Monday, November 30, 2009

The Further Adventures of Astrid

A number of my readers have asked about the new kitty around the house, Astrid.
Well, first the big shocker.  On very close inspection, Astrid is not a female cat, but male.  Thus HE will be neutered and declawed next week.  He is having a great time living here.  He is climbing the plants, scratching my very expensive fabrics and trying to make peace with the dogs and Karma, the other cat.  Right now he is crashed out on my bed after a long day of creating trouble.  He sleeps with me at night, but horribly wakes up at about five a.m. and "makes bisquits" which means he kneads me with his claws.  He gets thrown off the bed repeatedly, but keeps coming back for more.  I have little scratch marks all over my body.  Still, as only an animal can do...he has brought extra love into this house.  He is happy and enjoys every moment.  He is still a kitten and finds everything a big adventure.  I didn't want another cat, but am so glad that Astrid is a new part of our family.  LOVE AN ANIMAL...it can only enrich your life.  We are getting a new camera for Xmas and will post pics. of him when we can. 

In regards to eye candy of the day by Bratprince

One of the things that I have found most interesting on the blog is the "love" of the eye candy.  It is one of the most commented things on the blog.  What I find interesting is that the internet is filled with handsome men and even rather graphic porn.  I try to keep my adult eye candy remotely tasteful, but of course that is subjective.  Still, I am amazed that people enjoy the eye candy so much.  Any one of my readers could find the same pictures online with a bit of research, but you all seem to like the fact that I am doing it for you.  Some of my eye candy has not been a hit.  Ironically, when I move outside the caucausion range I get very little response.  It seems that my readers prefer white men.  Still...I think there is beauty in every race and will continue to add other races than just white men.  They are harder to find.  Latinios seem to rule the web, but black men are only pictured in the most chaste pics or the most graphic.  I have found it hard to find appropriate pics. of black men.

I have been accused on this site of objectifing the male form.  I don't agree.  I think it is natural to appreciate a beautiful body and I consider most of my men as living art rather than just a sexual picture.  I also find beautiful women the same, but my readers are not that interested in that, thus I stick with the boys.

I hope you continue to enjoy the eye candy (one of the absolute most popular features on the blog).  I welcome your suggestions and direction.

Thanks for being such a support and enjoying what I have to offer. 


Yours, Bratprince.

The Health Benefits of Massage


I found this interesting because I really don't like strangers to touch me.

Do ginormous fast-food helpings need warning labels? Nope


Opinion column on the trend of giant calorie loaded fast food.

Revealed: 2011 Ford Mustang


I'm not usually a big Ford fan, but if they keep producing HOT cars like this they should survive and thrive.  Ford seems the only American car company that is "getting" the American public.

The History of Chocolate


An interesting little read on a favorite.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY READERS AND VISITORS. WE JUST HIT 18,500 VISITORS TO THE SITE!


My very special thanks for all your support!

Further eye candy of the day


Trial of Suspected Nazi Demjanjuk Opens


89 year old former suspected Nazi on trial in Germany.

The Top 10 Stories You Missed in 2009



From Foreign Policy Magazine online.

Bill Clinton's World

The former president tells Foreign Policy what to read, who to watch, and why there really is a chance of Middle East peace in 2010.


The Treehouse, Estate of the Day


Once owned by Ellen DeGeneres and Heath Ledger.

Chelsea Clinton Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky


Announced to her family and friends in a Thanksgiving email.

Eye Candy of the Day


Sunday, November 29, 2009

Support my favorite show: FRINGE on FOX


Late Eye Candy of the Evening


Fantastic Mr. Fox Movie Review from Entertainment Weekly


This is one of my favorite childhood stories.  I have a first edition in my library that I quite love.  Can't wait to see the movie.  I hear Wes Anderson did wonders and the Dahl family is quite happy.

Levi Johnston, Put Your Pants On


Oh boy...do I agree with this one.

A Request for my Readers!!!


I would really appreciate if you would check Interesting/Fun/Yawn on posts.  I keep trying to refine the blog and with a one second click you can head me in the right direction.  100's sign on a day, but I would appreciate your feedback.  Thanks, Bratprince.

Woods Says Accident Is His Fault


Lots of rumors going around...thought I would let Tiger speak for himself.

Extra eye candy of the day.


Party Crashers Reportedly Try to Cash In


These people are just complete low life trash.

Roosevelt's Last Days


Did cancer kill FDR?  A really interesting article about my favorite historical president, FDR.  A good read.

The Top 100 Global Thinkers


From the brains behind Iran's Green Revolution to the economic Cassandra who actually did have a crystal ball, they had the big ideas that shaped our world in 2009. Read on to see the 100 minds that mattered most in the year that was.

Halle Berry in Beverly Hills, Estate of the Day



This house looks really charming.  Click here.

Caviar & Crustacean Blowout in the World's Most Expensive Seafood Hamper


I definitely want this on my Christmas list.  Sevruga, my favorite!!  Click here.

Eye Candy of the Day


Saturday, November 28, 2009

"[Best] Film Ever!!!"

How do movie blurbs work?


No Plans for Oprah Winfrey's "Favorite Things" Episode This Season


Lots of greedy housewives are going to be quite upset.

Royalty and Rock n' Roll -- Nicholas Haslam's Fabulous Life


A new book by the fabulous designer Nicholas Haslam.  Great for a Christmas List.

An Additional Estate of the Day


On An island...just a little getaway...nothing special.

The Most Impressive Desserts


Yummmmm....and in perfect timing for the remainder of the holidays.  Click here.

Further eye candy of the day


Top 10 movie flops of the decade


There certainly could have been a lot more than these on the list.  Click here.

Is Your Partner Making You Fat?

The editors of Men's Health and Women's Health magazines weigh in.


30 Ways to Trim Your Christmas Tree



From artificial trees to the real thing, find inspiration for decorating the centerpiece of your holiday home.

Obama Met State Dinner Party Crashers; Secret Service Taking Blame


More on the most tasteless, tacky people of the week.

Fox Poised to Win First Its November Sweeps Ever


Speaking of FOX...if you aren't watching FRINGE, you should be!!!  Click here.

Do You Pass the GOP's Purity Test?


These guys just kill me.  Click here.

A FEW NEW PHOTOS OF MY FAV. MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL "NON WINNER" WHO SHOULD HAVE WON!! JONATHAN WAUD


Bomb Hit Russian Train, Officials Say


At least 26 people killed, officials suspect terrorism.  Click here.

Obama's Brilliant First Year


"By January, he will have accomplished more than any first-year president since Franklin Roosevelt." Opinion column..click here.

Review: 'The Princess and the Frog'


The hand-drawn animated Disney film set in jazz-soaked 1920s New Orleans is a refreshing, lively version of the fairy tale.

Democrats work on multibillion-dollar jobs package

Lawmakers say they're moving fast to get a job-creation bill to Obama by January. It's unclear how much of the effort would be funded with deficit spending.


First Class: Legendary Ocean Liner Voyages Around the World


This looks like a great Christmas present for ocean liner enthusiasts (like me, hint).

Jacaranda, Estate of the Day


In the Bahamas no less.  Click here for interiors.

More Restaurants Give Up Bluefin Tuna


The species is becoming endangered due to over fishing.

Eye Candy of the Day