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This season seemed to start off very slowly for me, but last week's double episode and this week's episode have been very exciting, with things I NEVER even would have guessed might happen! Rumor from Jeff Probst is that the end of this season promises to be the best (in his opinion!) in the entire 35 season run so far. Of course, to see the excitement, you have to sit through all the so-so episodes leading up to those last week! :eek: TruHart1

I'm not an escort but a client. A few years ago one of my very favorite escorts, Andrew Justice, whom I always saw on a regular basis (now, sadly retired) whenever I visited Chicago, had posted his upcoming travel itinerary. One of my best friends, who let me know he was tremendously attracted to Mr. Justice (and always begged me for details of my experiences with him!) lived in one of the cities on Andrew's upcoming itinerary. I decided then and there to hire A. J. for my friend's birthday. I then contacted Andrew and asked him if he would be amenable for me to gift time (2 hours) with him to a friend for that friend's birthday and he answered in the affirmative. I then told my friend about my special gift for his birthday and he was extremely happy! After that, it was a simple matter to give Andrew his phone number and first name and to transfer the 2 hour fee from my bank to my friend's bank, since we do not live in the same city. After the session, my friend told me Andrew made him feel so happy and fulfilled. Though he had only hired an escort himself once before, and it was not the best experience for him, (that escort was very new and green and soon after decided escorting was not for him!) he told me Andrew was just unbelievable and completely fulfilled all the hopes and dreams he'd imagined Andrew might give him. All in all, I was happy and so pleased I could help him achieve every fantasy he had about experiencing Andrew Justice! TruHart1

I was in no way trying to defend any of Levine's actions, @WilliamM, but simply to point out that a few younger men (even in some cases under the age of consent!) are not so naïve as to not take advantage of older, more powerful men who desire them sexually, for monetary, career advancement or even truly because they become enamored with the more powerful older man. If the accusations are true, and since the rumors have followed Levine around since 1968, there is little proof they are not, Levine is indeed the worst of sexual predators, having scarred so many young men over 40+ years. TruHart1

In my experience that's not always the case. Some of the best escorts I've hired have real first and last names that actually sound much more like proverbial porn names than the stage name they actually use in escorting! Since most of them are still in the business, I won't give an example but I must admit I had a good chuckle when I learned their legal names, I even told a few of them I thought their real names were actually better porn names than the professional name they were using!!! LOL! One of my favorite escorts, with whom I have become very good friends, and I, early in my hiring him, shared our "porn names" (name of your first pet & name of the street you grew up on) with each other, for example: "Spot Linwood!" Now when one or the other of us contacts the other we often address each other by those fake porn names, making us, or at least me, feel a special unique intimacy with him. “Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine.” TruHart1

Here is the entire NY Times article. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/arts/music/james-levine-met-opera.html In 1979 an unsigned letter was received and the accusations in it were addressed by the then MET general manager, Anthony Bliss, but the investigation, though in the headlines at the time, never led to any proof that Levine was guilty. I guess it took all the power players today being outed as sexual predators for the Bass player and Cellist to gain enough courage to come forth with their accusations, which sound very creepy and predatory. Mr. Pai's case is somewhat different since he let himself get very close to Levine and had an ongoing relationship with him, though since Pai was under the age of consent (only 16 years old!) at the beginning of the relationship, Levine was breaking the law. Not to defend Levine in any way but there have been some very famous consensual lifetime love affairs (see Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy) between an older man and a younger man who fell in love and stayed with each other for life. TruHart1

I suppose that's a bit sad but true, dear @GLEE. Still, even during my most "Scroog-ie" Christmases, I always feel inspired to play Christmas music playlists and try to get into a somewhat festive mood! I guess I just can't help but continue to remain an eternally positive Pollyanna! TruHart1

In our family it's always been a BIG part of the Christmas holidays to decorate, starting with obtaining a great Christmas tree (visible in our big picture window!) and decorating it lavishly, with ornaments, lights and a tree-topper which have been added to periodically and passed down through the years. We decorate the tree as a family and after New Year's Day, we take all of the decorations down as a family, so it's always a traditional family get-together! TruHart1

Back in the 80's, I corresponded for a while with one of the male dancers in the MET ballet corp. He told me it was well known by most of TPTB at the MET that Mr. Levine often took "protégé's" under his wing. He indicated that, in order to keep the MET out of the news and away from scandal, they often paid the parents of these young, sometimes underage, abuse victims. I recall headlines (back in the 90's ?) of him getting in very hot water for accosting a young man in a Lincoln Center restroom. As @Charlie says, insiders have gossiped about it for years, yet Levine always seemed able to buy the silence of most of his victims. I agree that because of his health, being fully confined to a wheelchair, most likely his ability to abuse is pretty well behind him now. I guess we'll see if this particular victim is finally able to get him brought to justice. TruHart1

Two very attractive people on Quantico, season 3!!! TruHart1

Super Hero Kiss: Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller of Legends of Tomorrow) and The Ray (Russell Tovey, soon to be a regular on Supergirl) http://highlighthollywood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/The-Flash-8-1511980867-1511980868-300x168.jpg http://www.newnownext.com/wentworth-miller-and-russell-tovey-share-superhero-kiss-on-the-flash/11/2017/ http://highlighthollywood.com/2017/12/russell-tovey-wentworth-miller-make-a-splash-in-four-part-flash-episode-send-fans-into-a-frenzy-video/ TruHart1

I always use my real first name whenever I hire. My best regular escorts have revealed their real names to me, quite a few after our first session, following me expressing the opinion that I look forward to hiring them the next time our paths cross. One fantastic escort, now retired, actually used his real name as his escort name, but changed his first name to initials for clarity. Then there are those who shared their real legal names after I had hired them regularly for a few years. There are still a few escorts that have chosen to not share their real names with me at all, even some of my regulars! I really do not mind that in the least, as I believe that they are entitled to keep their private lives and/or personal information to themselves if they feel it is best or more discreet. Then there are a few escorts whose social media information has just popped up on my social media app's. I never tell them though, since I feel they have a legitimate right to privacy. Finally, one of my favorites, whom I still see on a regular basis, told me his first name following our very first session. I recall doubting at the time that it was his real name but later I found out he had a social site online under that name for his self-employed (non-escort) business. A few years into our relationship, he said he wanted to be more open with me as one of his closest regulars, and he told me his real legal name. So, over the time we've been seeing each other, I first knew him by his escort name, then his business name, and finally by his real name. “Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine.” TruHart1

I would suggest that since it addresses the amazing hotness which is @VictorPowers' butt, this thread is not pointless but rather extremely well-rounded (!) in reference to Mr. Powers' absolutely gorgeous Gluteus Maximus!!! TruHart1

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Here's the link to the cute Instagram pic: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7u6hZDllk/?taken-by=steve_the_brockman TruHart1

All dressed up for Black Friday sales: TruHart1

Looks as if he's bought Rocky a plush toy, Gaston le Pig, or maybe it's for Steve, though probably not, since he's posted it on his FB page!!! TruHart1

Let's take this off forum, @GLEE, before some smarty yells, "Get a room!!!" ...and to get back on topic: TruHart1

A sweet (& funny) Sesame Street parody of Stranger Things 2: TruHart1

I am full of surprises dearest @GLEE, but don't hold it against me!!! (Or do! LOL:p) Speaking of those sexy Winchesters: (with Misha Collins!) And without Misha Collins: TruHart1

Watching the CW! Hell, I'd opt for a four-way with these three!!! Talk about wet dreams!!! TruHart1

You'll get no argument from me. I'm sure the Tovey-Brock bedroom heats up mightily whenever they make sweet, hot, sexy love!!! TruHart1

Sorry! I do have a pretty vivid imagination and often enjoy dreams my mind creates as I sleep!!! ;) TruHart1

I'd suggest thinking about a three way with yourself in the middle of a Russell/Steve sandwich, @LoveNDino. I know I'd fantasize about that until I fell asleep and had a super-exciting, very satisfying dream, myself!!! TruHart1

After the Thanksgiving Feast: Russell, Archie, Rocky and Steve('s legs & feet!) TruHart1