Getting seen in Hollywood is paramount, pun intended. Just check out what tickets cost for courtside seating at Lakers games. You have to be rich to sit there. And the people and corporations who do are rich. Many of the actors etc seen courtside are there courtesy of agents, managers, studios etc.
I don't care for spectator sports much. I don't think they're bad, unless they are detracting or distracting from what is going on in this Republic. I just never dug hanging out in crowds.
I might go once in a while. Took the kids to a baseball game last summer. No guns allowed btw. Glad they don't wand, what with my backup gun snugly hidden. Don't know what they do at Staples Center. Probably a pretty good violation of rights to protect the big wigs. Maybe I can wangle an invite from one of them and get shown to the private entrance. They even have a hidden bar for halftime to avoid the hoi polloi. Is it because they are better than the people or is it to keep away from embarrassing autograph seekers? You decide -s-.
Far as I go, everybody puts their clothes on the same way etc. And no remarks about taking them off lol. My gauge is always the content of character.
I've been seen in the company of a large variety of people. You name it. Even some of those Freedom sucking tantrum ridden collectivists. There is something to learn from everyone. Remember Tsung Tzu -s-.
Visibility. It is a price to pay. folks in Hollyweird pay it all the time. Comes with the territory. Paparazzi follow some of them all day, just to get em going to the cleaners, gassing up, getting tickets, yoga class etc. A lot of folks are curious what celebrities do. trust me, they do most of the things most people do, just often with more money lol.
Hope they are grateful and thankful. Some are and some are not. Content of character again and laways shows up.
Visibility means showing yourself. Some of us prefer to stay in the background, to be invisible til there is a reason to show ourselves. Ok. Just know where you are at.
There is a need for some to be in the forefront and some in the background.
Just be visible when the time comes.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Angles
A cityscape can look very attractive. And it is good to put your best foot forward. As long as it isn't a coverup.
Now I'm not getting into the whole urban blight (A coverup term itself) thing. But if I'm moving someplace, such as in my case Los Angeles (The belly of the beast lol), I'm checkin' out the WHOLE enchilada.
I've been looking at the LA and beyond area warts and all. Then again I don't fall for pr from the chamber of commerce. Again, it's good to see the fine points of anything. But if you don't encompass the whole situation then you cheat yoruself.
I love LA and yeah the Randy Newman song lol. But there is a collision course or pressure cooker with illegals, gangs and crime in general that is leading to catastrophe.
I should write again about illegals. Acapulco Joe comes to mind when I think of people who come here for the proverbial American dream.
I'll save that for another time.
On the same theme, ever look at celebrities? I do as part of my work as well as admiring certain actors (Especially female -s-) etc.
Check out closeups. You will notice they all have bumps and pores. That smooth sexy look is called airbrushing. I can't conceive of them doing that to me lol. Well maybe a little but no bikinis nor nudity.
We are human. And while it's no sin to put our best foot forward, it's a mistake to overemphasize. Just the same, it is stupidity to project the dirty and bereft always.
How bout realizing we are works in progress and, not settling for anything, we work towards getting it right?
Now I'm not getting into the whole urban blight (A coverup term itself) thing. But if I'm moving someplace, such as in my case Los Angeles (The belly of the beast lol), I'm checkin' out the WHOLE enchilada.
I've been looking at the LA and beyond area warts and all. Then again I don't fall for pr from the chamber of commerce. Again, it's good to see the fine points of anything. But if you don't encompass the whole situation then you cheat yoruself.
I love LA and yeah the Randy Newman song lol. But there is a collision course or pressure cooker with illegals, gangs and crime in general that is leading to catastrophe.
I should write again about illegals. Acapulco Joe comes to mind when I think of people who come here for the proverbial American dream.
I'll save that for another time.
On the same theme, ever look at celebrities? I do as part of my work as well as admiring certain actors (Especially female -s-) etc.
Check out closeups. You will notice they all have bumps and pores. That smooth sexy look is called airbrushing. I can't conceive of them doing that to me lol. Well maybe a little but no bikinis nor nudity.
We are human. And while it's no sin to put our best foot forward, it's a mistake to overemphasize. Just the same, it is stupidity to project the dirty and bereft always.
How bout realizing we are works in progress and, not settling for anything, we work towards getting it right?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Boxing Daze
I hate being put in a box. Considering my recent surgery, I mean that literally as well lol.
I understand a certain amount of categorization. What I object and rebel against is the attempt to lump people into human resource factories.
I have in my experiences, seen people with great talents, convinced to settle for less.
Maybe academics are not the cup of tea for some. Perhaps there are those who work with their hands better. Not stupid, God I hate disparaging, condescending attitudes as though some are a kind of thing, depersonalized, automat here for the service of their 'betters'.
All people are worthy of respect, unless their actions abrogate it.
I look for the uncommon, the unexpected. Some will never do but one thing. Can they do one thing well?
Are they in a box? Maybe. Or they have never had the chance to step out.
I can't save the world. But I can do my part.
And I am NOT going to fit in a box, hole, behind a fence or wall.
I will do what I can to help others to break free too.
I understand a certain amount of categorization. What I object and rebel against is the attempt to lump people into human resource factories.
I have in my experiences, seen people with great talents, convinced to settle for less.
Maybe academics are not the cup of tea for some. Perhaps there are those who work with their hands better. Not stupid, God I hate disparaging, condescending attitudes as though some are a kind of thing, depersonalized, automat here for the service of their 'betters'.
All people are worthy of respect, unless their actions abrogate it.
I look for the uncommon, the unexpected. Some will never do but one thing. Can they do one thing well?
Are they in a box? Maybe. Or they have never had the chance to step out.
I can't save the world. But I can do my part.
And I am NOT going to fit in a box, hole, behind a fence or wall.
I will do what I can to help others to break free too.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
The Howling Man
Another great Twilight Zone ep.
It's a fantastic story about a group of obscure monks who do not welcome a lost and wounded wayfarer. they practically kick him out only letting him stay because he collapses.
Occasionally the eerie sound of a wailing howl splits the air. At first the monks deny it but then relent.
In a dialog with the abbot, the man learns the monks have captured the devil, satan himself and keep him in a cell stopped by a wooden crook of truth.
The traveller disbelieves and in a dialog with the man who asks for help in the name of mercy, not God to be released.
Upon release, the man is revealed to be the devil and disappears into the night.
In the ensuing years WW2 and other horrific events plague mankind.
Before this, the disbelief of the traveller is countered by the abbot, who is emphatic but not shrill nor unbalanced.
Satan was captured shortly after WW1. Yes there were still sins and terrible things but it was argued not on a global scale.
The point of the exercise partly was that the abbot pointed out satan does cause evil as Man chooses it. But Man is capable of evil himself. There is a catalyst but free will is the tipping point. then evil can become epidemic.
I don't buy the 'relative calm' between world wars. There is always great travesty.
What I DO buy is evil either pretending to be bland or seducing ever so slowly.
As always The Howling Man got this kid to think even in grade school.
Then again, we were all taught that back then.
Pass it on.
It's a fantastic story about a group of obscure monks who do not welcome a lost and wounded wayfarer. they practically kick him out only letting him stay because he collapses.
Occasionally the eerie sound of a wailing howl splits the air. At first the monks deny it but then relent.
In a dialog with the abbot, the man learns the monks have captured the devil, satan himself and keep him in a cell stopped by a wooden crook of truth.
The traveller disbelieves and in a dialog with the man who asks for help in the name of mercy, not God to be released.
Upon release, the man is revealed to be the devil and disappears into the night.
In the ensuing years WW2 and other horrific events plague mankind.
Before this, the disbelief of the traveller is countered by the abbot, who is emphatic but not shrill nor unbalanced.
Satan was captured shortly after WW1. Yes there were still sins and terrible things but it was argued not on a global scale.
The point of the exercise partly was that the abbot pointed out satan does cause evil as Man chooses it. But Man is capable of evil himself. There is a catalyst but free will is the tipping point. then evil can become epidemic.
I don't buy the 'relative calm' between world wars. There is always great travesty.
What I DO buy is evil either pretending to be bland or seducing ever so slowly.
As always The Howling Man got this kid to think even in grade school.
Then again, we were all taught that back then.
Pass it on.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Sex Bombs
Kind of a companion piece to Brats.
Sex is traded in Hollyweird. Well then again it is everywhere.
I'm speaking only about behavior. Good or bad isn't necessarily relative. For the purpose of this post, we have it as is.
Too many people use sex instead of it being part of life.
The casting couch exists. I've escaped it so far lol. And people are sometimes used as if they were pieces of meat.
My way of looking at it is to rise above it. Make sure your base is secure and have a backup complete with money. Be careful with whom you associate and have your own mind.
They call it show business for a reason. It's remarkably like other work except for the type of product and return.
Many people are unaffected and though there is glam on one end, folks can be down to earth.
Some do not grow up as in maturity being stunted. I'm not talking about healthy childlike qualities such as spontaneity. I'm talking about the ability to make sound judgment is stunted.
Depends on the person. And it depends one who is around you.
It's that selfgovernment thing again. It extends to what we have set up in our Republic.
Start with self and build.
Sex is traded in Hollyweird. Well then again it is everywhere.
I'm speaking only about behavior. Good or bad isn't necessarily relative. For the purpose of this post, we have it as is.
Too many people use sex instead of it being part of life.
The casting couch exists. I've escaped it so far lol. And people are sometimes used as if they were pieces of meat.
My way of looking at it is to rise above it. Make sure your base is secure and have a backup complete with money. Be careful with whom you associate and have your own mind.
They call it show business for a reason. It's remarkably like other work except for the type of product and return.
Many people are unaffected and though there is glam on one end, folks can be down to earth.
Some do not grow up as in maturity being stunted. I'm not talking about healthy childlike qualities such as spontaneity. I'm talking about the ability to make sound judgment is stunted.
Depends on the person. And it depends one who is around you.
It's that selfgovernment thing again. It extends to what we have set up in our Republic.
Start with self and build.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Brats
Some of the kids in Hollyweird handle fame/success better than others.
I'm not here to name names, I'm not a sensationalist preying on the curiosity of the masses. Guess you could say I'm interested in what makes people tick. Sure I'm planning to get that PhD in Clinical Psych. But, I believe many of us share that curiosity.
Is it important to understand? Yes. On the other hand, over psychologizing is a maze like trap.
Most of the kids get fairly rapid success. That means for them big bucks. to the truly wealthy, it's a spit in the ocean. Learning how to deal with all the trappings some fall off a cliff. they are overwhelmed.
Drugs booze general decadence suck them in as they realize they can, in their world, get just about anything they want.
What would you do if you received huge salaries for your work? How would you handle it?
I hope I find out -s-.
Some of the kids do well. It's a matter of having a head on your shoulders and getting good people round you. They earn the money, they should do as they see fit. I'm all for a little free spirit capitolism.
Debate if you want the sometimes obscene bucks trundled round Hollyweird. It's hard to keep principles and not sell out.
Some of us try and succeed.
When I have the money, I will help people help themselves and for a number of reasons/causes.
I make no promises I cannot keep.
Some of the H-kids should be spanked. some think for themselves.
Self government works that way at all levels isn't it?
I'm not here to name names, I'm not a sensationalist preying on the curiosity of the masses. Guess you could say I'm interested in what makes people tick. Sure I'm planning to get that PhD in Clinical Psych. But, I believe many of us share that curiosity.
Is it important to understand? Yes. On the other hand, over psychologizing is a maze like trap.
Most of the kids get fairly rapid success. That means for them big bucks. to the truly wealthy, it's a spit in the ocean. Learning how to deal with all the trappings some fall off a cliff. they are overwhelmed.
Drugs booze general decadence suck them in as they realize they can, in their world, get just about anything they want.
What would you do if you received huge salaries for your work? How would you handle it?
I hope I find out -s-.
Some of the kids do well. It's a matter of having a head on your shoulders and getting good people round you. They earn the money, they should do as they see fit. I'm all for a little free spirit capitolism.
Debate if you want the sometimes obscene bucks trundled round Hollyweird. It's hard to keep principles and not sell out.
Some of us try and succeed.
When I have the money, I will help people help themselves and for a number of reasons/causes.
I make no promises I cannot keep.
Some of the H-kids should be spanked. some think for themselves.
Self government works that way at all levels isn't it?
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mob Rule
Lotta stuff about flash mobs these days. It's an old commie tactic.
Swarm in, loot and swarm out.
Works well in England and some other places infested with lack of Freedom, overwhelming entitlement babies and quick fix solutions that only increase societal bleeding.
The French and Russian revolutions come to mind among others. The brouhaha in Lybia is a current example as was the Iranian takeover in the late 70's. Come to think of it, Mao's murderous tirade in the 40's and the rape of Tibet are right up there. History is filled with mob rule.
In this case, society has been long time prepared, in the name of safety and that crappy bland word progress for the Zerglings (from hive monster in Starcraft, a popular game my son played)to ravenously ssaturate and literally destroy from within.
Democracy, mob rule was the purported objective in many of the previous maneuvers for control. We know how it works. I'm including all you leftist (democratic socialists included-you know who you are)mokes and all the socalled right wingers.
An aside: The left and the right are more similar than ever. The results are more collectivism for all. This will be obvious to many who pass by here. Just mentioning it since people are still trying to rely on the old dynamic while Rome burns. Or they are forestalling the inevitable by failing to restore the Republic.
There is a tendency for some to run screaming. Others want more social salve. But even in England and in France where their patriot Brigitte Bardot has warned of the jihadists, people are saying 'enough'.
Will that be enough? No. It will take action, as it is here, and for europe I don't know. They need a major revision. I told one of my clan cousins in London long ago they need to ditch the queen aka no more titular head no more homage, and get a Constitution and Bill of Rights. That went over like a turd in a punchbowl.
Our responsibility is to ourselves though I hope some day the world is truly Free.
Captain Obvious here. We must remain armed. We must stop the madness.
It's risky and might well lead to civil war. I hate to see it but what price is Freedom?
Stand fast and don't let the mob overrun you.
Swarm in, loot and swarm out.
Works well in England and some other places infested with lack of Freedom, overwhelming entitlement babies and quick fix solutions that only increase societal bleeding.
The French and Russian revolutions come to mind among others. The brouhaha in Lybia is a current example as was the Iranian takeover in the late 70's. Come to think of it, Mao's murderous tirade in the 40's and the rape of Tibet are right up there. History is filled with mob rule.
In this case, society has been long time prepared, in the name of safety and that crappy bland word progress for the Zerglings (from hive monster in Starcraft, a popular game my son played)to ravenously ssaturate and literally destroy from within.
Democracy, mob rule was the purported objective in many of the previous maneuvers for control. We know how it works. I'm including all you leftist (democratic socialists included-you know who you are)mokes and all the socalled right wingers.
An aside: The left and the right are more similar than ever. The results are more collectivism for all. This will be obvious to many who pass by here. Just mentioning it since people are still trying to rely on the old dynamic while Rome burns. Or they are forestalling the inevitable by failing to restore the Republic.
There is a tendency for some to run screaming. Others want more social salve. But even in England and in France where their patriot Brigitte Bardot has warned of the jihadists, people are saying 'enough'.
Will that be enough? No. It will take action, as it is here, and for europe I don't know. They need a major revision. I told one of my clan cousins in London long ago they need to ditch the queen aka no more titular head no more homage, and get a Constitution and Bill of Rights. That went over like a turd in a punchbowl.
Our responsibility is to ourselves though I hope some day the world is truly Free.
Captain Obvious here. We must remain armed. We must stop the madness.
It's risky and might well lead to civil war. I hate to see it but what price is Freedom?
Stand fast and don't let the mob overrun you.
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