Joe Walsh I took this photo around 1979/80 Yes, I was very close...no flash, "pushed" film

Davekp comments on Oct 19, 2018:

Here's some footage you don't see every day.. YouTube.. type in Les Paul and Joe Walsh.. Channel owner Chris Lentz.

Ok all you naughty sexy people what are you doing this fine Friday night?

Davekp comments on Oct 19, 2018:

Sorting footage and backing up video files to an external passport so I can dowmload an editing program onto my laptop tomorrow or Sunday. As close as it gets to arousing tonight.

A friend of mine took this at the Ocean Beach Pier today.

Davekp comments on Oct 17, 2018:

Most excellent pic.Thanks for sharing!

another sweet story [advocate.com]

Davekp comments on Oct 17, 2018:

Instances like this inspire hope for a future where public policy is devised by those who are both diverse and tolerant.

Dave FTW!

Davekp comments on Oct 17, 2018:

I'm Dave :)

Have you ever wanted to someone....

Davekp comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Absolutely. I call it shadow venting.

Let me see your sex face...

Davekp comments on Oct 14, 2018:

That's why blindfolds are useful... and fun!

I AM NOT CONDONING THIS! but it's interesting. Normalizing Pedophilia [youtube.com]

Davekp comments on Oct 14, 2018:

Hmmm.. the difficulty in our society having a logical discussion concerning this subject is that the mere mention of the label emotionally charges the air in the room. There are not many subjects remaining in our vernacular that throw up so many walls so quickly.It is this inability to bring the conversation into the light that continues to drive it underground into the dark. And the result is it's flourishing.

I believe this belongs here.

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

Does it cum in a Hello Kitty version?

Sensitive indeed.

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

That's a great smirking Kirk.

Was my phone wallpaper. I miss it

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

I'm not sure what you could find offensive about that. She is clearly crying out to be helped with her issues. :)

OK - Advice needed.

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

I probably would not. I'm risk adverse to that situation. In my experience it's easier to find a job when you already have one. I have the impression that the unemployed job seeker can have a certain air of desperation about them,, like actors auditioning.. especially the longer you are on your job search. I absolutely applaud your desire to be respectful and I understand that the opportunity to have a face to face is in front of you.. but ask yourself.. if your boss was considering terminating you in the next month or so do you think he would mention it in your meeting? Save yourself the stress of no money coming in with payments piling up. Good Luck!! :)

Anybody ever been here before.. I might be going this week. ...

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

Saw an ad recently for a similar thing in Amsterdam.. of course, :)

I want to start a group! (please don't steal the ideas) what kind of group would you like me to ...

Davekp comments on Oct 13, 2018:

If I give you an idea.. someone might steal it.

Doctor's orders...

Davekp comments on Oct 12, 2018:

Always follow instructions on the bottle.

Is this what you want.

Davekp comments on Oct 12, 2018:

That looks like a lot of fun. Nothing but time. Fucking hot!

This is hypocrisy.

Davekp comments on Oct 12, 2018:

His reasoning for letting it remain is that the crucifix is a part of Quebec heritage. If that is the case.. it should be put in a museum where such icons and relics of history can be observed and studied within the larger context of Quebec's colorful back story.

Q: What can women put behind their ears that make them irresistible to men? A: Their legs

Davekp comments on Oct 12, 2018:

I first heard this joke with Joan Collins as the "woman".

You are NOT the father

Davekp comments on Oct 12, 2018:

Didn't Joseph take the video that just went viral on Chaterbate?

Anyone want to answer the question?

Davekp comments on Oct 11, 2018:

DJT's new bestie.

We know that kitty sometimes likes his greens!

Davekp comments on Oct 10, 2018:

I like the way their coats match! :)

Today is my ex's birthday.

Davekp comments on Oct 10, 2018:

Do you wish it every year?

What life-altering things should every human ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?

Davekp comments on Oct 9, 2018:

A year at a top notch theatre school.

KKK leader claims hate group has grown at record pace since Trump became President | The Independent

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

That's ok.. you can't tell the players without a score card. Better to know who they are.

So this is interesting.

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Not to negate your trauma but.. Oh that's seriously funny!! I have a god guy at work that I bounce ideas off of. He's a creationist and... I'm not.. we get along fine. I'll ask him if he has any little "tricks" up his sleeve to ward off the devil in others. Come to think of it... he sometimes grabs me a coffee from the cafeteria. Maybe he laces it with holy water or something unbeknownst to me. :)

it hasn't been that long, but man i need to get laid. i hate being in the middle of nowhere

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Minneapolis is the middle of nowhere?

it hasn't been that long, but man i need to get laid. i hate being in the middle of nowhere

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

I'm in the middle of everywhere and it's still difficult.

Who Do You See in Concert?

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Going to see Roger Hodgeson of Supertramp fame in less than a month.

Brush with Fame

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

I worked for Margaret Atwood ( Writer: Handmaids Tale, etc.) for about 6 months in the mid '80s doing home reno work. Even though she was away most of the time promoting "Cat's Eye" I had several encounters with her that gave me a good glimpse into her sense of humour and thought process. Quite a person!

If you had to recommend someone watch 5 TV series, what would you pick?

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Haven't watched "new" tv series for a while just kind of lost interest with other things to do,... watched a few episodes of Riverdale out of curiosity as to what they would do with the characters.. checked out Black Mirror for the story lines dealing with how Tech is affecting society. All things considered I think these 5 have some value beyond pure entertainment :) X-Files ( first 4 seasons), The Office, M*A*SH, Reboot (animated), and Schitt's Creek ( Canadian)

How old/young were you when you realized you were atheist/agnostic?

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Around 13 or so.. I can remember the moment it happened. Through no real choice of my own I was confirmed as an Anglican and standing in church one Sunday shortly after that ceremony the minister asked the congregation to mindlessly repeat the phrase, " I am not worthy enough to pick up the crumbs from under the lords table." I was significantly confused about what I had done to become so unworthy. Upon reflection I decided I had done nothing so heinous as to warrant such an idea. From there it was a natural extension to wonder what other manipulative untruths were being fed to me by such "nice, nice" people. In the end I just decided that there was no lord and hence no table or crumbs to pick up. That conclusion has been working for me just fine ever since. :)

One of the shirts from a targeted FB ad Spot on!!

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Now that's brilliant!!

Wait. Wut?

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Scissors and scissoring are definately two different things. :)

Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Absolutely nothing is sacred. Even Pooh is cursing the current state of the American nation.

So what's your weakness?

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

For some reason all I can think of is.. kryptonite.

A shot of the Falcon 9 launch that happened earlier tonight here in California.

Davekp comments on Oct 8, 2018:

Nice pic!!! I watched the live feed on YouTube as it happened earlier tonight.. channel.. "Everyday Astronaut".

I'm a bit conflicted: over the last year I've observed no less than three- close friends going from ...

Davekp comments on Oct 7, 2018:

I feel for your situation. Finding out that a good friend has "found god" is kind of like finding out they've decided that heroin use is suddenly a great lifestyle choice. Of course time passes and situations change for all people. And of course not everyone follows you along on your journey much like you haven't followed along everyone you have known on theirs. I think much of our socialization is dependent on commonalities. When those common things change or disappear so do the connections. It might seem at first glance that your "friends" have moved into the " not much in common anymore" category. One thing I have come to realize is that there is no shame in walking away from people or situations that are an impediment to my well being. The question for me is how to do it. I do not feel that simply walking away or "ghosting" someone who has had a relevant importance in my life is a respectful thing to do. So I try to be honest with them as to what has occurred to make me feel the way I do and why I'm taking the action that I am. Depends on how you feel about closure I suppose. It may turn out to be that your honesty will help your friends temper their expectations of you and that you can remain friends in the long run. It's never easy cutting ties.. but if it's causing you enough stress to seek advice from this forum.. might be time to do it. Good luck!

I went out of my comfort zone twice last night! Wanted to see a band but didn’t have anyone to go ...

Davekp comments on Oct 7, 2018:

And good on you for acting on a desire.We all deserve show more respect our desires.

Do you know awesome it feels to have "that person" who changed your world pull into the driveway ...

Davekp comments on Oct 6, 2018:

No I don't.. but wouldn't it be great!!

Do you talk to yourself?

Davekp comments on Oct 6, 2018:

Oh dear.. Busted!!!! :0 :)

I had the urge to howl at the moon.

Davekp comments on Oct 6, 2018:

Nice pic!!:)

Hi all here are a few of my recent works. Oil on canvas

Davekp comments on Oct 6, 2018:

Very cool!! Prints available?

What would your pet name you?

Davekp comments on Oct 5, 2018:

I have two 3 legged wonders. I think they call me Giver of Food.

New here! I’m kind of a closeted atheist with some family and friends.

Davekp comments on Oct 5, 2018:

Well.. it's just good to be polite to family, friends, old folk.. anyone really. But I think the bigger issue for me would be that the people I am dealing with don't really know me if I am not being honest with them. I thank them for their concern but frequently say something like, "Your god must be pleased with your thoughtfulness." I have found that religious people like to have their devotion acknowledged. This makes it easier for them to accept my non devotion.

Do any of you get frustrated having a debate with Christians ?

Davekp comments on Oct 5, 2018:

No I don't get frustrated because I don't get into debate mode with them. The conversations with my "god" friends/ co-workers/ acquaintances are mostly based on me listening and trying to assess just how deeply into their particular delusion. I don't want to have unnecessary conflict with anyone really.. so I find it helpful to know what buttons exist for them to be pushed and then do my best to avoid pushing them. That said.. I don't spend any significant amount of time "hanging out" with "god"folk.

At what age did you stop believing in traditional love as perpetuated in music / movies / mainstream...

Davekp comments on Oct 4, 2018:

Timely question for me as recent life events have forced a reevaluation of the notion of "traditional" love expressed in popular culture.. and I include the writing of Shakespeare in that pop culture influence. I agree that personal experience drives our perceptions. Through various decisions, choices and circumstances I was lucky enough to have children in my early to mid 40's. Better late than never. :) Unfortunately, my parenting partner, who is 12 years younger than I am saw me getting ready to retire just as she is starting a new career. She saw me suddenly as getting old where she is still "young" (comparatively). In a nutshell she felt ( her words) a mid-life crisis and needed to find the fulfillment she feels she would be missing out on if she continued on the path together. So.. with that little bit of back story.. As I move away from the notion of a secure relationship after 17 years I find that I no longer hold that feeling or maybe more accurately, expectation,of being with that "one true love" whom I have shared the traditional.. have kids, buy the house, plan for the future and grow old together.. picture of love. Don't know what it's turning into yet.. but always happy to embrace change..for sure scary to be 57 and suddenly a single parent to two teen boys.. but necessary to grow! And frankly.. what's happening to me has become the new norm for many. Maybe books, movies and music will start reflecting my reality.