Hello:
Working the day shift has limited my time to type posts on this blog. I will continue to post when I can, but it will not be on a daily basis, obviously. My apologies to the minions. But don't go away or give up hope. I'll still be here. In truth, it is I who should be annoyed. Except for She Is From Hell and the Edge O.D., no one responds. Are you guys out there?
ENOUGH WHINING.....WHAT'S UP WITH THE METS?
Things are not looking that great for the NY Mets right now. They seem to have lost the magic and run out of gas. Did they shoot their load too early and punch themselves out before the playoffs even begin? Jeez, they played so well all year, and to think that because of a couple of injuries late in the season that they're going to fade from existence. They way they're hitting right now, they'll be lucky to get out of the First Round, let alone make the Series. And forget it if they have to play the Yankees. Except for their 3 late relievers, (Guillermo Mota, Aaron Heilmann, and Billy Wagner) the pitching staff is sucking right now. I won't stand for this shit!! I've been a Met fan too darn long and watched the HATED Braves run over the Division for so long, that I won't tolerate a collapse like this. WAKE UP METS!! You better flip the "ON" switch and get back to pounding your opponents, or people won't even remember what a great regular season you had.
TERRELL OWENS....OH...MY...GODDDDDDD
I thought I was tired of the circus surrounding this guy before. Now I'm REALLY exhausted. And I've got this guy on my Fantasy team. And although the guy is a jerk and a pain-in-the-ass, I don't blame him as much as i blame the media. You know, it's like one of the reporters decided to start a little, untrue rumor just to get a shitstorm started. For every responsible reporter who works hard to get a story correct, it seems that there are 20 who are looking to cause trouble, or break a story so they can get famous. I'd really like them ALL, Owens, the reporters, and the rest of the media to just go away for about a month. It gets to be like the wall of white noise you have to deal with when you go to Chuck E. Cheese's. It's just an endless drone that makes your brain cringe, first, then shut down.
THE RYDER CUP
What an absolute embarassment. Phil Mickelson should decline to play in this event from now on. 1-9-1 in his last 11 matches in the Ryder Cup. He may be # 2 in the world, but he sucks when it comes to this format. On the other side of the coin, it is always fun and refreshing watching and hearing the European fans during this event. They sing, cheer, and have fun with their team. They actually have a National-type of pride for this thing. Do Americans even care? Well, I do. I love the competition, the varied format of matches and the camaraderie of some of the players. I only wish it mattered as much to the American players as it does the Europeans. I think it only matters to these guys when they realize they're about to get trounced. "Oh shit, we're down 12-6. Maybe we can grab a miracle and make an 8 1/2 to 2 1/2 comeback. Oh well, I guess we lose again. I wonder how my Mutual Funds did today." C'mon guys, the fans care, why can't you?
OTHER STUFF
Very enjoyable day last Saturday as Roy the G.B. King and I played golf in Rob the Bounty Hunter's batchelor party/golf outing/poker tournament. Roy and his partner Rich won the golf tourney, which was a two-man best ball event. Their score was +3. I teamed with good friend Tim G. We couldn't do anything right. When one of us made a great shot, we could never follow it up with another one. We finished at +15!! I'm alot better player than Tim, so I can't blame him. I played like shit, maybe the worst I've played in 3 years. We still had fun though.
The poker tourney, however, worked out fine for me. I finished 2nd. There was only 15 players, so the payout was only $180 for 2nd place. But I played very well, very solid, and I'm liking my game right now. If I had enough Buy-In money, I'd play in more tourneys. My confidence level for playing No-Limit Hold-'Em is pretty high right now. I really think I can hold my own with just about anyone. So, it was a good day.
BIRTHDAY GOLF OUTING--This Friday is the annual Birthday Golf Outing. Every year for the last 10 years Robbie, the Ancient Hockey Player and I have played golf for our birthday (his is 9/30 and mine is 10/1). For the 2nd straight year, we will be playing with 2 teams of four, in a scramble format. The evil team led by Jeff the Palooka won by a shot last year. My team wants revenge this year, so we'll be meeting Friday morning at Schenectady Municipal to settle the score. By the way, all gifts can be sent to me at my home. I appreciate all efforts.
BATHROOM PROJECT--This thing has slowed way down. We're 1 1/2 to 2 weeks from finishing and the contractor has run into a bunch of unrelated problems that have delayed progress. Goodness, Lord, can a brother get a break.
That's it for now. Hope to speak with you all soon.
Len is Tardy, Len Is Lazy, but Len is Right.
Book it.
I am
Len Tollerton
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
THE PERFECT TACO by LIR
Hello good friends:
Today, I devote the entire post to the building of the Perfect Taco. I do this because, though I do believe that everyone should cater their tacos to their own personal taste, there are some things that should be kept in mind for success.
SOFT SHELL OR HARD ("he said HARD".."Yeah, heh-heh.....")
Though this could be the title of an arguement over which kind of crab is best to eat. It's not. It's about taco shells. I have gone back and forth over the years. I like both and have eaten one or the other, exclusively, at different times. Right now, I'm into Hard shell tacos. Right now I'm groovin' on the crunch. It is, artistically, easier to build on a Soft shell, however, because you can just add things in a pile. So let's get to it.
BUILDING ON SOFT
First, you need to lay the shell flat. The initial ingredient should be the meat. Be it ground beef, chicken or steak (not to mention shrimp), you need to start with a good base. The meat gives you that base from which to blend your tastes and textures.
Next, I like to go with the salsa. Now, people will disagree and say they like to go with other things here, and that the salsa is a topping. I say that the salsa acts as a mortar, a glue, if you will, for holding important ingredients together. Nothing beats homemade salsa for freshness. But if I'm using store brand, I usually go with Pace Medium Chunky Salsa. I like it cause it's pretty fresh tasting (for jarred sauce), and the heat level is enjoyable and manageable. But of course, everyone has their own favorite.
We then move to the cheese section. We usually use some form of shredded cheese. Hot cheese sauce works okay too. It's not the KIND of cheese you use. Use Gorgonzola goat cheese for all I care. But the cheese directly ties in the flavor from the meat a couple of levels below and the veggies. Don't be afraid to use the cheese liberally. Cheese is good.
After cheese, it's Veggie time. This is not to be confused with Lima-Time, which is a terrible memory for 2006 Mets fans. But I digress. Again, the kind of veggies is unimportant. But you should use them for color and for health. A taco makes use of mutilple food groups. So if you use tomatoes, peppers, or mangos, get some produce in there. No, the salsa alone doesn't count. I like green or colored peppers, and I enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes in the summer, but never the crap you get in winter. Once in a while shredded lettuce is great, but I generally don't take the time to shred lettuce. It is nice, theough, because it's cold and gives a change of texture to the taco.
Finally, it's time for whatever topping you use. We like guacamole or sour cream. I am also a big fan of Habanero sauce. Something flavorful like Melindas XXX, or Tejas Tears, or even El Yucateca, which you can get for free by stealing a bottle off of the tables at Garcia's.
Important Note:
The taco, after completion should be folded, NOT rolled like a burrito. It is, after all, a taco.
DIRECTIONS FOR HARD TACOS
There is not much difference in the building process, other than you have to use less material. You don't want to crack the shell, so you have to be careful when spooning the ingredients into the shell. I like to let the meat sit in the shell for a few seconds before I hit it with the salsa because it lets the juices soak into the shell and soften it up so that when you bite into it, there's less chance of getting a violent shell crack and the whole thing falling apart.
BECOMING A MASTER TACO BUILDER
The MAIN skill for becoming a Master taco builder is what I call Low-Mess-Amount, or L.M.A. The less cracking or tearing of the shell, the less mess. The less mess, the easier it is to make your NEXT taco buildable WITHOUT getting it all wet from the plate WHILE you're building it. The Lower your L.M.A., the easier it will be for you to make Master rank Taco Builder.
There's nothing wrong with trying to be artistic while making food. The taco gives you the opportunity to experiment with creativity and build layers of tastes and textures. You'd be surprised on how many excellent taste combinations you can make with many different ingredients (you wouldn't believe how good cantaloupe and orange bell pepper tastes together). Of course, the Traditional taco (beef, salsa, cheese and some kind of Veg) always has a welcome place at any table.
The Lesson, for now, ends here. I know you'll try to give my way a try, because you know that
LEN IS RIGHT.
Be at peace my food-loving minions.
I am,
Len Tollerton
Today, I devote the entire post to the building of the Perfect Taco. I do this because, though I do believe that everyone should cater their tacos to their own personal taste, there are some things that should be kept in mind for success.
SOFT SHELL OR HARD ("he said HARD".."Yeah, heh-heh.....")
Though this could be the title of an arguement over which kind of crab is best to eat. It's not. It's about taco shells. I have gone back and forth over the years. I like both and have eaten one or the other, exclusively, at different times. Right now, I'm into Hard shell tacos. Right now I'm groovin' on the crunch. It is, artistically, easier to build on a Soft shell, however, because you can just add things in a pile. So let's get to it.
BUILDING ON SOFT
First, you need to lay the shell flat. The initial ingredient should be the meat. Be it ground beef, chicken or steak (not to mention shrimp), you need to start with a good base. The meat gives you that base from which to blend your tastes and textures.
Next, I like to go with the salsa. Now, people will disagree and say they like to go with other things here, and that the salsa is a topping. I say that the salsa acts as a mortar, a glue, if you will, for holding important ingredients together. Nothing beats homemade salsa for freshness. But if I'm using store brand, I usually go with Pace Medium Chunky Salsa. I like it cause it's pretty fresh tasting (for jarred sauce), and the heat level is enjoyable and manageable. But of course, everyone has their own favorite.
We then move to the cheese section. We usually use some form of shredded cheese. Hot cheese sauce works okay too. It's not the KIND of cheese you use. Use Gorgonzola goat cheese for all I care. But the cheese directly ties in the flavor from the meat a couple of levels below and the veggies. Don't be afraid to use the cheese liberally. Cheese is good.
After cheese, it's Veggie time. This is not to be confused with Lima-Time, which is a terrible memory for 2006 Mets fans. But I digress. Again, the kind of veggies is unimportant. But you should use them for color and for health. A taco makes use of mutilple food groups. So if you use tomatoes, peppers, or mangos, get some produce in there. No, the salsa alone doesn't count. I like green or colored peppers, and I enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes in the summer, but never the crap you get in winter. Once in a while shredded lettuce is great, but I generally don't take the time to shred lettuce. It is nice, theough, because it's cold and gives a change of texture to the taco.
Finally, it's time for whatever topping you use. We like guacamole or sour cream. I am also a big fan of Habanero sauce. Something flavorful like Melindas XXX, or Tejas Tears, or even El Yucateca, which you can get for free by stealing a bottle off of the tables at Garcia's.
Important Note:
The taco, after completion should be folded, NOT rolled like a burrito. It is, after all, a taco.
DIRECTIONS FOR HARD TACOS
There is not much difference in the building process, other than you have to use less material. You don't want to crack the shell, so you have to be careful when spooning the ingredients into the shell. I like to let the meat sit in the shell for a few seconds before I hit it with the salsa because it lets the juices soak into the shell and soften it up so that when you bite into it, there's less chance of getting a violent shell crack and the whole thing falling apart.
BECOMING A MASTER TACO BUILDER
The MAIN skill for becoming a Master taco builder is what I call Low-Mess-Amount, or L.M.A. The less cracking or tearing of the shell, the less mess. The less mess, the easier it is to make your NEXT taco buildable WITHOUT getting it all wet from the plate WHILE you're building it. The Lower your L.M.A., the easier it will be for you to make Master rank Taco Builder.
There's nothing wrong with trying to be artistic while making food. The taco gives you the opportunity to experiment with creativity and build layers of tastes and textures. You'd be surprised on how many excellent taste combinations you can make with many different ingredients (you wouldn't believe how good cantaloupe and orange bell pepper tastes together). Of course, the Traditional taco (beef, salsa, cheese and some kind of Veg) always has a welcome place at any table.
The Lesson, for now, ends here. I know you'll try to give my way a try, because you know that
LEN IS RIGHT.
Be at peace my food-loving minions.
I am,
Len Tollerton
Friday, September 15, 2006
HECTIC WEEK
Good day to all:
Haven't had a chance to write this week. Little hectic. 2 wakes, one school Open House, and the project continues. How bout you? How did your week go? You now have the weekend to decompress. Have at it.
The Bathroom project continues to progress. We've lost a bunch of days to weather, illness, and emergency. Was hoping the project would be completed by 9/5. Now it looks like 9/25. You never know how things are going to go when laying piping. It's not so much the supply water (to the sink, shower and toilet), but the discharge, or soil pipe. If it's not layed correctly, with the correct downward angle, you end up with a drainage and backup problem. So, when you're cutting into existing rafters and joists, you might not be able to lay the pipe exactly where you wanted. This causes delays because now you have to take time to figure angles, etc... and plan it so it all works correctly. Do it right the first time.
GOODBYE MISS ANNA
This week, our family lost a good friend. Anna Gareau was the Pre-School teacher at Blessed Sacrament School where my wife used to teach and my kids used to go. We should all be so lucky as to have a loving, caring, talented teacher as Anna. She helped both of my sons get through a couple of difficult times while in her class. She treated every kid as if they were special, always taking time to listen to what they said. Every kid who went through her program over 17 years was much better off for it, and they were all lucky to have been a part of her life. I've often said that one of the Secrets of Life is to make a Positive Impact on those around you. Anna lived this every day. She always greeted you with a smile, took time to talk with you, was always friendly and caring. Her colleagues at the school will miss her dearly, as well as all the parents and students who knew her. She had beaten cancer twice before, but 3rd time's the charm, as they say, and she started going downhill this summer after a 3rd occurance. Anna passed away on Monday night. The church was full for her funeral, attesting to the fact that she was important to alot of people. Rest in Loving Peace, Anna Gareau. May your Spirit be quickly led to its final destination, in whatever Paradise you envisioned. We love you and will miss you.
UNHAPPY JACKSON
Jackson's school year began on a down note, when he walked in to school on the first day of 4th Grade. Facing him was Miss Cummings, a near-retirement teacher, who is known as the meanest teacher in the school. She IS a bit of a Battle-Axe. She yelled alot on the first day and Jackson came home in tears. This caused Mommy to make an immediate conference appointment to see what was up.
She's not as bad as originally believed, but she ain't all that great either. It's clearly time for her to retire, so as to infuse some newer, more modern thinking into that class. Mommy wasn't convinced, but for now, Jackson will remain where he is and have to suck it up. Plus, his best friend, CJ, is in his class, so we don't want to break up two Goobers just cause the teacher is crappy. You just have to be here to see Jackson put on his "Rumplestiltskin" face when he gets mad. You'd think he was going to stomp himself into the ground.
FOOTBALL BEGINS
NFL first week. Chiefs lose. Assassins (my fantasy football team) lose. But football is back, baby. And although it signals the end of summer, we got football!!
KIDS' BOWLING BEGINS
Bowling started for the kids this week. Connor is in his first year of bowling with the older kids (up to 17). He averages around 100 or 105, and got off to a rough start with a 60 (not warmed up). But then he threw a 125 and a 126, so he felt better. However, you can't believe how good some of the kids in the league are. On one set of lanes, one team got a 247 and a 278 out of two of their guys. And on Connor's lanes, the opposing captain shot a 253. Connor's captain has a 201 average. Con's just going to try and improve this year, knowing he can't chase these guys yet.
Jackson is very erratic, averaging 83 in his second full year. He thinks he's the King of Bowling if he does well and cries and whines and wants to quit if he does poorly. I try to help him out, but at the age of 9 1/2 he is an expert in ALL fields and knows it all. Good luck to him this year.
Alright, that's it for today. Next time I will try to give advice on how to build the perfect taco. And you know it will be perfect (to me), because LEN IS RIGHT.
I am,
Len Tollerton
Haven't had a chance to write this week. Little hectic. 2 wakes, one school Open House, and the project continues. How bout you? How did your week go? You now have the weekend to decompress. Have at it.
The Bathroom project continues to progress. We've lost a bunch of days to weather, illness, and emergency. Was hoping the project would be completed by 9/5. Now it looks like 9/25. You never know how things are going to go when laying piping. It's not so much the supply water (to the sink, shower and toilet), but the discharge, or soil pipe. If it's not layed correctly, with the correct downward angle, you end up with a drainage and backup problem. So, when you're cutting into existing rafters and joists, you might not be able to lay the pipe exactly where you wanted. This causes delays because now you have to take time to figure angles, etc... and plan it so it all works correctly. Do it right the first time.
GOODBYE MISS ANNA
This week, our family lost a good friend. Anna Gareau was the Pre-School teacher at Blessed Sacrament School where my wife used to teach and my kids used to go. We should all be so lucky as to have a loving, caring, talented teacher as Anna. She helped both of my sons get through a couple of difficult times while in her class. She treated every kid as if they were special, always taking time to listen to what they said. Every kid who went through her program over 17 years was much better off for it, and they were all lucky to have been a part of her life. I've often said that one of the Secrets of Life is to make a Positive Impact on those around you. Anna lived this every day. She always greeted you with a smile, took time to talk with you, was always friendly and caring. Her colleagues at the school will miss her dearly, as well as all the parents and students who knew her. She had beaten cancer twice before, but 3rd time's the charm, as they say, and she started going downhill this summer after a 3rd occurance. Anna passed away on Monday night. The church was full for her funeral, attesting to the fact that she was important to alot of people. Rest in Loving Peace, Anna Gareau. May your Spirit be quickly led to its final destination, in whatever Paradise you envisioned. We love you and will miss you.
UNHAPPY JACKSON
Jackson's school year began on a down note, when he walked in to school on the first day of 4th Grade. Facing him was Miss Cummings, a near-retirement teacher, who is known as the meanest teacher in the school. She IS a bit of a Battle-Axe. She yelled alot on the first day and Jackson came home in tears. This caused Mommy to make an immediate conference appointment to see what was up.
She's not as bad as originally believed, but she ain't all that great either. It's clearly time for her to retire, so as to infuse some newer, more modern thinking into that class. Mommy wasn't convinced, but for now, Jackson will remain where he is and have to suck it up. Plus, his best friend, CJ, is in his class, so we don't want to break up two Goobers just cause the teacher is crappy. You just have to be here to see Jackson put on his "Rumplestiltskin" face when he gets mad. You'd think he was going to stomp himself into the ground.
FOOTBALL BEGINS
NFL first week. Chiefs lose. Assassins (my fantasy football team) lose. But football is back, baby. And although it signals the end of summer, we got football!!
KIDS' BOWLING BEGINS
Bowling started for the kids this week. Connor is in his first year of bowling with the older kids (up to 17). He averages around 100 or 105, and got off to a rough start with a 60 (not warmed up). But then he threw a 125 and a 126, so he felt better. However, you can't believe how good some of the kids in the league are. On one set of lanes, one team got a 247 and a 278 out of two of their guys. And on Connor's lanes, the opposing captain shot a 253. Connor's captain has a 201 average. Con's just going to try and improve this year, knowing he can't chase these guys yet.
Jackson is very erratic, averaging 83 in his second full year. He thinks he's the King of Bowling if he does well and cries and whines and wants to quit if he does poorly. I try to help him out, but at the age of 9 1/2 he is an expert in ALL fields and knows it all. Good luck to him this year.
Alright, that's it for today. Next time I will try to give advice on how to build the perfect taco. And you know it will be perfect (to me), because LEN IS RIGHT.
I am,
Len Tollerton
Friday, September 08, 2006
BACK TO SCHOOL
Hello people:
It has been fully one week since my last post. I have to apologize, as I have been occupied with the return of the school season. I trust everyone got back alright.
The lovely Patty began the week with days of meetings before the kids finally entered her classroom on Wednesday. And although she is sure that at least 2 of her students are potential criminals, they've actually surprised her with good behavior, so far. It's only a matter of time till their true nature rears its ugly head.
Connor (the older of my two clones) began 7th grade Thursday. I think he'll do fine this year, though things will be different for him as he will now be changing classes every period. After counting, he found that he has around 12 or 13 teachers this year. Some of the kids get a little worried about changing classes because that comfortable core that they usually get used to is no longer there. However, it's very necessary because it gets them ready for how things will be in High School. He's pretty smart and usually adapts well, so I have no worries.
The other guy? That's another story. Jackson has been worried since he found out he has Miss Cummings for 4th grade. She is old, nearing retirement, and is rumored to be mean. So, of course, he comes home in tears because the first day the teacher did nothing but raise her voice to the class and yelled at the kids individually if they made a mistake. She started the year off by saying, "I'm sure you've heard that I'm the meanest teacher in this school.....Well, it's true." Things went downhill from there. Jackson is a smart kid who pulls straight A's. A teacher like this could change his views about school. Mommy, reluctant to label herself as a "nightmare parent," has already sent off a letter to the principal, whom she knows, complaining about the teacher's first day's tactics. She's prepared to pull him out of her class if it continues.
THE FANTASY DRAFT
The 15th season of the Big Boy Sports Fantasy Football League, which I started back in 1992, held their player draft on Wednesday evening. Yours truly's team, the Assassins, had the 2nd pick in the First Round, and chose San Diego's LaDanian Tomlinson. The First Round went as expected except for 2 picks. I was surprised to see the Foxxers take Peyton Manning with the 4th pick, thinking that was kind of early to be taking a QB. The strangest pick was definitely the Titans choosing Marvin Harrison, receiver extraordinaire of the Colts, with the 6th Pick. It's generally considered a bad move to draft a Receiver in the First Round. But the Titans' owner was trying to duplicate his draft, round-for-round, from his other league. He does not like rooting for players from one league when he has to root against the same players in the other league.
The oddest move of the night came when the Rollers owner picked Marshall Faulk of the Rams. Faulk is out for the season because of an injury and surgery and is now doing TV work. Rollers owner said he heard that Faulk would eventually play this year. But we already know he's been shut down for the season. Though that pick shows a lack of preparation, the Rollers, nevertheless, have drafted a great Receiving team, and injuries aside, could do very well if his team comes healthy. Rollers owner is the only one of the original team owners to NEVER win the championship. We'll see what happens.
SCUMBAG MOVE OF THE NIGHT
At one point in the draft I made a mistake in calling out whose turn it was. I told Rollers it was their pick. They chose Deuce McAllister, RB from New Orleans. I went one more pick before I realized I had made a mistake and that Rollers pick slot should have gone to defending champion Kaos Kids. Rollers had to give McAllister back until Kaos made their pick. Brian of Kaos IS Kevin of the Rollers' brother. Kaos clearly did not know who to pick, and needing a RB, and not realizing that McAllister was available, did the All-Time Scumbag move of any draft and decided to take (or STEAL) the pick away from his brother by selecting McAllister. It was, AT ONCE, the most Unsportsmanlike act ever to happen in League history. I, as Commissioner, cannot do anything, because it was my original mistake, and the rules were not broken. But C'mon. You guys on Kaos really branded yourselves Thieves and the rest of the League knows what they're dealing with from now on. I mean, if McAllister was the guy you were about to take, then I can see it, no problem. But you guys had NO IDEA that he was even there. AND, you did it to your own brother (cousin)!!
WOW.
THE HEELS ARE THE THING
Ladies, I want to speak to you about something and clear some things up. Actually, just one thing. If you're a woman who is in a relationship, be it a marriage, dating, significant others, whatever...you should know something about guys. Yes, we like it when you dress up in lingerie for intimate times. But that's not really that important. I mean, it's nice but, it's not necessary. And I know that it's kind of alot of work to do when it's going to be taken off very quickly after the festivities begin.
But ladies, the truth is that guys like heels. We like it when you wear the shoes. High heels, Candies, platform sandals, high-heel clogs, you name it. If it's got a heel or wedge of 2"-5", your guy will be happy. It's worth it for a number of reasons. One, it makes your legs look great regardless of what your legs look like. It gives a little definition to your calves and accentuates the curve of your legs. Purely esoteric, but important. Two, it makes everyone feel sexier. Nothing puts people in the mood for good love-making like a good pair of high-heels. It makes the guy hot, and it makes the lady wearing them feel horny because she knows she looks sexier. When you look sexy, you feel sexy. Three, they don't have to get torn off to get down to business. The lingerie, generally, has to come off. But the shoesies can stay on the entire time, unless it's uncomfortable for the woman.
Now, I am NOT someone who has a foot fetish. I'm not into sucking on toes or anything like that. But I can honestly say that I would rather see the woman with a tee-shirt or nothing AND the shoes, than the full lingerie get-up with NO shoes. In fact, I'm not even a fan of stockings. They get in the way and build an unnecessary barrier between my tongue and her leg. Can you dig what I'm saying? Are you feeling me, dog?
This is just something for you all to consider as you make your way through your daily life. Flats don't cut it. Ladies, I know they're ALOT more comfortable. And, truly, I believe you should spend the better part of your life feeling comfortable. But really, the heels are the thing when push comes to shove. Heels get noticed, regardless of what else is there.
And you all know, though I don't have to say it, that when it comes to a topic like this, that.........................
LEN IS MOST DEFINITELY RIGHT!!
I am, as usual,
Len Tollerton
I appreciate any comments you may have.
It has been fully one week since my last post. I have to apologize, as I have been occupied with the return of the school season. I trust everyone got back alright.
The lovely Patty began the week with days of meetings before the kids finally entered her classroom on Wednesday. And although she is sure that at least 2 of her students are potential criminals, they've actually surprised her with good behavior, so far. It's only a matter of time till their true nature rears its ugly head.
Connor (the older of my two clones) began 7th grade Thursday. I think he'll do fine this year, though things will be different for him as he will now be changing classes every period. After counting, he found that he has around 12 or 13 teachers this year. Some of the kids get a little worried about changing classes because that comfortable core that they usually get used to is no longer there. However, it's very necessary because it gets them ready for how things will be in High School. He's pretty smart and usually adapts well, so I have no worries.
The other guy? That's another story. Jackson has been worried since he found out he has Miss Cummings for 4th grade. She is old, nearing retirement, and is rumored to be mean. So, of course, he comes home in tears because the first day the teacher did nothing but raise her voice to the class and yelled at the kids individually if they made a mistake. She started the year off by saying, "I'm sure you've heard that I'm the meanest teacher in this school.....Well, it's true." Things went downhill from there. Jackson is a smart kid who pulls straight A's. A teacher like this could change his views about school. Mommy, reluctant to label herself as a "nightmare parent," has already sent off a letter to the principal, whom she knows, complaining about the teacher's first day's tactics. She's prepared to pull him out of her class if it continues.
THE FANTASY DRAFT
The 15th season of the Big Boy Sports Fantasy Football League, which I started back in 1992, held their player draft on Wednesday evening. Yours truly's team, the Assassins, had the 2nd pick in the First Round, and chose San Diego's LaDanian Tomlinson. The First Round went as expected except for 2 picks. I was surprised to see the Foxxers take Peyton Manning with the 4th pick, thinking that was kind of early to be taking a QB. The strangest pick was definitely the Titans choosing Marvin Harrison, receiver extraordinaire of the Colts, with the 6th Pick. It's generally considered a bad move to draft a Receiver in the First Round. But the Titans' owner was trying to duplicate his draft, round-for-round, from his other league. He does not like rooting for players from one league when he has to root against the same players in the other league.
The oddest move of the night came when the Rollers owner picked Marshall Faulk of the Rams. Faulk is out for the season because of an injury and surgery and is now doing TV work. Rollers owner said he heard that Faulk would eventually play this year. But we already know he's been shut down for the season. Though that pick shows a lack of preparation, the Rollers, nevertheless, have drafted a great Receiving team, and injuries aside, could do very well if his team comes healthy. Rollers owner is the only one of the original team owners to NEVER win the championship. We'll see what happens.
SCUMBAG MOVE OF THE NIGHT
At one point in the draft I made a mistake in calling out whose turn it was. I told Rollers it was their pick. They chose Deuce McAllister, RB from New Orleans. I went one more pick before I realized I had made a mistake and that Rollers pick slot should have gone to defending champion Kaos Kids. Rollers had to give McAllister back until Kaos made their pick. Brian of Kaos IS Kevin of the Rollers' brother. Kaos clearly did not know who to pick, and needing a RB, and not realizing that McAllister was available, did the All-Time Scumbag move of any draft and decided to take (or STEAL) the pick away from his brother by selecting McAllister. It was, AT ONCE, the most Unsportsmanlike act ever to happen in League history. I, as Commissioner, cannot do anything, because it was my original mistake, and the rules were not broken. But C'mon. You guys on Kaos really branded yourselves Thieves and the rest of the League knows what they're dealing with from now on. I mean, if McAllister was the guy you were about to take, then I can see it, no problem. But you guys had NO IDEA that he was even there. AND, you did it to your own brother (cousin)!!
WOW.
THE HEELS ARE THE THING
Ladies, I want to speak to you about something and clear some things up. Actually, just one thing. If you're a woman who is in a relationship, be it a marriage, dating, significant others, whatever...you should know something about guys. Yes, we like it when you dress up in lingerie for intimate times. But that's not really that important. I mean, it's nice but, it's not necessary. And I know that it's kind of alot of work to do when it's going to be taken off very quickly after the festivities begin.
But ladies, the truth is that guys like heels. We like it when you wear the shoes. High heels, Candies, platform sandals, high-heel clogs, you name it. If it's got a heel or wedge of 2"-5", your guy will be happy. It's worth it for a number of reasons. One, it makes your legs look great regardless of what your legs look like. It gives a little definition to your calves and accentuates the curve of your legs. Purely esoteric, but important. Two, it makes everyone feel sexier. Nothing puts people in the mood for good love-making like a good pair of high-heels. It makes the guy hot, and it makes the lady wearing them feel horny because she knows she looks sexier. When you look sexy, you feel sexy. Three, they don't have to get torn off to get down to business. The lingerie, generally, has to come off. But the shoesies can stay on the entire time, unless it's uncomfortable for the woman.
Now, I am NOT someone who has a foot fetish. I'm not into sucking on toes or anything like that. But I can honestly say that I would rather see the woman with a tee-shirt or nothing AND the shoes, than the full lingerie get-up with NO shoes. In fact, I'm not even a fan of stockings. They get in the way and build an unnecessary barrier between my tongue and her leg. Can you dig what I'm saying? Are you feeling me, dog?
This is just something for you all to consider as you make your way through your daily life. Flats don't cut it. Ladies, I know they're ALOT more comfortable. And, truly, I believe you should spend the better part of your life feeling comfortable. But really, the heels are the thing when push comes to shove. Heels get noticed, regardless of what else is there.
And you all know, though I don't have to say it, that when it comes to a topic like this, that.........................
LEN IS MOST DEFINITELY RIGHT!!
I am, as usual,
Len Tollerton
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