Perhaps Pelosi was thinking in terms of harnessing the "natural" gas from flatulation?! Hmmm, an interesting thought and it does have potential. People could create their own fuel by walking around with pastic bags over their butts harnessing this yet untapped "natural" resource!

More beans please!

I think I can explain why! I spent 25 years consulting in Information Technology going from company to company. I loved it because I was always in new envoronments and learning new things. In '99 AT&T convinced me to join them as an employee. I had four different director positions with AT&T. The first two positions, I stayed in for just over a year each. In my third position, my boss asked me a question during my annual review that caught me by surpise. She asked; "Bobby, I know you have shifted positions often. What will it take to keep you in our group?" My response; "Don't let me become bored!"

In my response I realized that I have an insatiable need to always be learning something new. Once I knew everything about a position, I became bored and felt compelled to move on to a new challenge.

I think that's what you may feel, too! My advice, get yourself into some sort of consulting type position where you'll always be happy learning new things.

Jayme, check out the book I mentioned "Getting the Love You Want". It really is fascinating reading. When I read it, I blew off the first few chapters as nonsense, but then I felt like I had an awakening. People have tried for years to understand why we choose mates that are bad for us. Hendrix provides a compelling explanation. So much so, I gave the book to each of my adult kids. Don't listen to the people on this thread that come down on you because, whether they realize it or not, EVERYONE chooses their mates based upon their parent's behaviors. They'll never understand why people repeat the same mistakes in partner selection over and over unless they accept that. One thing I'll aways remember from the Hendrix book is his question (words to the effect); have you ever said to the person you are with "I feel like I've known you my whole life." That statement comes from similar characteristics a new love can have to one or both of your parents. That why we feel we've known someone new all our lives. It's not that we actually have known them that long, but we've witnessed the same characteristics in our own families that long!

Do the Yankees know about this kid yet!!!

Yes, you can be picking men that way. Dr Harvile Hendrix put out a book a few years ago called "Getting The Love That You Want". In it he explores how we choose mates that have the same deficiencies as one or both of our parents. According to him, he would suggest that one or both of your parents was/were emotionally unavailable to you. You choose a mate that is the same way because you missed this availability as a child and you wanted it from that parent. Of course, we could not change our parent's behavior. So instead, you choose a mate who is also unavailable to complete the change you sought in the parent. All of this is done subconsciously. The important thing the doc writes in his book is to recognize what you are trying to do subconsciously and pursue someone who is emotionally available. The reason being you will forever live your life trying to change someone who cannot or will not change to meet this need. I hope this all makes sense!

Actually, the picture resembles the alien that dressed like a female human in the movie "Mars Attacks". The only difference is the alien had blonde hair.

Hang in there Smurfy. For one so young, you have had your share of awful things happening. My heart goes out to you.

No, but guys who sit around waiting for something to happen do!

What someone needs here is a shot of self-confidence! Why on earth question a woman's interest in you? Why dwell on the negative side of things. That's she's interested is a positive thing. Enjoy it, don't question it!

It's sound advice, believe me. One look at my profile and one would think that I don't have much success in the dating world. Not the case! It's not often about looks, but rather personality. It's what works for me!

What is with you "shy" guys! Why so many complaining with what I call a MONE (Missed Opportunity No Excuse)?! Get some self-confidence and dare to be bold! Get out there and start a conversation with a woman you find attractive. Chances are, she'll be available to you. If not, move on to the next one and don't take rejection personally! Don't know what to say? Talk about anything! You'll learn. As the ex Green Bay Packer great Paul Hornung used to say; "Practice, practice, practice..."

Life is good here. I get out on dates fairly often. My only problem is sifting through all of the female frogs!

He has to have a job and go to work 5 times a week? Well, that rules me out! I'm "retired"!

I can deal with water and lightening, but gas? Uh uh, no way! I learned my lesson. A woman I dated a few months ago had a curious problem. Seriously, everytime I hugged her, she tooted. Each time I pretended not to notice. After the third date, I just couldn't deal with it anymore!

Neither. I'd turn the fan on and open a window!

Not too worry and don't be sorry. We all make decisions, sometimes good ones and sometimes poor ones. I always like to say that we do the best with what we know at any given point in time. If you made anyone angry, too bad. What many people would like to see is everyone else behaving as they self-righteously do. What they forget are their own poor decisions.

I have had women hint for a proposal from me, but I'm spoiled. My last ex proposed to me onboard a cruise ship. Now I expect them to do the asking!

10..9..8..7..6..5..4....

I can fix that. What woman here, feeling left out, wants a proposal?! LOL!

The gift of love from another.