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[Cthulhu1138]

Thank you my dear madame, for your kind words.

As their only child, much as I can remove myself from the toxicity of every day contact, I know that one day soon the care and management of my parents will be my responsibility.

I owe them that much.

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Self-reliance and self-rising flour

As should be evident by know, I am a fan of the admonishing phrase "If the women do not find you handsome they should at least find you handy."

I have arrived all my life to have skills, to be self-reliant.

Part of that had to do with the dysfunction in my family, part of it had to do with the work ethic I learned in that family, and from my own sense of wanting to do for myself and others.

An adult should know how to do their own laundry, cook their own meals, change their own tire.

Self-reliance is sexy.
It shows that you care about yourself and the world around you.
I have recently started to improve my skills when it comes to baking. I have always been a much better artist than a scientist so baking has definitely been hard. But with so much free time idle hands need work. And the kitchen and the oven are so very easy to access. This is the result of my first attempt at making pound cake.

For those of you who do not have a sweet tooth I tried to put a little beefcake in the photo as well.

 

[MadameSarcasm]

I like all kinds of cake!

How does the pound cake taste? I went through a pound cake phase a few years back when I lived near Chicago, but I didn't find a foolproof recipe until I returned to the south and met a man who bakes scores of pies and pound cakes each year for his church. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[Dangerous_Curves27]

Are you now, or have you ever been, you?

I have been thinking about "alts" lately.

Another online community I frequent has someone who is actually doing a dissertation on alts, how people use them, how it affects others and what it says about the original person, even after they have been "outed."

A little while ago, I saw a post from someone and a chill ran down my back at the thought that they were an alternate profile for someone (whom I know).

I will never know for sure, but it creeps me out to think about, like the remake of "The Thing."

Why did they do it?
What does it say about me that I even suspect that?

These are the thoughts that I have with too much time on my hands

Your body is amazing!

 

[Cthulhu1138]

I like all kinds of cake!

How does the pound cake taste? I went through a pound cake phase a few years back when I lived near Chicago, but I didn't find a foolproof recipe until I returned to the south and met a man who bakes scores of pies and pound cakes each year for his church. Let me know if you are interested.

The cake in question is a vanilla pound cake made with sweetened condensed milk. The next time I will set the oven lower and watch it more closely.

One of my most cherished memories is of my grandfather bringing chocolate marble pound cake from Weber's Bakery when he came to visit. The Southside has some fantastic old European bakeries.

Your body is amazing!

Thank you my sweet girl and welcome to the boards!

I appreciate your words

 

[Cthulhu1138]

An offering must be made

I thought that I did quite well for myself, all things considered with baking (my latest endeavor to keep dark thoughts and the follies of idle hands at bay).

But then of course it was time to do the dishes.

And now, in addition to knowing what "cake strips" are, I also know to not clean a condensed milk can with my fingers.

Such are the lessons we learn in the harsh light of day...

 

[MadameSarcasm]

And now, in addition to knowing what "cake strips" are, I also know to not clean a condensed milk can with my fingers.

Such are the lessons we learn in the harsh light of day...

Ooh. Looks painful. But at least you didn't try using your tongue!

Looking forward to seeing your next move!

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Ooh. Looks painful. But at least you didn't try using your tongue!

Looking forward to seeing your next move!

That makes two of us happy that I was disciplined enough to not lick the can!


My next experiment will probably be a Greek yogurt coffee cake to use up some yogurt about to go off.

I may need to buy more butter...

 

[MadameSarcasm]

You were extremely smart not to lick the can. Don't ask how I know that; it is a painful memory.

A man can never have enough butter or other edible lubricants.

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

I thought that I did quite well for myself, all things considered with baking (my latest endeavor to keep dark thoughts and the follies of idle hands at bay).

But then of course it was time to do the dishes.

And now, in addition to knowing what "cake strips" are, I also know to not clean a condensed milk can with my fingers.

Such are the lessons we learn in the harsh light of day...

Oye... ya silly man. A for the booboo.

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Oye... ya silly man. A for the booboo.

A tender kiss from your delectable lips would no doubt do wonders for my ego, my mood, and my wound!

Thank you for stopping in my beautiful, precious Rose

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Bah

Humbug

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

Humbug

Merry Christmas, Mr. Grinch.

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Yuletide Greetings

Over the past month I've had several people asking me if I'm getting into the "holiday spirit" or cajoling me into expressing holiday "cheer."
Most of the people who visit this thread know that I rarely have a strong opinion on something but I really am not a fan of Xmas.
As a strong agnostic I don't believe that baby Jesus was born on the date that they say he was and I also don't believe that he was a son of a god.
So the whole idea of celebrating a holiday which I don't believe is silly. I appreciate the idea of homecoming, of being around family, of exchanging gifts with those for whom we care. But the majority of my life this end of the year holiday has been about nothing but strife and resentment and ridiculous attempts at outdoing another person and being guilted into doing things

My wife and her family were actually a fairly loving, supportive group who did enjoy the holiday and had the spirit of giving and fellowship, with little to no connection to religiosity. Sadly, most of them have all passed So the celebration is much much smaller.

Today will not be some sort of sacred or holy day for me, it will just be another Wednesday and I will be alone for most of it. And honestly that is better than some years in the past where I have been surrounded by people who seem to all hate each other.

So as one of English Literature's most renowned businessmen once said (and I said before) "Bah. Humbug."

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Merry Christmas, Mr. Grinch.

Have a blessed Yule my sweet Rose

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Calories

A few years ago I read the phrase "You
cannot outrun a bad diet."

Given my penchant for beer, pizza, and potatoes, I was willing to give that claim a run for it's money (pardon the pun).

The newest claim is the "great bodies are made in the kitchen".

Now that I have found that I do not totally suck at baking, j have a new hypothesis to test.

 

[MadameSarcasm]

Does that confection you're holding have nuts?

 

[Lonelywife1205]

Did I somehow miss you in your wine colored suit? I thought you were supposed to try it on for us?

*runs my fingers through your hair and kisses you on the cheek sweets*

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

A few years ago I read the phrase "You
cannot outrun a bad diet."

Given my penchant for beer, pizza, and potatoes, I was willing to give that claim a run for it's money (pardon the pun).

The newest claim is the "great bodies are made in the kitchen".

Now that I have found that I do not totally suck at baking, j have a new hypothesis to test.

*smirks*
I'm having a flashback to American Pie right now...

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Does that confection you're holding have nuts?

No nuts my dirty minded friend, although I should work some in to my name's from now on

Most ladies enjoy a sweet, nutty flavor.

Did I somehow miss you in your wine colored suit? I thought you were supposed to try it on for us?

*runs my fingers through your hair and kisses you on the cheek sweets*

Good things come to those who wait.
It is tough to capture.....

Wine colored suits do not photograph well.

*smirks*
I'm having a flashback to American Pie right now...

As much as I thoroughly enjoy baked goods, I do not enjoy them like that!

 

[Cthulhu1138]

Auld lang syne

I am tired and sore, my belly is full but I am dehydrated from dancing and singing.

I met several gorgeous women who looked the best they have in months, whom I will never see again.

I spoke my heart about how much I love a friend and received applause for my bravery.

My best friend is married, and I helped.
It is time for some sleep before the new year begins in earnest.

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

I am tired and sore, my belly is full but I am dehydrated from dancing and singing.

I met several gorgeous women who looked the best they have in months, whom I will never see again.

I spoke my heart about how much I love a friend and received applause for my bravery.

My best friend is married, and I helped.
It is time for some sleep before the new year begins in earnest.

You look fantastic, hon. But then again, you always look great.

 

[Cthulhu1138]

You look fantastic, hon. But then again, you always look great.

Such incredibly kind words my precious rose.

Thank you

 

[Cthulhu1138]

So it is a new year, although I confess that I feel very little difference from this year to last.

I suppose I am a little bit more resigned to how some things have gone in my life. I may have a bit more money in the bank than I had last year thanks to a raise, which is nice.

I am getting better about lost loves and romances that seem to have occurred more in my head than they did in reality.

I am not fan of New Year's resolutions or the whole "new year's new you" thing.

Which is not to say that I am not trying hard to get in shape and be ready for new challenges ahead.

 

[Justadesperatewifeandmom]

So it is a new year, although I confess that I feel very little difference from this year to last.

I suppose I am a little bit more resigned to how some things have gone in my life. I may have a bit more money in the bank than I had last year thanks to a raise, which is nice.

I am getting better about lost loves and romances that seem to have occurred more in my head than they did in reality.

I am not fan of New Year's resolutions or the whole "new year's new you" thing.

Which is not to say that I am not trying hard to get in shape and be ready for new challenges ahead.

Well, it very much appears that you have accomplished the get in shape part. Now, what to do with the rest of the year.