electric- powered tools (more necessities). If I do find time after using all my "leisure" items to do quilting, or crafting, needle work, or when the kids where still in school, help them with homework and attend school functions, I was being "cute". Cute? But he works. Whether he's browsing the internet, building birdhouses for the birds we don't have, or sitting in "his" garage drinking a beer, he's working. There is nothing "cute" about his "work." Perspective. It's all in one's viewpoint I guess. But so help me, the next time he says I'm being "cute", I'm going to knock his perspective right between the eyes! (c) may 2002 wesley james beard, jr. [This message has been edited by jwesley (06-04-2002 08:46 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jimmy I loved it...that all...just loved it! Thanks! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
haha,that was fun! Sandra |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Yep, it was a fun read, you charming scoundrel! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Jimmy, I don't remember you getting an interview with my wife and then writing down all of her thoughts... Well, for the record... I do windows, I do floors I do garbage and I do doors. Carpets clean is my specialty and dishes are done so easily Windows, blinds, tubs and sinks Toilets, trash, things that stinks Beds and breakfast on the sly Is there more, oh me, oh my! Do the bills, count the cash occasional frills, got a rash Keep the hot tub clean and clear For that moment, Yes, coming dear... I have my garage for necessities and she has the house and teevees I have the yard to trim the grass she has the wine, the chilled glass So, if I think it is too much I just go in and stomp and pound Cause I know that I am the boss that is why she keeps me around! [This message has been edited by Magnus (06-05-2002 02:15 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (giggles in delight) Oh Jimmy, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I just love the way you think, I think you've said a woman's perspective so well here! (big hugggsssssss) This is delightful, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jimmy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I cannot see where women need so many shoes, and this post here is coming from a woman So I guess it is all in one's perspective...I am not a typical woman, I guess, and maybe that's why I ain't gettin' married...mmmmm?and I love Barry's reply too! You guys are great! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Hey, I loved Barry's too...(we used to have a name for people like he wrote of...) and thanks to all for the read and especially taking time to say you did...and I had an Uncle that fit that mold to a tee...he's dead now, she's still alive and kickin'...looking for a husband...Barry...hee, hee. jwesley [This message has been edited by jwesley (06-05-2002 07:28 PM).] |
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