CULTURE/SOCIETY: The 50 Most Romantic Things That Ever Happened

This is what love looks like.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/summeranne/the-50-most-romantic-things-that-ever-really-happened

CULTURE/SOCIETY: Happy St Patty's Day

A link to other St Patrick's Day posts on my blog

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CULTURE/SOCIETY and SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: The End Of The Mistletoe?

I found this through Yahoo. It's from The Telegraph in The U.K. - OlderMusicGeek

Christmas kissing at threat because of mistletoe shortage
The future of a traditional kiss under the mistletoe is in doubt, as the plant is in danger of dying out because of modern farming methods.
By Louise Gray
Last Updated: 7:15PM GMT 05 Dec 2008

Horticulturalists blame a loss of ancient orchards and intensive harvesting methods that mean only the female plant with the berries is taken.

For this year at least, mistletoe is safe as a mild wet winter has ensured a profusion of plants.

But the future is in doubt. England's apple orchards, mistletoe's favoured habitat, have declined by 57 per cent in the past 50 years.

Jonathan Briggs, an ecologist, said the way the plant is cut for sale is also a threat.

Harvesters cut only the female plant, which has berries, leaving the male plant that will continue to grow and ultimately poison the tree.

"The Christmas market was previously a way for farmers to make a bit of money from something they did anyway,'' he said. "These days, only the stuff with berries is cut and everything else is left.''

Without action now, Mr Briggs said mistletoe may not survive.

"There's no crisis yet,'' he said. "But there might be one in 25 years if people don't manage mistletoe properly. It's a lost knowledge we need to regain.''

The evergreen with white berries is hung in doorways over the festive season. As a symbol of peace – and fertility – it is the custom to kiss beneath the decoration.

According to tradition, when the last mistletoe berry is gone there should be no more kissing.

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HUMOR: The Prospector

This is a joke the Ernest T Spoon emailed to me. - OlderMusicGeek

An old prospector walks his tired old mule into a western town one day. He'd been out in the desert for about six months without a drop of whiskey, and was mighty dry.

He walked up to the first saloon he came to and tied his old mule to the hitch rail. As he stood there brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger walked out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

The gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, have you ever danced?"

The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No, I never did dance. I just never wanted to."

A crowd had gathered by then and the gunslinger said, "Well, you old fool, you're gonna' dance now," and started shooting at the old man' s feet. The old prospector was hopping around and everybody was laughing.

When the gunslinger fired his last bullet, he holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.

The old man reached up on the mule, drew his shotgun, and pulled both hammers back making a double clicking sound. The gunslinger heard the sound and everything got quiet. The crowd watched as the gunslinger slowly turned around looking down both barrels of the shotgun.

The old man asked, "Son, did you ever kiss a mule square on the ass?"

The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No. But I've always wanted to."


The morals of this story are:
#1. Don't waste ammunition.
#2. Don't mess with old guys.

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CULTURE/SOCIETY: Honey, I'm Home

This is a Valentine's Day post from the blog, The Sneeze. - OlderMusicGeek

Stevie's Home! (A Valentine's Love Tip)

A long time ago when my wife was my girlfriend and we were LIVING IN SIN, a tradition was born. I'd like to now share it with you all.

I came home from work one day and found her in front of the computer. I said "Hello," and she barely grunted back. I don't even think she looked up.

Half-jokingly I responded, "Okay, we're gonna try this again." I walked out the front door and came back in a few moments later...

"STEVIE'S HOME, STEVIE'S HOME!!! YAY!!!" was the new over-the-top cheer I was greeted with. It was accompanied by a hug and kisses. And I loved it.

What began as a joke quickly became an ongoing practice that continues to this day in our house: The person who is home first must make a small fuss when the other person gets there.

Does it sound silly? Yes. Do I promise that it will set the tone for a nicer evening just about every time you do it? Yes.

The world is full of douchebags, guys. Take 3 seconds out of your precious day to make a fuss over each other. Do it like you mean it. Do it as a goof. Just do it a lot. I promise you'll be glad you did.

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CULTURE/SOCIETY: Valentine's Day Quizzes

Here's just a whole poop load of Valentine's Day quizzes I took. - OlderMusicGeek

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship. You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love. Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you Your flirting style: friendly and sweet What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Your Kiss is Red

You are intense about kissing but easily distracted. You kiss for attention, power, and passion. It doesn't take a lot for you to want to kiss someone. If you see a kissing opportunity, you always go for it! Kissing Type: Kissaholic (admit it!) People See Your Kisses as: Seductive You Kiss Best With: An Orange Kisser Stay away from: A Blue Kisser

What Color Is Your Kiss?

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who have a split personality - cold as ice on the outside but hot as fire in the heart. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please. Your ideal relationship is comforting. You crave a relationship where you always feel warmth and love. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage pessimistically. You don't think happy marriages exist anymore. In this moment, you think of love as something you can get or discard anytime. You're feeling self centered.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

Your Love Song Is

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing by Jack Johnson "Maybe you've been through this before But it's my first time so please ignore The next few lines cause they're directed at you I can't always be waiting, waiting on you I can't always be playing, playing your fool" You've been waiting for love, and you're not going to wait any longer!

What Love Song Are You?

You Are A Romantic Realist

You tend to be grounded when it comes to romance. Sure, you can fall hard... but only for someone you've gotten to know. And once you're in love, you can be a total romantic goofball... But you'd never admit it to your friends!

Are You Romantic or Realistic?

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CULTURE/SOCIETY: Does Your Name Suit You?

This was forwarded to me by The Sassy Witch. Thought you guys might find it amusing.

O: Dead sexy.
L: loved by everyone
D: has one of the best personalities ever
E: Is a damn good kisser.
R: Popular with all types of people
M: Makes dating fun
U: Really likes to chill.
S: Easy to fall in love with
I: Is always there for their friends.
C: Is wild and crazy.
G: Never let people tell you what to do.
E: Is a damn good kisser.
E: Is a damn good kisser.
K: a big tease

A: likes to flirt
B: Likes people
C: Is wild and crazy.
D: has one of the best personalities ever
E: Is a damn good kisser.
F: People adore you.
G: Never let people tell you what to do.
H: Has a very good personality and looks.
I: Is always there for their friends.
J: Lives life for fun.
K: a big tease
L: loved by everyone
M: Makes dating fun
N: Best kisser
O: Dead sexy.
P: never ready
Q: A hypocrite.
R: Popular with all types of people
S: Easy to fall in love with
T: crazy/hyper
U: Really likes to chill.
V: Not judgemental.
W: Very broad minded.
X: Never let people tell you what to do.
Y: Makes dating fun
Z: Always ready.