Postby Boots » Mon May 20, 2019 4:43 pm
Beautiful waters and city, Joe.
So, all this talk made me interested in this Shaman business, so I did a little internet research. Turns out he had been hanging out with Gwyneth Paltrow, a noted intellectual and largely irritating celebrity with a head so empty, her ears whistle when the wind blows (I know, I shouldn't be talking about people I don't know, but a wise person once said, "If you can't say something nice about somebody, come sit next to me.").
So, Strike One for the 'Ol Shaman.
Then there's his profession. He's some sorta free-roaming spiritual guide who evidently gifted at changing planes... probably between Los Angeles and Norway... "A spiritual guide and gifted healer, Shaman Durek acts as a mediator or ‘bridge’ between the spiritual and physical planes, applies ancient spiritual wisdom, coupled with decades of devoted study and practice, to help bring success, happiness and healing into people's lives." Now, how a person makes their living is their own business, and it's a free world, people have a right to spend the cash they inherited from their rich daddy or earned making B movies in Hollywierd anyway they want, but a guy who makes a living as a "shaman"? I think I'd rather pay my bartender and barber for philosophical advice.
Strike Two.
Then, there's the whole issue of how one conducts oneself. Now I am all for everyone being their own person, but the future Prince-in-Law of Norway should certainly accept that he needs to conduct himself in public in a dignified way that reflects culture and class upon his adopted home country. Think about Grace Kelly, who actually upgraded the Monarchy of Monaco a bit, there's an example, she was the perfect example of class at public events, provided she didn't run down some peasants with her sports car going 120 kilometers per hour going to and from said public events. Princess Diana, she had some class. Even Prince Edward in a can had class, being military bearing and polish right there on the front of the can. On the other end of the spectrum, putting on rabbit ears like a desktop television antenna ain't my idea of cosmopolitan class and grace (see below)... and he really needs to find a better clothier, those blazers he's wearing look like something from the Al Czervik School of Fashion.
Strike Three, Shaman swings, Shaman misses.
Now yer ancestor Hakon V Magnusson (we Texans would probably nickname him Magnum) seems to have been a good and square bloke in comparison, running the kingdom, building large fortresses to defend his country, limiting the power of magnates and such, and ending the Dano-Norwegian wars and bringing peace. That's the kind of King we Texans can have a kinship with, a fellow that simply wants to build up his ranch, benefit all the people that live on it, and live in peace with the neighbors so long as they keep their cows out of his gardens. Yessir, salt of the earth, a worthy type of ancestor. I find that a very cool thing you being descended from him, and keeping the Norge seafaring traditions alive. One thing, if you would, when you see him next, let the current King know that his boat looks great, but he could really use a big outdoor smoker and grill set up out there on the deck, or maybe he could set it up on a little bay cruiser like we have here on the Gulf (I bet Greg Railsback or Egghead has the necessary connections). If He puts that kind of equipment together, we Texans will come over and cook up some barbecue for He and the people and have a nice party, and no worries about refreshments, if he supplies the fish, we'll bring the beer. Shiner Bocks for everybody!
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BE WELL, BUT NOT DONE
Hank: "Do you know how to jumpstart a man's heart with a downed power line?"
Bobby: "No."
Hank: "Well, there's really no wrong way to do it."