Tip toeing around, SKIRTING the real issues… NOT the elephants in the room named Harvey.

I have a sister who has been lied to her entire life , about what happened to her as a child and this lie has fucked her up and shaped her in a negative way for the better part of her 70 years of life.

I have a daughter who is 7 and she has a million or more questions and I answer them all and she is confident in the truths I provide which is sometimes, I DON’T KNOW.

I watch her deal with her fears successfully with the honest information.

I believe this is what this movement is really about at its core… to stop treating girls and women like princesses and let them deal with the truth.

Of course men need to find a healthier way to deal with fear and anger that doesn’t include abuse.

Dennis Mantin

These days, not much…

A recent study showed that 97 % of people masterbate and the other 3 % lie about it.

She’s complaining again. It’s what I can’t stand about her; this constant expression of discord and unhappiness.

I have zero expectations and I am rarely disappointed.

Dennis Mantin

Possibility gives shine to hope…

For something more, better, different. It’s why I write, paint, dream, scheme, create, film.

Without that it might all be unbearable!

I can’t sing. There’s no possibility in that for me. Margaret told me I couldn’t carry a tune in a suitcase…

Dennis Mantin

It’s the earliest start time yet.

On the road the drunks are still weaving… I haven’t reached or realised my usual disdain and give a wide berth.

My patience is rewarded with 6 hours sleep by midnight. There’s a light at the end of that tunnel on a cool November morning and I am safe on a rock hurtling through space at unimaginable speeds and once again realize just how little control I have in the grander scheme, however the choices are abundant.

Dennis Mantin

Turn 60 in under a month and I feel I can safely state that it is impossible to understand women until you have a daughter.

Maybe if you grew up with sisters… then maybe, however since I didn’t have that experience then clearly, I don’t know.

My 7 year old daughter is my teacher who shares with me her innermost thoughts, because we have a relationship based on trust, I will ask her what I can post here and write accordingly…

Dennis Mantin

” I’m not saying its true… I’m telling you what I heard. ”

It’s a very east coast coast platitude designed to either go over heads or cause pause.

The wise have a look that is based in patience, awaiting a reaction; kind of, ‘am I being heard or are they just waiting for their turn to talk?’

She droned on about something or other without a clue as to what caused her new friend to walk away.

Life is like that.

Dennis Mantin

I have always found it difficult to watch others make fools of themselves.

Which probably says more about me than it does about them.

Cringeworthy sappy self centered childish attention seeking, is obviously something I have unconsciously buried and don’t require reminders of;and would really appreciate it if the rest of y’all might take into consideration when you feel the need to embarrass yourselves… Thank you.

Dennis Mantin

Craig said he liked the word and wondered aloud the origin of shenanigans?

I looked it up on Google.

From the mid 1900’s, origin unknown. Means silly mischief…

“Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets?” Jack asked, his eyes smiling.

Brian met the bank manager for a loan. While filling out the application the manager asked Brian who his father is… Brian answered, ” Your guess is as good as mine. ”

Little Molly Merton was bragging about the great exploits of her less than average father. Margaret, my mother smiled, “Daddy shit a bear?!”

Shenanigans!

I’m blaming the Irish or Scottish!

Dennis Mantin

It comes in waves…

The expression of complaints.

Gaining momentum, seemingly feeding off itself.

A self fulfilling prophecy of low self esteem: ranting that they can do it better! WAAAAAAAA!!!

Really? Are you sure? Do you ever listen to yourself?

Kelly O’Brien said it best, ” You are entering a world where people will complain about free food… as soon as you hear that shit; walk away. ”

The Beautiful Symmetry of walking away.

Dennis Mantin

Burdened with knowledge…

I stay silent driving through The Bridle Path past the mansions of the rich and famous when a voice from the back seat sums it all up better than I ever could.

” I guess the only thing money can’t buy is taste.”

Perfect!

Dennis Mantin