CuriousByNature

I'm not sure it can be boiled down to something so one-dimensional. There are some people in every line of work who do the job only because of money, but for most people, I think there is usually more to it. Enjoyment of the work, making a difference in the lives of others, and seeing value in a job well-done. I also think that true kindness will carry over into an individual's personal life, and vice-versa.

I understand where you're coming from. It might seem like an odd question for me to pose, but to me, kindness is more than pleasantness and politeness. It goes deeper, and perhaps it is a difficult thing to gauge for a lot of people unless you have met with someone multiple times.

"I suggest you put your verboseness as you boast to the actual test." I don't really understand what you are saying here. "Kindness is just basic civility and respect and attention, and that's it." I would say that this more accurately describes 'politeness', and I have found there is a significant difference between being polite and being kind - though the two are not mutually exclusive. "An escort is just a loose acquaintance, and not a friend or family member." To me, kindness is something we should try to show everyone we encounter, whether or not that person is a friend or family member. And it is nice when that same kindness is also returned - though it is never guaranteed even from friends and family members - lol. Our conversation here seems to reinforce the fact that everyone has their own priorities when it comes to relationships - even those relationships that may be more transactional in nature. It's always good to hear others' points of view, in my opinion.

Great museum, as are the others on Museum Island. The Neues holds the iconic bust of Nefertiti.

Nobody said anything about charity. I'm not sure how you read that into the posts.

And I resolve to stop being a coach potato.

Not to venture into politics in this forum, but I saw an interview with him a couple of years ago, and his comments were quite anti-LGBT.

Hi everyone, There seems to be an understandable focus on which providers are the handsomest, sexiest, have the biggest endowment, are the best kissers, etc., but I am wondering who you would list as having the kindest character? I don't mean just politeness and professionalism, but true kindness - a warm and giving heart and a genuine interest in those around them. Maybe even self-effacing and unaware of how incredible they may happen to be? Perhaps it is too difficult to accurately gauge true kindness given the transactional nature of provider/client interactions, but if there are providers who stand out for you as being particularly kind, which ones are they? I have never met with anyone, but I know that nothing is more attractive to me than someone who puts others first and and does not consider themselves better than anyone else - regardless of how hot they may be.

This must be fake. His age is 29, and I understand there's a bylaw that anyone under 50 years old is not allowed within Palm Spring's city limits - especially if one is a masseur. LOL

I think the reality is that people will ask whatever donation amount they feel they can get, even if it is above what the market may indicate. I know this has been said many times before, but if the demand is not there at such high donation amounts, then the provider will likely need to lower the amount. But it is also true that someone seeking a donation of $500 or $1000 may only need to see a small number of clients willing to donate that amount in order to make a livable income. I was browsing through Hunqz the other day our of curiosity, and was surprised by the number of guys in Europe seeking between 100-150 Euros as their donation for time. That is only $110-$160 USD. I wondered if these were scams because those values are much lower than what is generally requested in the US and Canada. But having never met with anyone, I am not an expert on what donation amounts would normally be.

And I should do one, "20,000 consecutive nights alone" - 🤣

She and Sophia Loren, and Yvonne De Carlo too. I can't think of anyone today that can hold a candle to those three in their prime.

News reported this morning that Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida has passed away at the age of 95. Another star of cinema's Golden Age is gone.

One degree of separation from a star of the Silent Screen (Novarro) - cool.

People are willing to shave their age, increase their height, exaggerate their endowment, etc. in order to be more marketable or desirable - whether they are a provider or a client. There is no reason to assume that people would give truthful information about their health status, or that their listed status is current. It is not safe to make assumptions when it comes to health matters, and it is very risky to accept the status that is listed in the ad as being (a) accurate, and (b) up-to-date. Ultimately everyone has to be responsible for their own protection, and also people need to remember there are many more diseases and conditions one can contract that are not listed on an RM advertisement.

Dolly's a class act

Hard to tell, but it looks like some type of gull. The way the photo is shot makes it seem like the bird is flying between the buildings and part of the distant background, but no bird or flying creature has ever been as big as that. So I would say it's really part of the foreground rather than the background. Probably a 24-36 inch wingspan or smaller.

I was advised to never have a Palm Springs masseur do an outcall because it's really hard for them to carry a table while using a walker.

Maybe you have to wear a mask and he gets a stranger to massage you instead? LOL

I wondered that too, but I always thought that Elvis's health issues stemmed from the cumulative effects of his partying lifestyle. I don't know enough about Lisa Marie's lifestyle to guess if there could be a similar connection. I think Elvis's mom died quite young as well, maybe only in her 40s if I recall correctly from things I have read.

Sadly, she died today from a suspected cardiac arrest, after being found unresponsive at home. She was only 54 years old. RIP.

And next week's version will be brought to you by Yoda: FrankHugeItIs

Cremation, with my ashes sealed in a buoyant container and tossed into the ocean. Likely my only chance of doing a round-the-world cruise.

And then later be told you should have requested the Super Deluxe, and then even later have him tell you that you should have asked for the Super Duper Deluxe. Sounds like a flake.