Becket

I wonder what it would take to have one of the Pope's Swiss Guard knock on my hotel door, dressed in his full regalia, and have him enter in: the door, my bed, my mouth, and whatever other orifice he would like to explore. My Roman Fantasy.

I like the fantasy of a massage leading into some sex. It makes me feel "surprised." That's a great turn on. Also it feels great to have a rubdown before hopping into bed. I am less nervous, more limber, with fewer inhibitions. Now, it does take communication with the provider to be sure we are both on the same page. Sometimes a provider will do one but not the other. But when I'm lucky enough to have found a guy who will massage me on his table, then with a twinkle in his eye say, "Would you like to join me in the bed? Now THAT can be a very good day indeed.

SEMI-FINAL Thoughts Yesterday Spain but together their best game of the tournament. Plenty of offence, pressure on France so-so defense, and really dominated throughout the game. France never looked threatening nor able to contain hard charging Spain. Spain were the best team that day, no complaints. England took a lead against Argentina but could not hold on. Argentina just turned up the pressure, and with everyone chasing after Messi other players scored easy goals. Argentina won 2-1. After England made it 1-0 it just seem inevitable Argentina would even the score. They did indeed, then got another goal very late to send England back into another four years of "what if." So there it is. Sunday. Spain, current champions of Europe, will play Argentina, current champions of South America (And I guess, the rest of the world.) I really enjoyed the world cup. It's great fun, but glad it only happens once every 4 years. I am "soccered" out. My pick. Argentina, on a mission to be the first team ever to win back to back; will not be stopped.

He has an ad on tiktok? That's a new one. Or am I just sadly behind the times?

What in gay hell is dripping out his backside?

YAY! Coming to Dallas. I'll take one for the team. Or two. Or three.

Wasn't there a Jason Sparks? Think I'm confusing the two.

Random thoughts at 1AM Norway are remarkable. Arriving home after their loss to England, the team went to the center of town and tens of thousands greeted and cheered them. Then they all did the rowing bit which has impressed the world. No riots or tearing up the city because they lost. Just unbridled joy at having done so well. Messi and Argentina have been coddled by the officials. Every close call seems to go their way. VAR always works in their favor. And Messi.....wow! One game he stomped on the leg of an apposing player with his sharp cleats. This would usually be an automatic red card and one game suspension. For Messi, no red card, no yellow card, not even a common foul called. Refs just ignored it. And when Messi wasn't playing he was yelling at the ref. "Do not speak to me like that! You speak to me with respect!. England are showing something they usually don't show: Grit! Winning down in Mexico, beating Congo after being behind, overcoming Norway and Haaland, surviving the oppressive heat and humidity of Miami, and most importantly, winning when they play badly. FIFA is probably gonna expand the field next time from 48 to 64 teams. There are not 64 good teams in the world. It would go on forever and we would be subject to game after game of uninteresting matchups. North Korea vs Albania. Honduras vs Syria. And on and on. Not a good idea. The way they use VAR (the replay system) hurts the game. It's fine for basic stuff like did the ball get fully past the goal line (goal or no goal). And, OK, I don't like it, but it does measure off sides accurately. But slowing things down frame by frame to check on fouls is a misuse. Things always look worse in slow motion than they really are. And calling back a beautiful fast break goal because of a meaningless foul which happens off the ball and thirty seconds before is just awful. Soccer at its best is a game of faith, passion, luck, skill, and character (or lack thereof.) FIFA's actions off the field threatens what is best about the sport. Like (after the intervention of Trump) cancelling the red card for the American player so he can play in the next. There is no appeal process available, says FIFA. But somehow one became available. Of all the teams, the one that plays the most complete soccer has to be Spain. Their defense is outstanding. They can score goals with beautiful passes and one on one skills. They don't lose their heads when something goes against them. They seem so graceful out there, and can beat any team in the world when they are fully interested. But sometimes they just look....bored? Their most consistent characteristic is that they do not consistently play up to their potential. Christian Pulisic, the American superstar, was a real disappointment. He couldn't stay healthy so he didn't play much. And when he did play, he was timid and uninspiring. He is supposed to be our leader and tone setter. He did very little. Guess he wore himself out filming all those TV commercials. A Spanish government official made the comment that there are no French players on the French team. We all know what he was intimating. But all the teams are like that now. Norway, Switzerland, Mexico, and others have minority players, or players whose ties to the country are limited. This is the first time ever that the top four teams in the world have reached the semi-finals.

There was an article about this in the Daily Mail. The passengers seemed shocked, SHOCKED, that some Muslim countries would not let the ship doc.

I like the fantasy of a massage leading into some sex. It makes me feel "surprised." That's a great turn on. @mikeyspark quoting @Jamie21 said it the best. Sorry, didn't see his post before I posted.

Maybe it has something to do with traveling to countries who do not look kindly on dem homo types. Though advertising on a gay web site sorta screws that strategy.

I hate those things. That immediately turns me off.

Mama taught me never to talk bad about the dead. So I won't say what I wish I could. I will say that his life would have been a lot more authentic if he had accepted who he was. But all of us have to make that choice I suppose.

Yes. Norway was hard done by the VAR, and by the ref. For teams left. Two delicious semi-finals. France vs Spain. Here in Dallas I think. Mbape vs Yamal Lamel. Scuse the spelling. Both great teams. Too bad one has to lose. England vs Argentina. Messi vs the hard history of England. Atlanta? yeah. Both games indoors so the heat won't be an issue like it has been elsewhere. Will Argentina repeat as champions? Never been done before. Will England finally get to the final and break through? Will Spain, all class and grace, survive their inconsistent offence? Will France, the best team, go ahead and win the damn thing? I can't wait.

Practicing to be in Pillion, Part 2.