I received another early Christmas present yesterday. Or more like, I was randomly picked for it. I went to the barber shop for a haircut and the girl that I'm all ga-ga over cut my hair. Some background: The barbershop I go to is a very traditional place - barber pole, mostly male customers, sports memorabilia on the walls, antique barbering equipment on display, sports always on the televisions. They have a little pony chair for small kids, and give kids a certificate for their first haircuts. The place was started by the grandfather of the current owner, so it has a very homey feel to it. You can make an appointment, but most people just wait for the next available barber. I think there are 4 men and 5-6 women barbers there. One of the women is just the bomb! Since I always just put my name on the waiting list, she rarely cuts my hair. Last night I was lucky enough to sit in her chair. Not only is she very easy on the eyes, she does a great job. I'm one of those guys who gets a bit tongue-tied around pretty women, so I didn't have much to say. Needless to say, it was a great way to end a pretty boring day.

A question for the readers: How much do you tip you barber/beautician/hairstylist? My haircut was $16, and I usually let them keep the change. Is a 25% tip too much, too little, or about right? Its just the standard haircut - they don't wash your hair beforehand, or do any fancy styling other than some gel.

Okay, I think I know why I've been going out of my mind lately - lack of running. Its been about 2 months since my last run of any kind, and three weeks in this brace on my leg. I'm not sleeping as well as I used to. I've gained a few pounds. I'm not thinking as clearly. Arrrrgh!!

Anywho, on to ...

TMI Tuesday #114:

1. Are you done with your shopping yet? 90%. I've one last gift to buy - flannel pj's for her. I may just getting a pair of Nick & Nora's at Target. I was going to go today during my lunch break, but I left my wallet at home. If I don't like those, then I'll take a look at Victoria's Secret's pj's. Anyone have any better suggestions for flannel pj's?

2. What is your favorite sexual position? On top. (Didn't we have this question a while ago?) More control.

3. On a scale of 1-10, how open are you to trying new sexual things? 10!! But she's more of a 1, so we're at a 2.

4. What present are you hoping to get this year? Kind of a boring list this year. I only put one together because my brother and sisters and I have an exchange.

• A gift certificate to the local homebrew store as I want to brew up a new batch of beer after Christmas for the homebrew competition in February.
• A pair of cords from Land's End.
• The Preston & Steve Totally Office Calendar.
• The 72% Dark Chocolate Pound Plus chocolate bar from Trader Joe's.
• "Programmed to Run" by Thomas S. Miller, Ph.D.

5. With your current partner (or your last partner) how often was the sex better than just good? About 1/3 of the time. As the sex becomes better and better, the bar is raised.

Bonus (as in optional): Can a relationship that you are part of survive on sex alone? Could it survive a prolonged period of abstinence? No, and no. There has to be something more to the relationship. I mean, the sex at first may be so good that a lot of other problems are overlooked, but sooner or later they will surface. On the flip side, there has to be some sex. I can't do it all by myself all the time! lol (Otherwise, add one of these to my list above.)

Courtesy of Nuda: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARZxKkBr02Y

Saturday's Stuff To Do

REM's Fan Club Christmas gift:

One Christmas gift came early! New Doc's!

I was sorting my collection of Leg Show magazines:

One of my pairs of heels:

Okay, I didn't intend to freak everyone out with the last post. Now on to some normal stuff.

In this past week's TMI post I mentioned that Speed Racer was my favorite childhood cartoon. It is being made into a movie and I saw the trailer a few days ago on the web. Here's a link to it. Interesting take on a cartoon. But. To me it looks more "cartoon-ish" than the cartoon. Kind of like the movie version of "The Cat in the Hat." It worked in that film. However, I will hold my final opinion until I see it in the theater.

This isn't a post to make a point or preach. I just had some thoughts in my head today and I just wanted to write them down.

So I was tuned in to WMMR today in my car on the way to work. They were in the middle of a discussion about trany (transsexual) porn. And that this type of porn isn't about true transsexuals (i.e., complete sexual transformation) - they get the boob-job and maybe some other cosmetic plastic surgery, but they leave the boys down below. They were saying that some according to some source (mentioned right before I turned the radio on), this type of porn is becoming increasingly popular, and usually tops the search engine lists. Preston was saying that he seems to get a lot of e-mail from folks with a series of pictures of what appears to be a woman, and then as he scrolls down to the bottom, he finds that its really a transsexual. They were wondering why it is attractive and who finds it attractive.

A few people called into the show and said that the viewers/buyers are overwhelmingly heterosexual men. The DJ's found this interesting as they thought that it would appeal to homosexual males. A psychologist called in a confirmed that hetero men are the main viewers. A clerk at an adult store agreed. They talked about couple reasons for this, and I'll add my comments.

1. Porn addiction. One caller mentioned that some hetero men that are addicted to porn view this type of porn because it is "on the edge". Regular M/F or F/F porn in whatever combination or situation is too "normal" for the porn addict to get his fix. (M/M porn appeals, as expected, they said, mostly to homosexual males.) I'd say this is true. I've had my own confrontations with porn addiction and I know what they meant when they said that addicts are looking for "the edge" - something new and very different, something that may give them that "shock" of never have experienced/viewed something that gets the adrenaline going.

2. The "car wreck" effect. You know when you see a car wreck along the road and you look over as you pass by the ambulance to see what corpse looks like? That's another attraction to trany porn. I mean, with the clothes on, she looks (in the best cases) like a very beautiful woman - beautiful face, long hair, perfect breasts, long legs, all wrapped in nice clothes. Then as the clothes come off, she has the cock that would make anyone happy. How does she act? How does she use her equipment? Is she screwing a guy or a girl, or both? How do they react? But, more than not, she's not all that good looking and it is like looking at a car wreck. This was more the case for me. The times I've viewed it I didn't find it arousing at all, more so just to "see the wreck" and how convincing of a job did she have done.

Anyway, I just wrote this to get it out of my head for today.

TMI Tuesday #113:

1. Are you and early shopper or a late shopper? A bit of both. This year I'd say 90% has been completed early. I'm saving the last 10% for later (see #4).

2. What is your favorite cartoon (current or past)? Past: Speed Racer! If I could only find a model Mach 5 for my desk, and then paint my next car like it. Present: Jimmy Neutron, naturally.

3. On a scale of 1-10, how competent are you on home repair projects? 6. I know what I can do and what I cannot. Small electrical and carpentry projects I can do. I call the experts for the big jobs.

4. What is your favorite holiday tradition? I haven't had a chance to do this in years - a couple of life-long friends and I used to go out the afternoon of Christmas Eve with the excuse of "last minute shopping," but really head out to the bar for a few rounds of beer. We're all in different states now. Maybe this year I'll tell them to go to a nearby bar and we'll call each other from there.

5. Describe your favorite kiss? Do you give it or receive it? Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses. I give and receive them. Oh, you mean the other kind of kiss. I say we combine the two and pass a dark chocolate kiss between our lips while we kiss. And of course I'll lick up the mess it makes on your face!

Bonus (as in optional): What is the best holiday gift you have ever gotten? Best you've given? I'm sure the toys I received when I was a boy were the best received. Back then we didn't make lists for Santa - the presents just showed up on Christmas morning and we'd run around in surprise like crazy kids. Best given? Not sure - I forget to send out the "Gift Feedback" form to the recipients.

Christmas shopping, or just shopping in general: love it, hate it, or just get along with it?

For me its some of all three. I was at two different malls last Saturday getting my Christmas shopping done. I found a lot of great clothes for me, and resisted the temptation to buy any of them. Who knows if any of them were already in Santa's bag? And they'll all be marked down during the after-Christmas sales.

Shopping for others is a mixed bag. Gift certificate for my picky brother - easy. Gifts for Mom & Dad - I've just about given up. What they really need is better health, and that can't be bought. For my SO, I already had a few things, so I set out to get her a new purse & wallet and pajamas. After going to Macy's, Nordstroms, Bloomingdale's, Lord & Taylor, and a few other places, I've decided that I should have gone into fashion design. I know what I want and no one sells it. Pajamas - a thick flannel with a retro design, maybe Capri length pants. Not something pink with a little lace around the sleeves and legs that looks like something for Grandmother (forgive me, Grandma, for having to invoke you in this comparison). Not something thin, or made in China. I have the idea in my head, I just can't find it yet.

And purses! Ugh! Most of the junk out there have the over-stuffed, over-embellished, or over-the-hill look. Her style isn't to have the handbag jump out at you like a lot of them are. Conservative, but not frumpy. I finally found one at Wilson Leather that almost fit the bill. If I designed a handbag, I'd start with black leather, no contrasting stitching or big buckles. A good leather that won't scratch easy and keep its shape. It would have several interior pockets for the cell phone and compact, a key hook, and a couple zippered pockets. The lining wouldn't be black. I'd make it a lighter color to make it easier to find things. It would have a zipper across the top to keep things from falling out, and a flap to go over the top to hide the zipper and give it some more style. More square than round. I need to sketch this out for it to make any sense.

Okay, enough ranting. I need a cookie.

TMI Tuesday #112:

1. If your partner buys you a sexy little "something" is it a present for you or for your partner? Its a present for me. She's not the type to like to lounge around in silky clothes or wear stockings for herself.


2. What are 3 characteristics of "your type"? 1) Long, dark hair. The longer and the darker, the better! 2) Long legs. And best not covered by pants. Hosiery, yes; pants, no! (see the link in Q3 below) 3) A wry sense of humor.


3. On a scale of 1-10, how good a cook are you? I'm a 5 only because I love to make desserts, not cook "dinner" type stuff. I love to bake cookies, bread, cheesecake, brownies, pies, make ice cream, anything from scratch.


4. Tattoos: Love them or hate them. On you? On a partner? Hate them on me - I'm a needle scardy-cat. Maybe if it were on my back so I couldn't see it being done and I had a few beers in me. I think the right tattoo would look great on her, but she doesn't want one. I love tattoos at the base of a woman's back or on/around the hips in the front. This reminds me of my experience with a dom. She has "Goddess" tattooed across the base of her back, and I was given a very up-close and personal look at it (although there's not a good picture of it at the link). Also, when I was at Macy's on Saturday I saw this girl at the cosmetics counter with tattoos up both arms and across her chest as she had on a short-sleeve shirt that was unbuttoned enough to display her bra. At first I thought "Is that really appropriate for work?", then I thought "Of course it is! She's bringing in a different clientele than the stodgy old ladies that also work there." And she was a hottie in a goth-ie kind of way!

5. Stubble: Good or bad? How often do you shave? On me - bad. I shave my face 6 out of 7 days even though I *hate* shaving. I detest, deplore, despise it. But I look like a bum with stubble. And now some of it is turning grey. Although, if I did let the beard grow out (and my hair, gain about 50 lbs, and age about 15 years) I might look like Pierre Robert. I do keep the underarms and the boys down below cleanly shaven.

Bonus (as in optional):What are a few of your favorite things (both sexual non-sexual)?

1. Trader Joe's 72% Dark Chocolate Pound Plus bar. Insanely good and instantly gratifying.
2. Preston & Steve at WMMR. You guys rock!! Help with the Camp Out for Hunger if you can!
3. Running. I miss running as I do have a stress fracture in my tibia. No running for at least another 6 weeks while wearing one of those plastic and Velcro braces.
4. Beer. And not the BMC variety (Bud, Miller, Coors. I can't believe I even wrote the names!). I prefer microbrews and my own homebrew.
5. Stockings & panties. Not just for her, for me as well! But mainly for me.
6. All of my fellow Bloggers in Blogland. If you're reading this, that means you!

We were at the Philadelphia '76ers game last night. We had great seats, but it wasn't until we were just about there that I remembered that I left my camera at home. So, here are some photos and a video that I shot with my cell phone's camera. It was a close game for a while, and, as you might be able to see from the scoreboard picture, they lost.

And here's one of the dance squad. They wore these black outfits during the first half. Not nearly as nice as the blue & white they wore in the second half.

What Kind of Beer Are You? Thanks to BeerGirl

You Are Guinness

You know beer well, and you'll only drink the best beers in the world.Watered down beers disgust you, as do the people who drink them.When you drink, you tend to become a bit of a know it all - especially about subjects you don't know well.But your friends tolerate your drunken ways, because you introduce them to the best beers around.

What's" Your Beer Personality?

I was at the dentist last night for a cleaning. New hygienist, kind of reminded me of Rachel Ray. Anyway, as I was laying there with her hands in my mouth, I thought "Wouldn't it be great if those rubber gloves she's wearing didn't smell like rubber? Chocolate, lavender, vanilla, or even a perfume would be better. And mount a TV on the ceiling. And press your boob against my head. Ahh, much more comfortable now...

Better late than never ... TMI Tuesday:

1. Are you a member of the mile high club? Not yet. I used fly on a regular basis a few years ago, but never made the opportunity to do so.

2. What is the most public place you have ever had sex? A few different hotel rooms. Okay, not exactly public, but who knows if someone was on the other side of the door listening? That reminds me of one trip I was on in Puerto Rico. My room shared a party door with the room next door, and there was a young American couple staying in that room. Me being the perv opened my party door so I could more easily eavesdrop on them. One afternoon before dinner I was "relaxing" and heard them go in their room. With my ear to crack along the bottom of their party door, I listened to them talk first, make out, then get down to business. Neither was much of a talker or moaner during sex as I had hoped, or at least to provide some fodder for my "relaxing".

3. What is your most embarrassing family moment? Most of my childhood. Seriously, if you looked at some of the pictures of me when I was 4-12 years old from the early '70's, you'd be embarrassed too. I mean, come on, I looked like the poster boy for clumsy kids for Pete's sake. Bruised knees, broken arms, missing teeth, really bad hair cuts. And usually dressed in hand-me-downs from male and female relatives. We were by no means poor. Frugal would be the word. If it was still in decent condition, it was passed around until it fit someone.

4. What kind of birth control do you use? Condoms. Most of my friends have had a vasectomy because they don't like using condoms. I don't mind. In fact, I like trying all of the various designs on the market. Inspiral seems to be the current favorite. Some may say they take away the spontaneity, I don't think so. We've never had to stop because we weren't prepared.

5. Have you ever had sex in the snow? Rain? No, and no. Rain would be quite a turn on!! Snow would induce undesirable shrinkage.

Bonus (as in optional): Describe your flirting technique: innuendo, telling a dirty joke, talking about sex life, or physical contact? Eye contact first, then small talk, then back to eye contact, then small talk, etc. Its a wonder I've gotten as far as I have!

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. It was a great day in the suburbs of Philadelphia - sunny, unseasonable warm temperatures in the mid-sixties, and lots 'o turkey in the Sheen household. In the morning we went to the local YMCA for the annual Gobble Wobble. I did the 2-mile walk, and my leg didn't bother me too much. Went home, put the bird in the oven, went outside to rake leaves, and then ate too much later in the afternoon. For desert we had Dutch apple and pumpkin pies, with the obligatory can of Reddi-Whip to squirt into each other's mouths. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect day.

Have you seen Bee Movie yet? We went on Saturday. Good movie if you're a Seinfeld fan, so I thought it was great.

Here's a question for all of the women readers out there. I'd like to get SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed, pronounced "swim-bo") some very nice, totally awesome, unbelievably great, knock-your-socks-off, almost-orgasm-inducing flannel pajamas for Christmas. Any suggestions beyond Land's End or LL Bean? I want to get her something with some style, something that will finally get her to toss out those "I like to wear these old, faded, beat-up sweats with holes in them because they're comfortable" things she wears in the Winter months. (Yeah, I'd like her to wear some silky next-to-nothing, or nothing at all, but that ain't gonna happen every night from now until Spring.) I've asked A Slip of a Girl and The Lingerie Post for help, and the more the merrier.

And how 'bout them Buckeyes!! Rising up to #3 in the BCS poll, and the possibility to move up. Go Bucks!!

And now for TMI Tuesday #110:

1. What's the sexiest gesture a woman can make? Hmm, other than taking off her clothes and jumping on me? No, too obvious. Dangling her shoe off the end of her foot? That's pretty darn sexy. Applying lipstick in a very erotic manor while looking at you in the mirror with those come-hither eyes? Bingo!!

2. What are 3 inevitable things about you?

1. I will die.
2. I will pay taxes (even if it leads to #1).
3. I will run again once my leg gets better (even if it leads to #1).

3. What do you want . . . . now? A good leg to run on. The MRI's were taken last night, and I see the doctor next week. I *need* to run - I'm going through withdrawal.

4. What asset do you have besides the physical and the material? Spiritual. I'm Catholic, and I do believe in God.

5. Describe a sexy mind. A sexy mind is clever and had a dry British sense of humor. A sexy mind does not demonstrate itself by obvious, completely overt, and "in your face" displays of physical sex. It knows that the small details may be overlooked by others, but when seen by the right person, they hit the target like an a-bomb.

Bonus (as in optional): What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Where do I begin? I'm thankful for my family, my friends, my job, health, my blog-land friends, and that OSU beat Michigan!!

The Good: The Buckeyes beat the wolverines on Saturday!! Ohio State is going to the Rose Bowl!! SLIDESHOW: OSU v. Michigan - Sports

The Bad: I didn't run in the Philly 1/2 Marathon on Sunday. I went to the doctor last week, and I might have a stress fracture in my right leg. I go to get an MRI tonight to get a better picture of what's going on down there. Its not too bad so far - the pain is more like a bad bruise. Until we know what it is I don't have a running recovery plan. I'm getting a lot of other things done with all the time I'm not spending on running.


The Ugly:

• The weather: Its been cold and rainy yesterday and today. I hope it gets better by Thursday.
• Work: It pretty much sucked last week. Equipment seems to know to fall apart when its needed the most as it did. And then there's the required mountain of paperwork needed to put it back into service after the repair.

Buckeyes 10-1. "... ... ..."

Ugh! Its been a hella week so far at work, and I still have to go in Saturday and probably Sunday. Ugh! When it rains, it pours, as they say. At least I have...

and...

to get me through it all!

I promised these for Rat:

Buckeyes 10-0!!

Some more pictures from Saturday's game:

"TBDBITL" The Best Damn Band In The Land performing "Script Ohio" before the start of the OSU vs Wisconsin game

On our way into Ohio State's football stadium on Saturday...

Let's do TMI Tuesday #107 first! My answers are kind of boring this week.



1. If they kept stats of your sex life like they do in sports, what would you lead the league in? What all time record would you hold? I'm pretty much average. I mean, not that I've compared stats with others, or had enough partners (or had partners that had many partners) to really get a sense of placement. I'm no porn star, and I'm no monk either.

2. What song gets you in the mood to have sex? Best music to fuck to? Best music to make love to? I can't think of any song in particular that gets me in the mood, and I can't say that we purposely listen to music while having sex. If the radio/stereo/TV is on, then its on, but we don't turn them on if they're not.

3. Where is your favorite place to have sex in your house/apartment? On the bed - its a queen size and comfortable. Not enough room on the couches and the floors are too hard.

4. Have you taken/asked for a girls panties before? Nope, never did. I'm surprised by my answer given my fascination with women's underwear.

5. What makes a kiss a great to you? Lots of lips and tongue, and it has to be long. I hate those quick pecks on the lips. I want some lip and tongue interaction.


Bonus: Who pays for a date? If the girl asks a guy out, does she pay? I always do, even if the girl offers to do so, unless its just delivered food and it gets there before I do.

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Buckeyes 9-0!! Penn State had the potential to make it a more even game. They had the crowd and the talent, and they just couldn't bring it together. Ohio State effectively took the crowd out of the game by the middle of the second quarter by using physical instead of audible signals to call the plays, and by not allowing the scores to get too close. Next up is Wisconsin at OSU. Look for me in the crowd - I'll be wearing scarlet & gray.

The 1/2 marathon is only 19 days away. I haven't run since the race on 10/20 due to shin splints. The swelling is down and I'm walking pretty much without pain or a limp. I've been doing some strengthening exercises and stretches that have helped a lot. I know I should not rush back into running too soon, but 19 days is going to go by quickly. Argh!

"In Heaven there is no beer..."

...that why there's Philly Beer Week - March 7-16, 2008. Start making your plans now before its too late!!

TMI Tuesday #106

1. What are your 7 favorite tactile things that turn you on? Sex (like oral, or penetrative) cannot be an answer. (Examples: silk, light tickling, etc). Silk (e.g. panties), nylon (e.g. hosiery), finger nails lightly brushing my skin, feet touching just about anywhere (especially down there), water jets from a shower handle, cool hands (not cold!), and not wearing any underwear.

2. What are your non-genital erogenous zones and what do you like done to them? My chest and neck, and I like it when they are kissed and massaged. I love the feel of her feet on my chest.

3. What sounds get you sexually charged? A woman having an orgasm. A woman speaking with an accent - she could say just about anything from speaking seductively and sultrily, or dominant and foul-mouthed. Or she could be the host of a cooking show - Nigella just drives me wild! Just listening to her voice as she cooks, oh baby!!

4. After losing your virginity, what is the longest you’ve gone without penetrative sex? From here to Denmark. Oh, you mean in time. Do'h! Well then, about 3 months.

5. What is your least favorite sexual position? Why don't you like it? On the bottom. Sure, its easier on the bottom (as Kramer says "Let them do all the work."), but I have more fun on top. When I'm on the bottom she has more control of the pace, and I can't thrust in & out how I like.

Bonus (as in optional):If you could sexually dominate or submit to 5 people - any 5, currently living or deceased - which 5 would it be? I'd submit to all of them: Ditta Von Tesse, Aliza (see Fantasy #2), Sabrina, Anias, Sea Rabbit, and Athena Lourdes (I've actually had the pleasure of submitting to her).

The thrill of victory:
Buckeyes 8-0!! Next up: at Penn State. A game in Happy Valley is always a tough one as the crowd has a huge influence on the game.


The agony of defeat:
1. The Indians lost. Arghh!! They just didn't seem to have it in them the last two games. Arghh!!


2. I ran, or I should say hobbled, through a 5K on Saturday. I'm pretty sure I have shin splints in my right leg as reported two weeks ago. I did the RICE thing (rest, ice, compression, elevation) for about the last ten days and thought I could run fine on Saturday. No dice. I ran somewhat well for the first half, then slowed with the least amount of limp that I could handle for the last half. And then we determined that the course wasn't a full 5K. Everyone I spoke to said that their times were at least 2 minutes faster than any previous 5K ran. I finished in 21:25 which is well below my previous best time despite my leg. The organizers said they GPSed it twice. They should have really used a measuring wheel to measure it. And they only went 1 deep in the awards. Cute Girl won her age division, and I could have placed 2nd in mine if my leg were OK. Now I know the lesson: RICE until its better, even if it means missing a race that Cute Girl is at.

Buckeyes 7-0!! #1 in the BCS rankings!! Not much more to say without fear of a jinx.

TMI Tuesday #105 (Dating Edition)

1. What was the first movie you saw on a date? I think it was "St. Elmo's Fire". I had already seen it but she had not. Not much of a date movie, and I was too nervous to be much of a date.

2. Who was the first person you kissed on a date? [First name is fine.] Kathy, maybe? Yes, I think it was her.

3. Where was the first place you ever "parked" (on a date)? My dating life in high school was pretty lame. No, it was very lame. No parking for me.

4. Have you ever gone on a date with someone you met via the Internet? If not, would you? Nope. I would give it a try if I were on the market - its such the 2007 thing to do (okay, maybe I'm off by a few years). How else would I be able to find someone that's into Star Trek, homebrewing, running, photography, baking, doesn't mind me crossdressing, would like to go shopping, likes to wear lingerie, watch porn, and love to receive foot massages? Nope, nothing on Match.com, Facebook, Alt. com or Google. Ok, maybe I should start at just one of these things...

5. What is the most romantic thing you have done on a first date? See #3 above. I'm not much of a dater. Well, there was dinner and then a walk to the Philly Art Museum to see the Christmas decorations.

Bonus (as in optional): Describe the best date you have ever been on. How about the worst? In college I was set up with a date for a sorority Halloween party. The girl was very nice - great looks, personality, and smart. We started off at some one's apartment drinking beer. Later we went to the party and there was nothing but wine coolers (this was in the late '80's). I had one or two and was fine at the party. Later we all went to the sorority house. That's when the "Beer before liquor, never sicker" hit me. I was in the bathroom feeling just awful for a long time. I wanted to toss my cookies just to get it over with, but that would not be cool. I told her I wasn't feeling well and left. I was so embarrassed by the whole thing that we went out just one more time. Argh!

Do you know fellow blogger Underboob? Now that you've clicked on the link and have come back to my blog, now go to WMMR's Philly's Hottest Underboob contest and vote for her (she's on page 2).

Do you watch The Office? Do you watch The Colbert Report? Do you think it would be a great idea to have Stephen Colbert interview Michael Scott, a regional manager of Dunder Mifflin, on The Colbert Report?

Well, since this is my blog, I, of course, do! Let it be documented here that I challenge Stephen Colbert to interview Michael Scott on The Colbert Report. Dwight K. Schrute could come along. Even Toby.

We all know that there ain't no party like a Scranton party!

That is all.
Sheen V

Buckeyes 6-0!! Kent State should be an easy win this weekend.

Race Report: Ran a 5K this past weekend, finished 3rd Place in my age group, and a personal record for this course! Hoo-rah! I was hoping for a faster time than 23 minutes as I've been trying to run a sub-22 minute 5K all year. Maybe next race ... but I've had a touch of tendinitis on my lower right leg, just above the ankle on the inside for the last month or so. It bothers me more when I'm walking. I've been icing it at night and I take an Motrin once a day to help.

TMI Tuesday #104

1. Wash up, cuddle or fall asleep? That's the usual order - wash up, cuddle, then fall asleep. I suppose one could eliminate the 'wash up' part depending on what it is that needs washed and if there are alternate ways of cleaning without leaving the bed.

2. Have you ever fake orgasms? No, for men it's pretty obvious if we've had one or not.

3. In any 24 hour period, what is the most number of time you have ever had sex? Three times. This needs to go higher, and I'm willing to give it the old college try to do so.

4. Have you ever had sex or give/received oral sex while you were driving a car? Not yet. I do remember one time a bunch of us were driving back from Chicago. I looked over at the car next to us and saw this guy with a look of panic on his face. A few minutes later I looked again and then noticed the top of a head going up and down between him and the steering wheel. Bingo! He was getting some!

5. What do you think the average number of sexual partners your sex has in their lifetime (so for me a male)? Do you think most people lie when asked? Hmmm, I'll guess 8. Depending on who's doing the asking, most people will lie and say more. I mean, if a telemarketer called I'd have no problem lying ("20. Yes, I've had 20 partners. Each and everyone totally satisfied. Um, hold on, there's a knock at the door. Make that 21 in about 30 minutes.") On the other hand, if it were the local church taking the poll, then the number would go down ("Only one, and it really wasn't sex sex. It was more like trying to steal home from 3rd base and getting trapped between 3rd base and home, then having the catcher knock me over.")

Bonus (as in optional): Can men and women be "just friends?" (Explain) I say they can if the separation was amicable and they both felt the same way. If one person still has feelings for the other (good or bad), then probably not.

I saw this over at the vault of awesomeness and just had to share it! (Thank you searabbit for the help!!)

Buckeyes 5-0!! The season is now getting tougher with Purdue this Saturday in West Lafayette, IN. If you're going to the game, don't forget to say "boy howdy!" a few times and eat at the Triple XXX "On the hill, but on the level".

The next big race I'm running is the Philly 1/2 Marathon in November. After running the Distance Run a few weeks ago I decided that training for a full marathon in two months is not a good idea. Possibly next year if I start training after the Broad Street Run in May. Between now and November I'll be running a few 5K's - Autumn is a great season for running.

TMI Tuesday #103


1. Early bird or night owl? In college I was a night owl. I could get more things done during the quiet nights. Too many distractions during the day. The darkness and stillness seems to make the environment smaller and more intimate, even in a large outdoor area on clear night with all the stars out, or in a big city with lots of people and lights. Lately I'm more of an early bird, rising early on the weekends to go on a long run through the surrounding neighborhoods. Again, very quiet and calm.

2. If you could only be one, would you rather be smart or good looking? Smart. Personality goes a long way too, and can make up for what others may consider to be a lack of looks.

3. Do you gossip? Sometimes. Never at work; occasionally with the neighbors about 'hood stuff. Like a few weeks ago when a car pulled up in front of my house. I was just mowing my lawn. A lady got out and started taking pictures of the house across the street. She then pulled her car into their driveway, got out, and started screaming "Adultery! You aren't divorced yet! Stay away from my husband you hussy!" This went on for a time until the woman's husband came out of the house to calm her down - not. They went inside and the wife came out with her son and drove away all the while still yelling "You're not divorced!" The lady that owns the house came out later to apologize. Something like this doesn't happen in our "Mayberry" neighborhood so I had to tell the other neighbors. That family keeps to themselves, no one really knows them, and this all happened outside, so I didn't see any harm in sharing this bit of gossip.

4. On a scale of 1-10, how adventurous are you? (1 is lowest, 10 is highest) Maybe a 6. No jumping out of perfectly good airplanes with only a parachute for me. There's a difference between the ratings for what I've actually done in my life versus my mindset. There's a lot of things that I'd say "Yes, I'd do that" but not actually getting around to do them.

5. On a scale of 1-10, how good a kisser do you think you are? I'm guessing a 5, about average. I've never had anyone say "Wow! Great kiss!" or "Yuck! Get away from me!" I really enjoy kissing. Any volunteers to rate me? lol


Bonus (as in optional): What do you consider the biggest turn on out of the following? a) lingerie b) movies c) toys d) role playing e) leather f) none of this does anything for me. All other things being equal, Lingerie does it for me. It provides visual and tactile sensations. C'mon, that's what got me into crossdressing!

Arrrrgh! My credit card company called me earlier to report some fraudulent charges. I'm glad they did, but it really cranks me that someone stole my number. Luckily, the credit card company won't charge me anything. The thief started off just charging a couple small things - a NY Times on-line subscription and a song on iTunes, and then tried to charge two sets of train tickets in Rome. That's when they were caught, the card was suspended, and they called me. Bugger!

So I'll remind all of you out there in Blogland to regularly check your credit card statements before you send in the payment check. And now that you can get a free credit report each year, do so every year to check that no one has stolen your identity. (I'll add the link once I find it.)

Boobiethon is back! For the 6th year, it is time for Boobiethon.

Please take some time to visit the site.

Please take some time to learn about breast cancer.

Please take some time for a self-exam or visit your doctor.

Please. Before it is too late.


And then visit Beautiful, Beautiful Boobies Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and Research

Buckeyes 4-0!! The season is looking up, but they really haven't been tested. Is it just me, or do the end zones at the stadium look unnaturally red this season? What is up with that?!

Now on to TMI Tuesday #102:

1. Who did you think you would marry in elementary school? There were a few girls that I thought would be great wives in a Second Grade kind of way - Bena, Michelle, Patty, and Carla. Not sure what happened to Patty as she moved after 2nd Grade. I was good friends with the others until high school when we all went different ways. I see Michelle occasionally when I'm home, and I'm glad I didn't pursue her - just not my type. Haven't seen Carla since high school graduation as she hasn't gone to any of the reunions. Bena was the babe in nerds clothing during high school. It wasn't until senior photos were taken that she lost the glasses, smiled, let her hair grow out, and grew about foot that I realized that I should have kept in closer contact with her during high school. But who am I to talk? I look at pictures of me from high school and I'm surprised that I didn't get beaten-up regularly or was president of the A/V Club (neither of which happened).

2. Which Muppet is your favorite? Why? Grover. I loved his sense of humor and the funny situations he got himself into. I always pretended to be him when we played Muppets. We had the Ernie & Bert puppets, and an Oscar, I think. I recently found some old Sesame Street books - the best ones are about Grover.

3. Which politician would you most like to screw? [For pleasure or revenge] I can't think of any that are even remotely attractive enough to even get a chubby over. Any suggestions?

4. How did you first find the g-spot? Reading about it! lol She doesn't like penetration with fingers or other non-penis objects, so we have yet to discover it.

5. What is the best costume you've ever worn? I was a hippy-beatnik sort of thing. I grew a goatee and mustache, wore a tie-dyed shirt, a beanie, a rope belt, sandals, a big 'peace' sign on a leather necklace, and beads around my neck. It looked better than this description. Really, it did.

Bonus (as in optional):Does pornography liberate or deteriorate society? Like anything else (alcohol, drugs (both legal and illegal), TV, politicians, video games), it can and does both. It really depends on how the individual handles it. For some, porn is:

• Employment (model, actor/actress, photographer, video distributor, web-site owner, etc). This can be good as it helps someone earn a living that they may not otherwise be able to. It can be bad in that the person may not be earning their fair share or earning their money by exploiting others. It might keep them from doing something else (but so can that "real" job that you hate but you keep because it "pays the bills".)
  
  
• Educational. Some couples may view it in order to improve or spice up their sex life (good). Kids may look at it to learn about sex - maybe not so good as they may not learn all that they need to in order to have a healthy outlook on sex.
  
  
• A means of addiction or escape. Looking at it all day long while neglecting the rest of life's responsibilities to satisfy the addiction is bad. Its very accessible. It could lead one to step up the addiction food chain.
  
  
• A means of relieving stress or boredom. Some may not have time or ability to always do something else, and viewing porn may be thier way of unwinding after a tough day.

TMI Tuesday #101

1. What is one thing a your significant other could do to you to rock your world? There's always the ravaging me with non-stop, no-holds-barred, she-takes-the-lead sex while wearing some really, really fine lingerie that I've given her, but that's too obvious and cliche. Then there's surprising me with a trip to Las Vegas and tickets to the Star Trek experience, but again, too obvious. Aerating and re-seeding the lawn - Bingo!

2. Which super power (ability to turn invisible, ability to read people's thoughts, or invulnerability) would you take and why? Stop me if you think you've heard this one before - I'd like invisibility and the ability to stop time along the lines of the movie Cashback. So I'd use my super powers perversely? Like you aren't as well? Anyway, I'd stop time to find all the hot chicks and undress them. No, I wouldn't do bad things to them or violate them, it would be for my own personal visual enjoyment. I suppose after a while I'd then use those powers for the good of mankind.

3. Would you rather be tied up or tie someone else up? Why? I'd rather be tied up. I'm submissive by nature, and other than the knots I learned in the Boy Scouts, I'd probably end up causing a bigger problem if I tied up someone else.

4. What is your best physical and non physical asset? Physical: I'd say my legs. I've been running for so many years that I think they look great. Non-physical: My magnetic and charming personality, and my sense of comedic sense of sarcasm.

5. If they were naming new Dwarfs beyond the seven what would your name be and why? Moby. Being taller and better looking than the rest of them, they'd always be saying "He's such a dick!"

Bonus: What's the most embarrassing thing you ever bought? When I was 8 my mom asked me to buy some lottery tickets for her. I don't think either one of us thought that kids couldn't buy them. So there I was at the counter asking for tickets over and over until the clerk said that kids couldn't buy them. I said they were for my mother, and he still didn't sell them to me. I got upset and started crying as I was afraid of getting in trouble from my mom for not getting them, as well as afraid the store would call the police on me. The clerk started laughing at me, and my mom eventually came in to the store to find out why it was taking so long. It doesn't seem so embarassing now, but when I was 8 it was.

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Here's something interesting I found at Maureen's who found it at Osbasso's. Fill in the blanks!

I _____ Sheen.
Sheen is _____.
If I were alone in a room with Sheen, I would _____.
I think Sheen should _____.
Sheen needs _____.
I want to _____ Sheen.
Someday Sheen will ___.
Sheen reminds me of _____.
Without Sheen _____.
My memories of Sheen are _____.
Sheen can be _____.
The worst thing about Sheen is _____.
The best thing about Sheen is _____.
I am _____ with Sheen.
One thing I would like to know about Sheen is _____.
Sheen should go and _____.
Sheen _____ me.

Here's my finishers' medal!! Another cell phone picture - that's the reason for the mirror image. I had a great time! I finished about a minute less than my prediction and felt fine. The only "oops" was at mile 8. There was a table with gel packs for the runners. I tried getting over to it but couldn't. A guy in front of me grabbed a handful and asked if I wanted one. I took one and thanked him. After one mouthful I read the label: "Double Latte". I had the biggest caffeine buzz for the next two miles. Just way too much as I was a bit dizzy. The weather was cool and clear, lots of nice people running and cheering. A definite recommended run if you're ever in Philly this time of year.

The windmills of Pennsylvania. I drove across the state on Saturday and snapped this picture with my cell phone. Near the Sommerset rest stop on the turnpike is this set of wind turbines.

Buckeyes 2-0!! Michigan 0-2!! This season is starting out on the right path.

Beer: Draught vs. bottles. I recently read on a blog somewhere (forgot the reference) that the author had the opinion that bottled beer was being snubbed by beer geeks in favor of draught beer at bars. His opinion was that beer geeks assume that draught beer is fresher and better tasting than the same beer that is also available in bottles at the bar. I disagree. I believe people are looking at ounces per dollar. Many times I've seen that bottled beer (12 oz) costs more than draught (16 oz). The exceptions are Happy Hour discounts. I'd rather pay more for less. Also, depending on the cleanliness of the draught system and glassware, a draught beer may be much worse than bottled - the lines may not have been cleaned, the beer may have been sitting in the lines for an unknown amount of time, dirty glasses may have just been dunked into plain water or dirty soapy water, or the bartender and/or waitstaff may have poured/served the wrong one. At least in a bottle one knows that what's inside is what's on the label. And that the bottle was clean before filling. Enough already...

The Philly Distance run is this Sunday. I feel ready and am looking forward to running my first 1/2 marathon. I should not be counting my chickens before they hatch, but - I've started planning my training routine for the Philly Marathon in November. I can wait to register almost up until race day, so if I'm not in shape for the full, I'll just run the half.

TMI Tuesday #100

1. Where was the first place you ever had sex? A hotel room.

2. Does size matter? (open to interpretation boys and girls). Not really. Breast size doesn't do much for me, large or small. Same with height, legs, butt, and feet. "Is it well proportioned?" is the better question.

3. Have you ever had sex in your office or your place of employment? No, and I don't think I'd want to. My office is temporarily in a trailer, very thin walls, and not a very comfortable place. I've had the daydream in meetings where the meeting turns into an orgy though.

4. Ever been skinny dipping? Yes. The risk of being caught made it fun and exciting. The most recent time was back in 2001 or 2002 while I was in Puerto Rico for work. I was staying in a condominium complex that had an outdoor pool on the top floor. I used to go there late at night and float around nekkid. One time I went up there I heard voices and left - I figured they should enjoy the privacy as I had many times.

5. Top or bottom? Bottom, ma'am. I'll take the submissive role just about anywhere or anytime I can. Although I'll take the top bunk bed.

Bonus: Where were you September 11, 2001? What were you doing when you first heard about the twin towers? I was working in Puerto Rico. I was in an office working alone all morning and then had to go get a document from another office. I walked in to what I thought would be an empty office and found it full of people looking at the computer. They told me and showed me a picture on a website. I didn't believe it and said it was just some sort of Photoshop hoax. They turned on a radio and looked at several other websites. Then it sunk in. By noon they let everyone go home as no one could work. The island was eerily silent the rest of the day. No one was on the roads or outdoors. I met up with some co-workers in a restaurant later in the day to eat and watch the coverage. As the airports were closed and didn't re-open until the weekend, and I was planning on going back the next week anyway, I decided to spend the weekend there and do some sight-seeing.

How was your Labor Day weekend? The weather here in Philly was perfect! I ran 7.5 miles on Friday and 10 on Monday. No homebrewing, but we did the next best thing - visited Weyerbacher Brewing Company in Easton, PA, had many samples, and bought a case to take home. Good stuff if you get a chance to partake!

TMI Tuesday #99

1. What did you eat for dinner yesterday? A hamburger from the grill, 1/2 ear of corn, pasta salad, a beer, and a bunch of appetizers at a friend's. And ice cream cake. The burger was juicy and meaty. Yummy!

2. How much cash is in your purse/wallet right now? $117.25. And I just saw that Victoria's Secret just came out with a reversible bra. Over at The Lingerie Post I saw an offer to get $10 off on one and a free pair of panties. So maybe that might go down by $35.

3. What have you done to avoid being flirted with by someone you didn't like? "Didn't like" in the one that sticks out in my mind didn't mean "disliked", it was more "not attracted to." I just told the girl that (start the horror music) I wasn't interested in being more than friends. Its a crappy line, but that's how I felt. She had this crush from a distance on me, and I hardly knew her. We went out a few times. Very nice and cute girl, but no connection at least on my part. She wanted this big, deep, meaningful relationship, had it all worked out in her mind, and told me all the details too soon. It was like being blindsided. Now if she had taken her time and, perhaps, told me about how she wanted me to fuck her 24/7 while simultaneously taking off her clothes, that would have at least won over my hormone-soaked 22-year-old body.

4. Do you believe the theory "Once a cheater always a cheater"? I don't have enough experience or information. I can only think of a few people that cheated, and so far they haven't cheated again to my knowledge.

5. Describe your sex life in two words. Same-old, same-old.

Bonus (as in optional): Would you/have you ever paid money for sex? I've never paid for sex. I'm not sure I ever would. Its not so much the exchange of money for sex that bothers me. It is the unknown sexual health of the other person that does. Think about it like this: When one goes to a restaurant to pay for a meal, one expects good, decent, healthy food. One would not pay to get food poisoning or rotten food. The same goes for paying for sex.

For those of you in the beer sphere of the world, you may already have heard that Michael Jackson has died. (For those of you not in the beer sphere, Michael Jackson is/was regarded as the world authority on beer and beer styles.) I've read many of his articles and seen interviews on TV. If one wanted to know anything about beer, he's the first place to go to learn. Here's a few links for your reading:

• Lew Bryson
• All About Beer
• Beer Town

As I was surfing around reading the various blog posts, I ran across this gem (I just can't figure out how to imbed the video. Any help out there?): http://youtube.com/watch?v=bRqFPAKQ7WU

The first part of the video kind of sums up my week. Not much going on, just a ho-hum week. The weekend, however, is looking up. The weather in Philly is cooling off to highs in the low-80's and sunny. We're sticking around here, so no time wasted traveling to far away places. There will be the usual grilling out, swimming, and just a small bit of yard work. And running, naturally. My legs felt like mud the last two runs, and feel a lot better today.