The Tales Of Mikey Wiseman

Okay, okay, so it's about time I 'speechified' on this subject for a second... I mean really? I was in Target today, just perusing through with that someone special, she was looking for clothes, me, eh, I was just perusing. So I'm in the men's clothing section (looking for a 'nice' pair of black cargo pants for work). Nothing much there as everything's ready for summer and is either shorts or slacks. And there they were....

Men's underwear. Not that I have a problem with that, I mean, I'm a man, well at least a guy I s'pose, and I wear them, but here's my problem: WHY, I mean WHY do the pics on the front of the packages HAVE to be of these super-ripped fellahs that pretty much only exist on the front of romance novels? I mean seriously!
Now I will admit, yeah, it makes me think, 'Ooh, I would look that sexy in these underoos!' But really? That'd be a HUGE no! I mean, If...IF i am that susceptible to buy a pack (okay, okay, fine....I bought a pack..well two - SHUT UUP! I stopped after three, aiight?) I get them home, and well naturally, I'm ready to look sexy like that, so I strip to the nakidity (it's a word...well at least now it is anyways), and put a pair on.

First thing, apparently the men in the photos? They have no ass because these things rode ride up mine like I was wearing a freakin' thong! And these are supposed to be briefs for crying out loud! Next, (and I'll admit, I don't have abs, but I don't exactly have a gut) these things made me feel like I was Peter from The Family Guy, gut sticking way the hell out over my pants or something! And holy cow, do these guys have sticks for legs? Mine felt like they were turning blue from lack of circulation.

In short, I think they need some more normal guys on these photo fronts. I mean they do that for women now right? Help us guys out a bit, you underwear people! Quit making us feel like fattie patties! Although...I think about it....if they did that, then the peeps in the fast food industry (worthwhile ones like Hardee's and Taco Bell) would probably downsize portions.....then Hungryman TV dinners would downsize...then you wouldn't be able to get a 'decent' size meal at a restaurant -it'd be all that frou frou crap you get at 'gourmet' restaurants for 90 bucks a portion- , then cats and dogs would walk together, and....AAUUUUUGHHHH!

Maybe the little ripped guys advertising sexy underwear aren't sooo bad when i think on it.....

Just have to comment on something amazing... I am a fan of going out to eat (though I never can afford it!), and yeah, I appreciate the Chili's, the Tex-Mex places, the McDonald's, and etc., In other words, all those 'commersh' places we are so fond of, but I have as of recent become more and more a fan of the local, fa-nocal, ma-and-pa type places as well. For example, should any of you wonderful readers live in or visit Winston-Salem, NC, you should try El Triunfo (El Salvadorean food - I highly recommend the papusas), El Torrero (Tex-Mex the way it should be, Peanut's (Hot Dogs that will make you scoff at anyone's paltry offerings), and....well the subject of today's offering: The North Point Grill.

Located on North Point Boulevard (in between University and Cherry streets), this place has some of the most fabulous un-known fare I've ever had. In fact, I'm seriously thinking on throwing their name at little mister whats-his-face on the food network, you know, the guy that visits all the local dives? They would be well worth the publicity!

Anyways, in specific for me, the one thing I love the most, is their key lime pie. Hey, maybe they get it out of a can, or off some restaraunt industrial vendor, but you know what? It's THAT DAMN GOOD! Who cares where it comes from! I mean, from bite one to bite finish, it really is a fantabulous adventure of taste that is more than worth going back for!

It starts off, when you take the first bite, very sweet and you can taste the lime, as well as the graham of the crust, and the sweetness of the frozen whipped cream on top. However!!!! I mean, HOWEVER!!!!! The best part of any key lime pie in my opinion is the 'bite' or the slight sourness of the lime that gets you afterwards. The best way I can describe it is: Open mouth, insert bite.......wait for it......wait for it...............oh YES!!!! Maximum flavor and mouth watering (eye watering too!) flavor scored!!!

It was a wonderful experience, not to mention the chicken-fried steak and Oh-My-Gaw! Potato Salad it came with. Just saying, The North Point Grill here in Winston-Salem? WELL WORTH the trip to visit!

But maybe that's just plain-ol, easy to please me........Somehow I highly doubt it, though...

What the deuce??? I just read through my last few posts, and sheesh!!! I sound like some kind of a thinker or pondering 'whatsits'! Hmmm, I s'pose there's not much I can do about that, but... really? HEY LOYAL READERS!!! I promise you, I am not the icky bicky, thinks-a-tron 4000 I seem to be making myself out to be. I mean, c'mon, anyone who STILL owns action figurines (and yeah, I use them on occasion to act out some of Shakespeare's best) AND can easily mow through a toy aisle and point out the good, bad, and uglies, AS WELL AS someone who has dance breaks on regular occasions? Yeah, obviously there's still a bit o' fun still left in the bag! Just wanted to make sure I wasn't coming across as an ol' fuddy duddy, wish-I-was-a-poet, demure type.

Confutatis, confutatis... Sometimes there are things in life it's just impossible to understand. You try as you may, try as you might, and yet....hmmm. Maybe those things just aren't meant to be understood. Or is it one of those things where one just gets tired of trying and gives up? For example: Why do we know more about space than we do about what lies beneath the oceans? Or better yet, why do we allow the price of gas to keep getting higher and higher? HaHa, yeah that's one that could keep your mind spinning for days on end! Here's a piece I wrote that I find fitting for todays thoughts:

Often times I wonder,
Why?
Why is there why?
What does why really explain?
Could it be a city?
Could it be a person?
Or is it all to blame on reason?
WHY.
So many different ponderings
On a simple little provocation.
It opens new doors,
It explores new realms;
Some never even thought of before!
WHY!
Such a foul little three letter word,
Often times more questions ensue.
Does it ever really lead to answers?
Does it ever help to explain anything?
why...
Some things are never meant to be pondered.

In closing thoughts, it's funny to me, sometimes there are so many why's around, it leaves one to wonder more about things than it seems are humanly possible. Ah, life...

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to be with a whole crew of certain someones...numbering three. Sure, our age ranges vary, but you know, I gotta admit, that didn't matter. Talking to one, we really got into MLA style of writing, as well as hard papers, and you know, educators should really re-construct their grading system to put more weight on papers and or tests that come at the end of a class instead of in the beginning or the middle. I mean seriously, if you knew all to be all from the get go, why even bother taking the class, right?

Anyways, I also had time with someone a bit younger. We talked of cars, and things important to him (he seriously is like a small adult at times), but you know, he and I had some major fun by passing a balloon like volleyball. And I saw that certain someone dance.....

First time in a long time my concentration was split eight ways to Sunday, but what a feeling!!! Talking to one (MLA and other conversations), playing balloon ball, and watching that special someone dance as if no one was around....

FAMILY. True love and FAMILY. This feeling is brand new to me, and beyond amazing.....I mean, to my peeps C Comeaux, P Plentl.... I finally am beginning to understand. Mad respects to you both and your families. I hope that one day I can brag like you do.

The best part of it all was that I got to see that certain someone special be a mom. And she was more than beautiful... AUGH! To see her in that role, to see her be 'Mommy'... That is why she is my certain someone!

Wonderment and excitement abound.
This is the beginning of something amazing - I can feel it!!!

And the dawn comes into being...
At once, mine eyes are glazed,
Filled with tears of refreshment,
Marvelling at another day's existence.

Reaching over, I feel the source,
The reason for my continued being,
And I wonder.

What makes one be?
Is it pain?
Is it elation?
Nevermore my feelings cry,
Another day is meant for those woes.
Until then pacified unity is what matters.
Nothing more...

Or is there?
Laying back down I wonder,
Truly what IS what matters?

My hand falls to rest across her beautiful form.
My query a fogged memory,
My eyes again close.
Tears fall to the new dawn.

Sometimes I wonder the most mundane, yet I am fascinated by it all...

So it's Mother's Day today, or as I like to call it, Mama's Day. Why the difference one would ask? Because to me, the term Mother, is one you use for formality. It's almost cold and impersonal really. It brings to my mind thoughts of how you would address her when you really, REALLY needed something. As in, "Mother, dearest woman, I harken to you for a mere moment of your time.....can I have an advance on my allowance?" Not so much, methinks.

That's why I call it Mama's Day, or Ma's Day, or Mom's Day. Something, ANYTHING that isn't so formal and sterile. I mean seriously, your mom knows you inside and out for the most part, (she gave birth to you for crying out loud!!!), and when you talk to her on a routine basis (if you do that is), it's not Mother this, and Mother that - well, unless you are cussing up a storm and that's a pre-cursor to a few choice words (if you get what I mean!). No, it's usually (sigh - okay for ME it's usually) 'Hey Ma!' or 'Momma, I gotta tell ya', and so on.

Not that I have a problem with it being MOTHER'S DAY, I mean I'm glad that it, and Father's Day exist because regardless of this that and the other, they are your parents and they brought you in to this world. It's a chance to at least give 'em thanks for that, right? So with that in mind, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to any and all Mom's, Ma's, Madre's, Momma's, Mommies, etc. You all deserve to be loved and cherished for what you do in this world. Thank you all!