"I got plenty of friends. They go by the names of Jack (Daniels), Paddy (Power), Jim (Beam), Basil (Hayden), Glen (Grant), Johnnie (Walker), and Samuel Adams.
Best friends a man can have!"
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Do you still make friends?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oddball Nov 20, 2012. 41 Replies 0 Likes
An article in today's New York Times (July 15, 2012, "Sunday Styles" section) caught my attention: "…Continue
The Manslater
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brandon Michael Jan 8, 2012. 21 Replies 0 Likes
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New book: "Manning Up: How the Rise of Women Has Turned Men into Boys"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Monster Mar 1, 2011. 34 Replies 0 Likes
A book has just been published (today) that may be of interest to frequenters of this site: Kay Hymowitz, Manning Up: How the Rise of Women Has Turned Men into Boys (…Continue
Depressing effects of Northeast winter on dress?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Len L Feb 7, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
If you live in the Northeast of the US or in some other part of North America that has been hammered by snowstorms this winter, have the conditions worn down your standards of dress? An article under…Continue
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Johnny replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"I've been wanting to make some new freinds and my circle of friends I realized at some point are more acquintances than friends. I called up a "buddy" recently and asked him to pick me up from the mechanic had to drop my car off. He…"
Michael D. Denny replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"I'll take that to mean "no". "
Dennis D replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Don't really knock making friends out of the park, do ya?
Go get 'em tiger!"
Michael D. Denny replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Don't really knock the reading comprehension skills out of the park, do ya?"
Dennis D replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"So, these people befriend you because it is "required"? Ahh, roger that. Charge forward!"
Michael D. Denny replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Do I? Yea, all the time. My assorted professions,as well as my active participation in church and my Masonic Lodge kind of require it. "
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Hey Elliot,
Yeah, ditto on all you said here. That part about not controlling discussions is very convicting for me. Listening is a critical art and valuing the other person rather than making them a reflection of yourself. "
Dennis D replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"No, I don't make REAL friends, no one I would ever count on in an emergency or "Crisis" as it were. I'm mid 40s, I meet plenty of acquaintances, but no actual friends, those fellows I encounter now are too superficial. Also,…"
Elliott Jason Ridgway replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Clint,
you just described how I used to be until a few years ago... and am in the process of keeping the positive qualities of the "visionary" while junking the aspects that was unconsciously alienating myself from others...
I used…"
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Hello R.,
So you've always felt like an outsider? Sounds like you have no control over the situation."
Davis replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Clint,
I know that in our men's group at church the men are ages 20 to 82. There is a lot of mentoring of younger and older guys just through the discussions we have. There is no apology that we study the scriptures as the basis for our…"
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Hey Davis,
Well said. I think this is a problem that is getting worse. The breakdown of the family is a clear cause of these things and as such it is rapidly getting worse since the 60s.
Men can't learn socialization when they…"
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Hey R.,
I've given this some thought over the past couple of days. And I wish I hadn't said any of the rest of what I said. It clouds the issue. And if I'm going to bother to say something let me say it…"
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Hey man, I'm not trying to say you're an elitist snob. I'm talking about the path that folks are on, even if they stay at the most healthy first part of a path.
People always misunderstand - thanks at least for not…"
Clint Connolly replied to Miles R.'s discussion Do you still make friends?"Also, realize that the essence of your tone is that you are authentic and everyone else is not. You are the ubermensch and the rest of us those who are asleep.
Know what I mean? Who wants to be friends with an elitist snob except…"
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- Philosophy, critical thinking, religion, Judaism, classical music, opera, European languages, English literature, phonetics, logic, probability theory, hats, fountain pens, keeping fit
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- Favorite authors of fiction: Kingsley Amis, Jane Austen, Michael Chabon, Robertson Davies, George Eliot, Henry James, James Joyce, Vladimir Nabokov, Anthony Powell, Anthony Trollope, Mark Twain, Evelyn Waugh, Oscar Wilde. Authors of travel narratives: Bill Bryson, Robert Byron, Jonathan Raban, Paul Theroux, Mark Twain, Evelyn Waugh. Philosophy: R. G. Collingwood, William James, Ludwig Wittgenstein. (The philosopher whose writings I have studied most extensively and intensively is Kant, but that has nothing to do with liking them.)
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- At 6:51pm on August 17, 2012,
Rockeman said… I look forward to speaking. :)
- At 9:18pm on January 2, 2012,
Milo Morris said… NO WAY!!!!!
How you doin', man?? I'm doing well. My man's mom passed away a couple years ago, and now he and I are living at his family's home up in the hills near Bethlehem, PA. I can practically hear the banjos.
Things have gotten pretty bad at the Philadelphia Orchestra. They're still investigating bankruptcy. So I have only 1 choral contract with the Philly Singers this season. So I took a job as section leader with the Bucks County Choral Society this season. Its not an AGMA gig, but there are 5 concerts per season, and money I can count on.
I had been working for Cunningham Piano Company from 2008-November 2011. I was brought on board to create their institutional business: churches, schools, colleges, theatres, etc. It was going really well until 2011 when the market went south. So we agreed that it just wasn't worth effort any more. I'l be collecting for a while I look for something local here in Bucks or Lehigh county.
I've been here at AoM for a few years, but haven't been very active until about a year ago. Interesting place. NFCS just died after classicalvoices opened up, and they're not even very active. Kinda sad.
Anyway, its great bumping into you here. Have a great New Year, and don't be a stranger.
- At 6:13pm on September 23, 2011,
Dallas the Phallus said… - Well, I understand how that happens. I go through phases myself. I always enjoyed your contributions to the language group though. We'll be here when and if you decide to come back.
- At 5:37pm on September 23, 2011, Dallas the Phallus said…
- You never log in any more. How are you doing?
- At 1:41pm on January 3, 2011, Dallas the Phallus said…
- Miles, I started a public group on ethics, called (surprisingly enough) ETHICS. Please join us if you're interested.
ETHICS is a place to discuss the science, psychology, and philosophy of right and wrong. The human concepts of fairness, equality, justice, retribution, and obligation are all shaped by our biology, our reason, our emotions, our beliefs, our assumptions, and our culture. Here we will explore these influences in our lives and society.
If you do join, please be sure to read the post, Exercises in Applied Ethics.
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Chuck Knight replied to michael mckeown's discussion something for summer in the group Manly Hats!"What are you looking for, in terms of style?
Where I live, a "white" straw cowboy hat is very common. Affordable, too.
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Chuck Knight commented on Steven C.'s group Exercise"Hello, Ivan. Welcome. And, thank you for the offer of assistance. I may have to take you up on your offer."
Ivan S replied to Brian Splash's discussion Progress shots in the group Exercise"I just need to lose some fat before I can share any progress pics. I've gained some muscle, but I don't look lean"
Ivan S commented on Steven C.'s group Exercise"I started working out a few years ago, but since 2011, I am taking it seriously. I've managed to gain 40+ pounds. I'm interesting in exchanging information to help each other out...anyone?"
Ivan S commented on Brendan Peter McVeigh's group Ireland and the Irish Diaspora"I'm not Irish myself but I'm a big fan of Ireland's culture and history!"
Ivan S joined Brendan Peter McVeigh's group
Ireland and the Irish Diaspora
If you are Irish/Irish decent or interested in learning more about Ireland come and join the craic.
Liam S. replied to Herb Munson's discussion The Primacy and Existence of God in the group The Great Debate""Worthy of examination" and "evidence" are different things.
But certainly, let's evaluate.
Eyewitness accounts are not reliable evidence, even when we can ensure the record of them is accurate (which is not…"
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