'The Message'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Generalisation? Yes. Useful? Yes. Damaging? Don't see how it is.
This isn't about morals for me.
It's just that universal statements itch me. I think it's the math training; whenever I hear "All A are B", I IMMEDIATELY start trying to think of a counterexample. It's reflex. Not because I disapprove of stereotypes, but because I'm a geek.
I think it's the math training; whenever I hear "All A are B", I IMMEDIATELY start trying to think of a counterexample
Okay. I went back and edited in the "most." So although I'm insisting continually I didn't think anyone would take it as 100%, now I've SAID it that way from the start. Otherwise, I got nothing.
Okay. I've got plenty o' nuthin', too.
I prefer JZ to dress up and wear makeup, and encouraged her to groom her eyebrows.
A woman's style is more important to me than her bodytype.
But I think of style as an expression of an inner life, not just an artificial gilding or seeking the approval of anybody. (Hence, my reverence toward Jilli.)
Though it's generally a mistake to generalize about things using me as a baseline.
I don't believe that "Most guys like sports" is valid.
"Most" means more than half to me. So I think that statement is probably valid considering the number of ESPN offshoots thrive on cable.
(catching up)
Basically, I dress and groom for me.
That would be me. Yes, Pete likes it when I'm dressed up extra Gothic-Victorian fancy, but he also thinks I'm cute when I'm shuffling around the house in my jammies and no makeup (and usually lurching toward the coffeemaker).
I know I feel better if I'm wearing makeup and nice clothes. They make me happy.
Oh! Betsy, you do know that Holy Clothing has a web site so you don't have to go through eBay auctions, right? Let me see if I can find the link ...
(Hence, my reverence toward Jilli.)
Such a sweet man.
Oh! Betsy, you do know that Holy Clothing has a web site so you don't have to go through eBay auctions, right? Let me see if I can find the link ...
Please for me too! Clothes that fit that won't bankrupt me!
But I think of style as an expression of an inner life
Do you consider the inverse to be true, also?
I never cared much - but I like to look appropriate for the occassion - look what I got - Mr. always appropriate. Matt has some sloppy clothes - but the are for working out. I never have to worry about what he will look like. and he never has to worry about me. He does - but that's becasue he will err on the conservative side.