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I had never heard of lantern flies until I saw a recent article in the paper, complete with photos. They look to be a pretty insect, but the science has labeled them invasive and destructive, so their fate seems sealed. Several years ago, I had an infestation of ants; I don't know why. I laid out so-called traps, then watched them in the bathroom as I sat to do my business and saw the ants walk past the traps, sneering. I then went all chemical on them (spray). I pity invasive species until they invade my space. Then, it's a wholly different matter, and my rule becomes, take no prisoners. Each Spring, carpenter bees invade the overhangs of my balcony, drilling their holes in the wood and leaving the floor covered in their sawdust and the walls decorated with their poop. I love bees and know they provide a valuable service as pollinators. I tried to reason with them, explaining the mess they make and my difficulties with cleaning up after them, but they remained intransigent. So, I used fabric-reinforced duct tape to cover the surfaces and, if necessary, entomb those that had already made their holes. And the others of them seem to carry a grudge, buzzing me like Zeros on December 7 as I sit on my balcony. It makes me feel a little less guilty about my own personal role in "insecticide." BTW, a woman two floors down has a small dog, although not a Pomeranian. I'm just glad it can't fly or climb. Otherwise ... all bets are off.

Where the hell did he keep the change to make the call?

I'd have liked to have the Wesson Oil concession for whatever this is. I'd even have helped to apply it.😋

OMG! I clicked the link and watched the short video. But I also explored the site, including the page showing each of the Bel-Ami models. If I feasted on each drop of such delightful sweetness displayed there, I'd be in a diabetic coma. Very impressive stable of very handsome young men. Thanks for the link.

I Google-Imaged Nicole Neri; didn't look right. Found that it's Niccolo, not Nicole. One is a handsome man, and the other ... isn't. No info found on escort work.

Do NOT keep the appointment and DO find another lawyer/firm to represent you. Even if your escort-at-law is not involved in your case, his firm is, and that creates an intolerable conflict of interest for the firm, at least in the sense of the appearance of impropriety. Also, although you and he have every right to carry on a relationship, consider two things and the effect either could have on his legal career. First, a law firm is generally circumspect, so having an associate in a same-sex relationship, especially with a client of the firm, may not be an image the partners would like to see presented to the public, and might have them re-think his employment status. Secondly, having an associate involved in an activity that constitutes a violation of the criminal code would, even if undiscovered by the authorities, be an even greater threat to his employment, not just at his current firm, but possibly any other one, ever. I am mystified that an attorney would engage in what I see as such reckless behavior, and if he is brought down by his own choices, it is his own doing. The army has a phrase for it: you done shit in your mess kit. But I would not want to be a willing participant in such a demise. If he's agreeable to a non-financial fling or friendship, have a go at it. If not, Walk away. Quickly.

Well, if you're talking about this escort, my guess of that percentage would be near to zero.

A co-worker admitted that while in the Navy, during a tour of the Pacific, he'd gotten a tattoo on his abdomen, but wouldn't show it or describe it. So, the rest of us teased him about it, imagining that it started out as a sampan, then, as he aged and grew larger and larger in waist size -and he had quite a gut- it came to more resemble the USS Missouri. Seemed plausible given how much the skin had to stretch to accommodate his expansion.

I'd have said delusional and awaiting market adjustment. But if he can get it, go for it.

I've said in other posts that tats on a beautiful man's body are like using the Mona Lisa as a Post-It note, but graffiti works as well, or better. I'd prefer none, but a small, discreet one might be reluctantly acceptable. However, the plethora displayed here, or on the aforementioned Mr. Hoffman, for example, are an instant disqualifier. Here, "each to his own," has limits.

Akin to Fantasy Football, I have an imaginary Stable of Studs, populated by porn stars, actors, several waiters of my acquaintance, and an assortment of casually ogled men on the street. Channing is one of my most frequent and cherished companions as I drift off into my dreams of delight and debauchery. I agree that much of his appeal lies in his looks and physique, handsome and muscular. But in his acting, I find he can present as vulnerable, charming, funny, and likeable. And his talent as a dancer is, I think, unarguable. Ultimately, however, I think any A-List status would come from hire-ability based on box office sales potential. It is, after all, called show business.

Well, certainly something close to my heart, anyway.

The obvious caption here has to be, Wanna ride?

Years ago, when I lived near LA, I was in Numbers, an upscale hustler bar on Sunset Boulevard, and met a handsome young man. No handsome young man in that bar was there for either the food or the ambience, so chit chat didn't need to take that long. After we agreed on an appropriate recompense (for his time only, of course), he confided that he was straight and sometimes found his line of work "challenging." He then paid me a kind of compliment, saying, "But you're actually good looking, and that helps a lot." I think the money did, too, but it was nice to hear, anyway.

Never really gave much thought to women visiting rent.men, which raises a question for me. There used to be numerous sites for M4M escorts, and there still are, but fewer. And I presume there are a plethora of sites for female escorts catering to men. But where would a woman look to find a willing and attractive man for an evening of dining, dancing, drinks, and dick - for the right price? Are there sites specifically geared for such a market?

I once saw a seasonal sign in a store window in York, England that read: "Now is the winter of our discount tents." Apologies to the Bard.

Or my 27th final notice to renew my car's extended warranty.

Jumping into the water to save a drowning man, when you yourself can't swim, only raises the body count. Recognizing that you were in over your head with this client and disengaging from him while offering sage advice to get professional help, was the most and best assistance you could give him. My sympathies for the tough spot you were put in, and my respect for the way you conducted yourself.

Actually, the line I quoted was a favorite of a friend at work and this was his wording. To fact-check myself in preparation to answer your question, I went to Youtube, typed in "you were pretty hard on the beaver," and it took me to a very short clip in which June said, "You were pretty rough on the Beaver, I'm afraid." I'm a little disappointed in this, in that although still to the same point, it lacks the punch of the misquoted report. Of well, another of my illusions shattered. Quelle dommage!

Well, yes, but that's because he looked dead years before he was.

Another High School era guy I salivated over. BTW ... didn't appreciate it at the time, but later thought funniest line on the series was when June told husband Ward, "You were pretty hard on the Beaver last night."

Yes, he puts the "on your knees now" in the "WOW"!

That would very welcomed. Thank you!

The thread Telling It Like It Is made me remember this story. A man was on a business trip and called back home to find out if all was well. His brother answered, “No, the cat died.” The other man said, “Oh my god! You don’t just blurt out something like that with no lead-in! You have to soften the blow! You say, ‘the cat got out on the roof.” Then you say, ‘a storm came up with heavy rains and strong winds.’ Then you say, ‘the cat was swept away and died.’ You’ve got to be careful telling this kind of news, understand?” The brother said, “Yeah, I understand.” Then the caller asked, “Is there any other news?” “Yeah. Mom got out on the roof ...”

I would love to contribute to the galleries, but I am an idiot, and I have several (so-called) friends who will confirm that. I have only posted a handful of pics in the old Legacy galleries and have had to relearn the process each time; I have no idea of how to do it the new galleries. This is an aspect of the old-dog-new-trick syndrome from which I suffer. Is there somewhere here (which I haven't found), and if not, can there be made a somewhere, that could, in a step-by-step fashion provide me, and others of like disability, instructions to post pics in the galleries? I would suggest, if such an effort is undertaken, that it be called PIc Posting for Dummies; it is what it is. One item such instructions should include would be where and what kind of site should or should not be used as a source for the pic so that it does not (a) disappear after some time or (b) constitute "bandwidth robbery" or some such thing. Like a parrot, I can say things I don't understand, but unlike the parrot, I would like to know more. Assistance in this, as well as crossing the street, is, as always, appreciated.