Lost my "Muchness"

Alice asks The Hatter what is "muchness?"

I suppose it is who you are and why you are. Lately I have been wondering that about myself.
Have we been defined by what the world or other people tell us. Been told what to do, where to go, and what to be?
When do we decide to against everything we have been told and find our "muchness?"

Here is a good example. How many people would redefine their lives like this?
http://vitality.yahoo.com/video-second-act-lisa-fisco-20332366

Brain shutdown....

Yes that is what has happened. Why? Maybe it is too much work and stress. maybe it is the stupid people in my life that I let get to me. Kinda feel like someone owes me for peeing on my rug....

What do we do to recharge ourselves? Escape into a bottle, a woman or man's arms, massage at Madame Kame's Palace, or something deeper...

We have to take the time to look at things and sort them out. You might not need to go and do Transcendental Meditation, but take the time to just stop and be quiet. Some find this tough to do and it is.
Our lives are hectic, busy, and filled with a lot of mindless time wasting. Hobbies are great to get that escape and clear ones head, just ask a guy that likes to fish. More than likely they do it to relax.

I have recently decided to start painting and drawing again. Something about it just lets me be free. My mind goes someplace else and lets me heal. I have learned though it is best to just let it flow. Who really cares what you do? Paint a nekkid chick green....splash some color on a canvas ad call it a wave...

Anyway Dudes and Dudettes...let go, let the mind wander....

Friends and family...

I watched "Up in the Air" No not because Clooney is hot...no homo but he is. It was a great movie. Not to give anything away but it hit me....We may never have that "one true realtionship" but we have others.

Family...For most of us our family knows us the best. They shaped our lives and influenced who we are today. Family helped turned us from drooling pooping infants into drooling pooping adults that can clean up after ourselves. Even if we don't have a great relationship with family they are still family. We tolerate thaem and wish them well. If it's bad we still have the oppurtunity to forgive and make amends. For the most part family is there when you need them. hopefully you are there when they need you. They will see you at your worst and be there for your best.

You can't choose your family but ou can pick your friends. They are kinda like boogers, some are worth keeping around till they are crusty. True friends help you move and dispose of bodies...these are the friends that will have your back even if you started the fight. The good friends will also hang around when the doo-doo hits the fan. A good friend knows how to motivate and encourage you, but they wil also call you on your BS.

Friends and family should aks for nothing in return. They do what they do out of love and respect for you as a person. But I ask can you do the same in return?

Remember

The first holiday



Originally, the holiday was known as "Decoration Day." It was started by a Civil War general named Gen. John Logan, who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. General Logan sought a way to help the country come back together after the horrors and divide of the Civil War.






The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, and Gen. Logan chose that date for two very important reasons: First, the day did not mark the anniversary of a Civil War battle, and second "flowers would likely be in bloom all over the United States." Indeed, many took flowers to Arlington National Cemetery, an activity that still occurs every year.
---- from Yahoo buzz

I sit here today thinking about sacrifice. Working today on a holiday...pissed because I would rather sleep in, watch a game, drink some beer, and have a cookout.  That's not sacrifice. Giving everything you have so the rest of us can enjoy this holiday, that's sacrifice. How many of our servicemen and women are out there "working" today? How many will never experience what we are because they laid down the one precious thing we all take for granted?
http://www.remember.gov/MomentofRemembrance/tabid/54/Default.aspx

Please take a moment to remember those that served or are serving. Thank a veteran, let them know you are grateful, give them a hug.

Movie Music....

How did i miss this????   http://www.lebowskifest.com/
I suggest all the dudes check for a fest in your area.


Now back to the show....

Wanted to do something about the songs or music we love from our favorite movies. Something about a song and the images that make the movie memeorable. Who can forget the opening scene of Caddyshack?
"I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins and a dancing gopher... Pure classic!! Of course Mr. Loggins  gets credit for another great movie song, "Highway to the Danger Zone" F-14's,  Tom Cruise and Val  Kilmer (no homo), Goose and Hollywood... Brings back summer days of the mid 80's and a first kiss.

Speaking of love, ok maybe lust and a lot of raging teenage hormones, Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Phoebe Cates....Thanks to the Cars " Moving in Stereo" we have one of the hottest scenes ever. We all hoped we never got caught like Brad...haha!

Motivation is the key to doing anything. Who hasn't cranked up the theme from Rocky when we needed that little extra something. How bout the training scene in Rocky 4 and the song "Hearts on Fire" Pure classic right there... Another one to dig out is "One Vision" by Queen. Made the movie Iron Eagle. Don't we all wish we could just hop in an F-16 and rescue our dad? 

Of course there are some songs that just plain bring out the fun.... Blues Brothers is full of great music. But the one that stands out is "Rawhide" Who can forget John Belushi cracking the whip behind the chicken wire? Makes me want to head out to Billy Bob's Country bunker and throw beer bottles....
But the greatest party song has to be "Shout" by Otis Day and the Knights. Who didn't put on a toga and do the alligator like the members of Delta Tau Chi? Definitely worth doubel secret probation.

I am sure everyone has a list of songs that they love from other movies. Please share! This is the stuff that makes us laugh, and dare I say it? Cry...yup Dudes can do that. Hope these songs bring out some good memories and times. If not just always look on the bright side of life....

Got nuthin but a couple movies....

For whatever reason Dude has nothing to blog about this week. Writers block or just a slow week? Who knows....

I did manage to watch Sherlock Holmes and Ninja Assasin. 2 very good dude movies. Action ansd excitement!

Robert Downey Jr. definitely played a great Holmes. but he took it another level...showed the character had flaws and was a little rough around the edges. Certainly not the classic version of Sherlock Holmes.

Ninja Assassin....wow! Want a good martial arts flick? This is it. The fight scenes are off thechart. probably the best was the chase in the roundabout. Dodging cars, fighting.... Throw in the classic ninja movie actor...Sho Kosugi!! Remember him? What you have is one heckuva ride!

Dude Food Part Duex....Frugal Dude.

Sometimes a dude has a long bad day. It becomes so easy to just stop off somewhere and grab fast food. Even better is to sit down and let a pretty waitress serve you. But if you add it up you can spend less when you do it yourself. Plus I have seen some restaurant meals with 3000 calories and a weeks worth of sodium in them. So doing it on your own allows you to control exactly what you put into the food, especially if you have managed to piss off the wait staff and cooks.

A little planning  goes a long way when time is short. Busy dudes seem to squeeze more in when there is a lot on the plate anyway. Want to cook up something quick and easy? Watch 30 Minute Meals...heck Rachael Ray does it! You might say " Dude, I can't cook!" Dude says " If you can read you can cook!"  Just buy a cookbook or download some recipes off the interwebs. Some of the food is so simple you will want to cook it all the time. And...dudes, the ladies are impressed with a man that can cook.

I also find cooking as a way to escape and test myself. Nothing beats watching other people rave about the food you have cooked. One warning...if you experiment with a new food, spice or recipe, try it yourself first.
best to upset your stomach or contract food poisoning on your own.