I think there have been studies that teachers favor good looking students- but then, there are "studies" about everything to prove a point! My mother was beautiful though she had a short shelf life and I don't think that gave her any edge about getting others to agree with her- it was her money. The most beat up guy who would come into the bank had the most accounts- from the gravel business- everyone agreed with him! :-) You are right that women have different standards than men as they age- men are allowed to become distinguished while most women are not. I dated some of those "pretty boys" and they were a headache- as much so as a vain, empty-headed woman.// I was reading some posts on another site and an older man mentioned his crush on Peggy Fleming then someone piped in that her face-lift had gone astray and I saw her briefly the other night and must say she should have left well-enough alone. I have no idea why women rush to plastic surgeons, beauty parlors and cosmetic counters. Some people just age better than others- all related to genes, bones, skin type and health- and it has nothing to do with their character or soulfulness. As for getting along with others from all walks of life, it usually boils down to respect, a genuine smile and interest.// I wouldn't mind a butler or handyman to open my doors now that you mention it! lol
On Feb 24, 6:53 pm, Don Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: > You are correct, of course. I wouldn't pay for better looks; thus no > plastic surgery or really any kind of such vanity accouterments. But > I'm basically lazy. I have noticed the truly very good looking have > an easier time getting folks to agree with them. The gift of gab > helps but looks don't hurt. Being good looking yourself perhaps has > blinded you to the benefits. I think it is definitely more important > for women but good looking men also catch the breaks over and over. > I'm not immune myself. All else being equal I'd rather my waiter or > maid or broker be very good looking. > > It opens doors if nothing else. > > dj > > > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 12:05 PM, rigsy03 <[email protected]> wrote: > > We can all design our lists but good looks or possessions would not be > > on my top ten. Although I must say the beauty and grace of Virtue and > > Moir added to their performance at the Olympics but it was really > > their skating expertise that won the gold medal. > > > On Feb 20, 2:53 pm, Don Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have a sudden desire to go naked crowd surfing. Somebody pass the baby > >> oil! > > >> I like me but I want to be smarter and better looking. > > >> dj > > >> On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Molly <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > Expanding Identities > > >> > Who am I? > > >> > How you answer that question says a lot, not just about how you see > >> > yourself, but also about how you see others and how you relate to the > >> > world. And it’s an important question at this time in history when the > >> > challenges of our global community are drawing us out of limited > >> > identities based on "me" and "mine" into identities based on the "we" > >> > of the whole planet. > > >> > Identities help us find our way in the world, navigate challenges and > >> > make choices. They can be founded on anything from the color of our > >> > skin or religious orientation, to goals we have achieved or dreams we > >> > hold. Often during times of stress those boundaries can contract and > >> > tighten—we protect what is ours more rigorously and separate ourselves > >> > from the needs of others. > > >> > But times of struggle can also be motivation to expand our boundaries. > >> > Instead of contracting around our own needs, we can open to the needs > >> > of others, share resources, and choose to cooperate. As we do so, our > >> > identities shift and the separation between "me" and "you" or "us" and > >> > "them" seems less compelling and defining. But how can this happen? > >> > Where do we start? > > >> > Its not easy letting go of strong identifications, opening to those > >> > who are different than us, or finding ways to share resources and live > >> > together peacefully. Expanding our identities is our choice, and our > >> > imperative. We can restrict ourselves around a small "me" or around an > >> > impenetrable group boundary. Or we can discover ways to relate more > >> > deeply to others and life itself. It may be that not only our own > >> > wellbeing, but the long-term viability of the entire earth is at > >> > stake. It is up to each of us to answer and live the question, moment > >> > by moment: Who would I like to be? > > >> >http://www.globalonenessproject.org/themes/expanding-identities > > >> > What do you think? > > >> > -- > >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > >> > Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. > >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > >> > [email protected]. > >> > For more options, visit this group > >> > athttp://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.-Hide quoted text - > > >> - Show quoted text - > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > ""Minds Eye"" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.
