Handsomest Man in the World ~ Oscar Pistorius

Hi Kids,
It's Wednesday, Handsomest Man in the World day. I have three choices but my number one is Oscar Pistorius. The double-amputee sprinter who is dashing about on metal springs. He's doing an ad campaign for Thierry Mugler:

Mr. Pistorius is seriously hot. Have you seen him before? Extremely handsome and in the Mugler ad he has the body from heaven. This is one great looking guy, and if he decides to chase you I don't think there is much doubt that he is going to catch you.

Are You Flaming?

Dear David,
I just saw something on TV about sun flares and how they affect electric connections on earth and even affect human emotions. What do you think of this?
~Flaring but not Flaming

Dear F. but not F.,
Were you never flaming? I bet you were. Anyway, I am not much for what I call Woo-Woo stuff and I do not think all is coming to an end in 2012. From my experience nothing ever works out as anticipated. It's always something quite unanticipated.

But lately I am besieged with phone calls from friends who are getting a divorce, having a nervous breakdown, must change their jobs, and so on and so on. I am telling them it's the sun flares. We are having flare-ups at this moment and something is happening here with the near East in chaos, England falling into press scandals, bizarre weather here and there. And why not? It has certainly happened historically. The Third Reich for example. A country that created some of the greatest music and writing and art suddenly goes nuts and follows Hitler over a cliff, devastating the world in the process. Makes you wonder.

Evidently in 1869 there was a flare up that destroyed the entire telegraph system in the United States, the only electrical system at that time. And how about all those extra-terrestrial sightings lately? I love it, personally. Whatever shocks we're in for are going to come from left field. But imagine a world where you cannot use the phone. And there is no air conditioning. I come from that world. We had our first phone when I was seven. And never had air conditioning in Montague, Michigan. Certainly, there is nothing to be bored about right now.

When to Say I Love You

Dear David,
I have been very much involved with another man for the past year. We like being together very much and share a real intimacy. But I have never told him I love him or talked about my deep feelings for him. And he does not talk about this either. I have been very hurt in the past and somehow I don't seem to be able to tell him how I really feel. Your advice, please.
~Hesitant

Dear Hesitant,
I am beginning to think actions speak louder than words. My immediate reaction is that of course you must tell your lover you love him. But I think he knows that or you wouldn't be behaving as you do.

One of my good friends has recently been very involved with a coworker at her job. They clicked, saw a lot of each other for a month and evidently became deeply involved emotionally. She is a beautiful and emotional women and when she poured out her feelings to him he froze. And departed. Probably the intensity of his own feelings frightened him. Men and women are quite different. I read some research years ago and at that time women defined "intimacy" as a very personal talk. Men defined it as working in the garden together.

For myself, I think men are like fish. You have to get the hook into them and then slowly, slowly reel them in. Men don't want to feel as much as women do. Particularly in the U.S. culture. Feelings are seen as being effeminate. If it were me I would say one day, "I know you don't want me to say stuff like "I love you" but I am sure you know that I do." And leave it at that.

Of course if this lover is Latin American that is a whole other ball game. He should be able to handle a lot of emotions. And remember, even if they slip away, they are never gone for good until one of you is dead.

How to Handle A Breakup ~ Davids Gay Dish ~ Video

Here is my advice on breaking up and how to handle it with style and class.

Fashion Forward ~ Woman's Haircut & RL Wimbledon Jacket

It’s fashion day. I came across this hairdo/haircut in Smagazine, which if you haven’t read it you must. This is where magazines are going. It not only brings you the news, it IS the news. The photographs are very far out. This is from a coverage of actress Jena Malone. Here styling was excellent and the hair looks really new. If you have long straight hair and don’t know what to do with it, here it is. It looks very grown-up, whereas the long straight hair is too school girly for this century, don’t you think?

Also, here is a picture of a Ralph Lauren Wimbledon jacket. This is the one jacket to get for the summer I think. It will be fine with everything. Are you brave enough?

Lastly, I was in Philadelphia several weeks ago. W.C. Fields once said, “I went to Philadelphia but it was closed.” One could get that impression. And when I lived in New York we always said, “I was in Philadelphia last weekend for a year.” Now it seems to be changing. There is a new neighborhood around Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia that is quite with it. Good-looking people there, too. The store to check out is Metro men’s clothing. 1615 Passyunk Avenue. Tom Longo is the owner. Really excellent.

Handsomest Man in the World ~ Stefan Pinto, again!

Here it is, Wednesday. Handsomest Man in the World Day again! And back again for the title is Stefan Pinto with his Voskos yogurt ad. He really is something:

Also included are some photos from a new play he is appearing in on the West Coast, in Los Angeles. He plays Rudolf Valentino. He should be an inspiration to all of you. He has come a long way from a fat teenager wearing glasses:

Hobbies All Your Own

Dear David,
I need to be involved in a project that does not have anything to do with another man. Tell me what to do.
~Unfocused

Dear Unfocused,
Are you getting a bit older? This is often the case when there is a need to concentrate on something. Here it is: Study another language. I would recommend Spanish. Particularly if you are living here in Miami. Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the world. South America is going to be increasingly important in this century economically. And spanish-speaking men are something else altogether. How to do it? Go to your local college. Take evening classes. They are not very expensive. And you have to study to prepare which is great for your concentration.

I am currently studying Spanish at Miami-Dade in downtown Miami. The class is three hours an evening, twice a week and needs a lot of preparation. Last semester my professor was really great and this semester, which I have just started, my professor is equally excellent.

We only have about six students in my class and they are all serious people. Last semester I was the worst student in the class as I had to miss some sessions. It was very humiliating, which I think is also very good for older people who are not used to it. It makes you feel younger.

Also, my dear unfocused, if you speak two languages it is highly unlikely that you will become senile. Some say never. Some say it delays it. Either way sounds good to me. Come on, let us habla espanol together.