http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/bos/367672638.html Weirdly long, eloquent, and informative Craiglist post about friends and the Australian concept of “mateship” that I somewhat endorse. 00:09
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Western Wind (gbirdii.blogspot.com):
… and expression. They are frustrated that consumption alienates them from their own feelings and desires, but they express that frustration by consuming more commodities. It's a vicious circle. Let go. Quit being cool." - PostingID: 367672638 [link] …
taking fire (aaronbell.org):
… ; clearly a homosexual. I could just about understand that, to an extent. But gradually I see it’s more widespread. I hear that a friend in a straight relationship is annoyed because he doesn’t have anymates. Another bloke absent on a night out is described as, “off on a bromantic weekend“. It’s an actual cultural thing. Serious articles are written on the subject and earnestly debated. As an illustration, the …
JOLLYBLOGGER (jollyblogger.typepad.com):
… Found this today- I close the referring site too soon and so I don't know who I need to hat tip here - please forgive me if you are the one. This is one of the best critiques of "coolness" I think I have seen anywhere, and, sad to say, I see myself in this. …
JOLLYBLOGGER (jollyblogger.typepad.com):
… Found this today- I close the referring site too soon and so I don't know who I need to hat tip here - please forgive me if you are the one. This is one of the best critiques of "coolness" I think I have seen anywhere, and, sad to say, I see myself in this. …
JOLLYBLOGGER (jollyblogger.typepad.com):
… Paradoxically, this may explain why so many of us find Aussies so cool. Be forewarned - some of the language isn't what I would use in church, but don't let that stop you from profiting from this short essay - full title "Through Being Cool." Here's the opening (which could stand alone and give you hours of contemplation and consideration). I grew up in Australia. Australian men generally accept masculinity far better than American men, and I understand why this is. In every country on …
JOLLYBLOGGER (jollyblogger.typepad.com):
… Paradoxically, this may explain why so many of us find Aussies so cool. Be forewarned - some of the language isn't what I would use in church, but don't let that stop you from profiting from this short essay - full title "Through Being Cool." Here's the opening (which could stand alone and give you hours of contemplation and consideration). I grew up in Australia. Australian men generally accept masculinity far better than American men, and I understand why this is. In every country on …
Persistent Illusion (persistentillusion.wordpress.com):
… Someone posted this onCraiglist. It’s written by a man, for men, and it compares Australian male culture to U.S. male culture. Definitely worth a read. I grew up in Australia. Australian men generally accept masculinity far better than American men, and I understand why this …
Don't Disturb This Groove (braids79.blogspot.com):
… the best of Craigslist.... again, and I've got a good one. It's not dorky or funny or... heck ...sexy. It's just plain old good sense. I like it, I hope you do too. If you don't agree... keep it to yourself. I don't want to hear about it. loveCraigslist Friday July 6 2007 …
sulfúrio | Não tenho mão em mim. É que isto é mesmo assim (www.sulfurio.com):
… here …
Blog-o-Price (nampaz.com):
… Through Being Cool …
predacio.us (predacio.us):
… Through being cool …
BatesLine (batesline.com):
… best of craigslist : Through being coolAn essay, by an American who grew up in Australia, about the difference between being a "friend" in the American sense and a "mate" in the Australian sense, about how one deals with being chosen last shapes the course of your life, about how childhood …