Chicks: The Path To A Woman's Heart

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. So my friend Mike poses a question on his Facebook asking what is the path to a woman's heart?  I say, who the hell knows! So in reading his responses from the Lifetime Channel audience that adorns his page daily, I was not shocked to see the standard replies:

- You need to listen to her.

Listen? You can listen all day long. It's about empathizing, not listening.

- You need to adore her.

No, they end up taking you for granted. They say they want this, but then after a while they get tired of it.

- You need to communicate.

No, you need to understand each other. There's a difference. You can talk all day long, but if you don't agree...forget that noise.

- You need to make her feel special.

Yeah sure.

- You need to just love her.

No, you need to love each other.

- You need to respect her.

And she needs to respect you and be worthy of your respect.

- You need to make her laugh.

I make chicks laugh all day long. Yeah it's better than crying, but it doesn't solve anything.

Tell her she is beautiful and mean it

-She won't believe you after a while. She may think you are objectifying her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZkb5HQaYOU

Oh really? Is that all there is? Is that all that it takes? So with all the break ups and divorces that have occurred, are you telling me that none of that stuff never happened??? Yeah it did happen, that's who they got hooked up or married with in the first place.

You know what, you can do all of that stuff and it means nothing to a woman. You can do all of that, and she still isn't happy or interested. So then what?

There is no path, there is no lock, there is no guarantee. Just hope you hook up with someone who feels the same about you as you do them, then it's all good. Then all of that stuff will matter. Don't expect it to just matter.

OK naysayers...send the hate mail and start with the bitter comments. I'm not bitter. I just don't buy the blah blah rah rah Oprah in a box stuff. Been there, done that, bough the t-shirt..and I'm still paying interest on it.

Sports: Shrine of The Eternals

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In my Facebook group called Detroit Baseball Geeks, my friend Holder of the Truth posted this :‎ 35 years ago today Mark Fidrych pitched his magical game against the Yankees. In honor of this I am asking you to name your favorite baseball cult hero. Add a comment or two. 'Cult Hero' - One who has achieved his heroic status for perhaps unconventional reasons.  

Inspired by the Baseball Reliquary http://www.baseballreliquary.org/

I don't know that I'd call any of them heroes.  I liked certain things (plays, quirks, characteristics) about players that made them stick out and I admired them for it or was at least intrigued.  They made baseball special.  Some are in the Baseball Reliquary already, some will never be. 

The Bird naturally for that magical season.  Rumor has it that some dude hurt his arm over a girl in a bar fight and that is what ended his career.

I liked Al Habrosky "The Mad Hungarian" for being a spaz..

I liked Mitch Williams for being the Wild Thing...

Luis Tiant for looking up at the sky on every pitch...

Fernando Valenzuela for lighting up the league...

Randy Johnson for killing that seagull, ok not really, but that was cool; ok unique...

I liked Oscar Gamble's hair...

Billy Ripken's baseball card...Amen.

Champ Summers for tipping his hat to the crowd after making catches...

Sammy Sosa for telling the bleacher creatures how many outs when asked. He did it for me. But looking back, he told me two outs with those steroid laden fingers. Dang it.

Gary Sheffield for hitting the most foul ball home runs ever.  Who hit the ball harder?

Bill Lee - The Spaceman for acting so crazy...

Bob Uecker for being fun...

Harry Caray for having no clue...

John Wockenfuss for that hand wave during his batting stance...

Ozzie Smith's back flips...

Jim Abbott for what he could do.

Rod Carew's wide open stance amazed me.

Kevin Saucier for smashing his glove up and down when he struck out a player or got the save.  Then he lost it completely.

Bucky Dent...for being a non name (despite being a dreaded Yankee) crushing the Red Sox.

Pete Rose for keeping it real, even in an All Star Game...

Tom Seaver throwing out a grapefruit during a spring training game...

Again Tom Seaver for always talking in the third person. Who does he think he is, Michael Jordan?

Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders....baseball and football, pretty sweet.

John Olerud for that batting helmet he wore on the field.

Rick Dempsey for sliding on the tarp during rain delays.

Kent Tekulve and Ed Glynn...anyone who throws side arm is cool.

Steve Carlton for never talking to the media.

Rick Ankiel from pitcher to decent outfielder...natural athlete.

The Niekros, Perry, Hough, Wakefield, Candelaria...any knuckleball pitcher

Antonio Alfonseca who had 6 fingers. I wonder if anyone ever told him to get a grip?  No relation to Sixto Lezcano.

The guy who bangs the drum in Cleveland.  God gave him the choice of being married or banging the drum for the Tribe at every single game.  Both have the same effect on hearing.

Peter Gammons for being the man, despite his east coast bias. Tim Kurkijan too.

Rusty Staub for being picked off at 1st because he was changing his batting glove to his stealing gloves.

Steve Howe - what a mess.

Shane Halter - one of only 4 players to play every position in a game. It may have been staged, but it was still pretty cool.


I love baseball.

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

LOVE MAIL

I love you

You are gorgeous.

You are so sexy.....mmmmm.

I wouldn't kick you out of bed unless you wanted to do it on the floor....lol...seriously!

Has anyone told you that you looked like David Arquette? That's a compliment.

You are so right. Love is all you need. People get so caught up in bigger and better and more.  Love is all you need.

http://youtu.be/jFY9NrTLOH8

HATE MAIL

You sir or an ogre!

Oh great here comes the Ron Paul propaganda.  Give it up already.

You are really quick to judge people.

You are so full of yourself

Dude lose the mustache and goatee.  Chicks don't dig hair.

Truth: I'm an Innie

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.My friend Cristine the Mean Blonde Bitch (CMBB), sent me an article about a book that is out called "The Introvert Advantage - How to Thrive in an Extrovert World" by Marti Olsen Lani. It's pretty interesting, at least to me to finally be recognized. Apparently only 25% of the population is an Introvert. So I'm an underdog, pull for me!  And all along you just thought I was hateful and weird. It's personality traits based on chemical balances , or in the case of you who fall into the other 75%, imbalances. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro transmitter pathways in their brains.  Introverts choose the path of least resistance, while Extroverts take the yellow brick road. It is really that simple.

Some truths about Innies:

They analyze situations. They look at how things could be, how they should be, and how they can be, and it is all processes within seconds of the experience...sometimes during. Like when I'm watching a movie, I'm thinking all of those things during any given scene.

They have a close group of friends.  They need to engage and trust, and for that to happen requires time.  Over time, only a handful of people can meet those needs.  That doesn't make them too popular on that level.

They daydream alot.  Yes I do. Hours on end.

They are loyal.  Yes, they want a mate they can connect and share everything with exclusively.  I'm told this is a good thing, but it hasn't really worked out so far.  Chicks. [Oh yeah and they are great lovers].

They are creative.  Many and most innies are painters, artists, musicians, writers, poets, scientists, and philosophers. In other words, not very successful, because they aren't wired like the majority.  However they do stand out.

They could care less about small talk.  Get to the point Alice.

They are very quiet in meetings.  Because we are soaking it all in, and realize talking would delay any progress.

They don't belong to any cliques.  They belong to many groups and find interests in many groups and people. 

They usually can hang with the jocks, the nerds, the burnouts, and the preppies and fit right in. 

They are aloof.  It's true people think we don't care.  It's just that we aren't swayed by the latest fashion concepts, or trends.  Yeah I wear socks with sandals, so what?  They (we) are thinking how we can make those trends better or create our own.  Blacksheep? Perhaps.

They are approachable. They may seem shy and bashful, or even nervous.  The truth is, they are very approachable and just want to engage with good hearted and well spirited people with depth.  Knowing that isn't always the case, there's no desire to hug every tree.

They will nod their head or smile more than exchange greetings.  It's quicker and not a waste of time. 

They stress out - No more than extroverts. It's just that the timing is different.  We worry about driving home drunk, while an extrovert is worried which Taco Bell drive thru is open. 

They are not pragmatists. They do not believe the ends justify the means.  Unless it is self defense, I wholeheartedly agree.

They don't like to be the center of attention.  This is true. I know with having a blog, vlog, twitter, Facebook that it would appear I want to be the man, but the truth is I don't. I like connecting people with each other, but more so I'm an idealist.  I want to discuss concepts and ideas, philosophy of life and life.  I've pegged my philosophy into these four square pegs: Truth, Sports, Liberty, and Chicks. 

Innies look better with bikinis.

Truth: Fear of Engagement

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  A year ago today I had aspirations of being in a completely different place in my life.  Things changed and I am no where near where I wanted to be. Choices by myself and others to be sure are the reason why; plus throw in a bunch of excuses.  Which all in all makes me think about where I will be in a year from now.  I have goals, wishes, and dreams for the future...however I know full well no matter how hard I want them, how hard I try, it doesn't matter.  It could matter and that I guess is the saving grace.  But all in all, it could all change in a second.  Then what?

I would like to know who thinks about the future and the implications that could arise should things just change.  I am not talking about insurance. I am talking about fear.  Do you fear not moving forward knowing things could change?  Does the past for example keep you in a place where you are so you don't move forward.  Does fear keep you from engaging in to something you love to do?

http://youtu.be/qCC_c2-Ml3s

Questions, I have a few.  The Great One Wayne Gretzky once said "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take".   So are you going to shoot, or just pass?

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Chicks: Dead Beat Dads

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I hear stories of guys that don't pay child support.  Because they can't?  No because they don't care to or don't want to.  They are just trying to stick it to their ex's.  Who ultimately gets hosed?  The kids.  So these guys, end up hurting their kids. Who does that? These kids who then grow up to not care for their kids (exceptions of course).  Rinse, lather, repeat!

Nothing worse than a dead beat dad.
Nothing worse than a dad who won't play catch with his kid.
Nothing worse than a dad who walks away from his family. I know a guy who did this, I hate him.

Don't get me wrong, I don't support the stupid rules of the state that screw dad's over.  Especially when some psycho woman in involved and the courts just treat you as another number.  Even more reason to try to be a better dad.

To all you dead beat dads...who complain about taking your kids to the games, who complain about this and that...who don't want the responsibility - SCREW YOU.  You have no idea about life. You just don't get it.  Stop your life, embrace your kids..nothing else really matters.  Not the game, not the scores, not the beer, not the tv.  Just them.

Don't blame the state, the system, the woman...you are responsible for your actions. Make the best of it.  These are YOUR offspring...they are a part of you.  They are your legacy.  CARE.

Truth Sports Liberty Chicks

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

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A.D.D. Rumblings on Truth, Sports, Liberty, & Chicks - 
Blogging since a long time ago, HockeyDino (me) writes entertaining, enticing, thought provoking, and wishing it could be longer blogs and stuff. A paleo-conservative by day, super hero by night, there aren't too many topics he won't tackle. Fueled by his faithful readers(fans) and critics(foes), he keeps on writing...saving the world one click at a time. 

Personal Interests
I write what I think, I think what I write. Does it matter to you if I like sunsets or walks on the beach? I want something better than that. Looking for substance in a sea of simplicity. I'm searching for truth in a world of chaos. Things that used to matter, no longer matter. Things I never cared about suddenly mean the world to me. I've come to understand the beginning and the end, but I have no idea how to handle the in between. What a mess this place is. My what a tangled web I've weaved.

I have this stupid ability to put myself into situations where I constantly have to wait for things to happen. Considering I have no patience, thus my constant frustration. There are however some truths that I do know:
Greed is good - You should ask me about it sometime.
Lower taxes - Got me in a stranglehold baby.
Liberty - Without it, what's the point?
Freedom - Live for it.
Veritas - Embrace it.
Who is John Galt? - should be you!
Be a slave to reason - Rage against the machine.
Be true to yourself - It does a body good.
Shrug - Easier said than done.
The Ron Paul Revolution - It's all about the message.
Winning is everything - Victory comes in many ways.
The opposite of reason is woman.  Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
The pursuit of reason - leads to happiness
Notre Dame is evil - FYI
Don't hate the player, hate the game!
Why am I named HockeyDino?  Because CricketDino sounds stupid.
If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?

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Liberty: What's So Patriotic About the Patriot Act?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  The other day I got called a Libertarian because I said I don't support the Patriot Act.  A friend of mine got questioned at the airport today by security.  They asked if she does drugs, sells drugs, or has ever done drugs.  Really?

Jack Hunter has a good editorial here to watch on The Patriot Act:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQSe9lml7bo&feature=player_embedded




The Patriot Act violates the Constitution in several ways. It:

Violates the Fourth Amendment, which says the government cannot conduct a search without obtaining a warrant and showing probable cause to believe that the person has committed or will commit a crime.

Violates the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech by prohibiting the recipients of search orders from telling others about those orders, even where there is no real need for secrecy.

Violates the First Amendment by effectively authorizing the FBI to launch investigations of American citizens in part for exercising their freedom of speech.

Violates the Fourth Amendment by failing to provide notice - even after the fact - to persons whose privacy has been compromised. Notice is also a key element of due process, which is guaranteed by the 4th Amendment.


But I always get, your life won't change because of an extra 15 minutes of security.  Or the best one I always here " I have nothing to hide, they can search everything I own and have, I'm clean".    

Yeah really

Truth: The Man Who Swears

Truth: The Man Who Swears

http://youtu.be/Q3x2yhrc95I

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I know several people who constantly mess up. Hey, everyone makes mistakes. Except these fools are always saying God forgives them; as if no matter what they say or do...they get a free pass.

There is no accountability. There is no personal responsibility. Just all is well because God has a plan for them. Once they ask God for forgiveness, it matters not what they did.

Well you see, with that line of thinking; why even bother living a just and meaningful life? Heck if you always get a free pass, then you can do what you want, right?

These fools really tick me off. Perhaps if God didn't forgive these people then the world may be a better place. Then they would have to answer to themselves, not a higher power of convenience.

The Commandment "Don't use the Lord's name in vain" should be changed to "Don't use the Lord because you are so vain".

Truth: Fried Chicken

My life is a poem
Sometimes I rhyme
sometimes I don't
Often I might make sense
Others times I'm on the fence
The world is my canvas
My brain my brush
My heart my paint
Her heart my crush
Oh tis all the pain
Oh tis the long night
Often words are merely fright
Ode to letters that make the words
Ode to the feathers that fly the birds
Quest for flight is merely written
One smitten, twice bitten

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

A.D.D. Rumblings No. 6311

http://youtu.be/1kxIA52sD8E

1. Is it wrong that I love how Ohio State is screwing themselves?  Is it fair to hate them so much want them

 them to fail?

2. OK what's up with men putting their coffee cups on the urinal? Then they grab the cup when they are done...go

 wash their hands.  What's the point?  People really gross me out.

3. I admit I like the snackers snack thing from Olga's. Tell anyone that I went there, and I'll kill ya.  Of course if I eat these, it will kill me.

5. Nice to see all the Ron Paul haters show up again. Then all of the Pawlenty tools rear their ugly heads,

 then the Palin tools as well.

4. I am convinced that if an actor in the movies talks slowly and tilts his head, then women will fall in love

 with him, no matter what he looks like. 

6. Isn't funny when you catch people lying to you. It's so funny to watch them just carry on like they are so

 cool and got it together. Pants on fire.

7. Sun dresses.

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8. I think people that chase tornadoes are weird.  Yeah like watching death and destruction is just so

 productive. Are flying cows really that interesting?

9. I went to a business meeting the other day. There's always one person who just can't help themselves by

 always commenting on something.  You probably remember these people from grade school. They grew up and remained the same.

10. I was eating a salad and bit my lip.  Why?  Blood everywhere. It was like I forgot how to chew and my teeth

 ddecided to bite my lip.  I don't get it. Ruined a good gyro salad.