tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post6430544164311743473..comments2024-03-15T19:47:04.133-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Weight, Age, And SocietyRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-77695333087686398742012-01-16T22:16:29.492-05:002012-01-16T22:16:29.492-05:00Hello Chrissy Girl~
Thank you. When I saw these b...Hello Chrissy Girl~<br /><br />Thank you. When I saw these books in B&N last week, I just HAD to VENT - tee, hee!<br /><br />"You think that once you pass adolescence and teenage angst that you won't be swayed by societies ridiculous standards but I swear there's more pressure on me NOW than when I was 16."<br /><br />You're ABSOLUTELY correct. And that's what annoys the living hell out me. Women are judge WAY TOO harsh by societies standards as they ripen. Where as men, simply become 'distinguished.'<br /><br />"You're right. I just need to take a step back and BREATHE......."<br /><br />You're a stunningly beautiful lady. Both inside AND out.<br /><br />(((((( You ))))))))<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl. <br /><br />X ya bunches!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-43226380010225026842012-01-16T22:04:43.624-05:002012-01-16T22:04:43.624-05:00Beautiful post, my friend. You think that once you...Beautiful post, my friend. You think that once you pass adolescence and teenage angst that you won't be swayed by societies ridiculous standards but I swear there's more pressure on me NOW than when I was 16. <br /><br />You're right. I just need to take a step back and BREATHE.......<br /><br />xoxoChrissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-3506553064342526562012-01-16T09:33:22.240-05:002012-01-16T09:33:22.240-05:00Good morning Lady Nitebyrd~
" However people...Good morning Lady Nitebyrd~<br /><br />" However people that don't see me are missing out on one damn fine person! ;)"<br /><br />A-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />You're a BEAUTIFUL lady....inside AND out.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Sis! Have a super week!<br /><br />X ya bunches!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-83513480728642891892012-01-16T08:03:18.876-05:002012-01-16T08:03:18.876-05:00Ron, my fabulous friend, if only we could get soci...Ron, my fabulous friend, if only we could get society to think like you. Being a 58 year old, chubby woman, I can tell you about being invisible. However people that don't see me are missing out on one damn fine person! ;)nite byrdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45903671951495265042012-01-15T21:39:04.014-05:002012-01-15T21:39:04.014-05:00Howdy Herman!
"Man that Charla Krupp sure is...Howdy Herman!<br /><br />"Man that Charla Krupp sure is a busy author! ;-)"<br /><br />HA! She sure is! And apparently enjoyed by many.<br /><br />Yes, there are several actresses who DO rise above the stigma, and YAHOOOOOOOOOO for them!<br /><br />You made a great point....<br /><br />" I guess it's a reflection of society and what it considers beauty. But the definition of beauty is always changing, so here's hoping that the ideals eventually sway towards the older side of the spectrum."<br /><br />The definition of beauty is ALWAYS changing, so yeah, here's hoping they sway towards the other side of the spectrum!<br /><br />Thanks a BUNCH for stopping by, buddy. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! It's very cold here, and finally feeling like winter!<br /><br />X to you and the family!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17215701145892446022012-01-15T21:20:59.257-05:002012-01-15T21:20:59.257-05:00Man that Charla Krupp sure is a busy author! ;-)
...Man that Charla Krupp sure is a busy author! ;-)<br /><br />I agree that society tends to stigmatize actresses as they age. But as you pointed out there are those who tend to rise above it, but they are few and far between. I guess it's a reflection of society and what it considers beauty. But the definition of beauty is always changing, so here's hoping that the ideals eventually sway towards the older side of the spectrum. Heck, none of us are getting any younger! :-)Herman Turnipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-20403310828330469942012-01-15T21:18:31.119-05:002012-01-15T21:18:31.119-05:00Hey Shae~
Thank you. Sometimes I can get very VER...Hey Shae~<br /><br />Thank you. Sometimes I can get very VERBOSE about how society judges women and their appearance.<br /><br />Reading your comment reminded me of my childhood because I too was always told that I needed to gain weight because of my high metabolism. Isn't ironic how we're looked at either way - too heavy/too thin.<br /><br />And it's funny, because people who eat with me are always amazed at how much food I can consume. I once had someone at a luncheon say, " Holy shit....where do you PUT all that food?!?!"<br /><br />HA!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, girl! Always so nice to see your comments. Hope you had a FAB weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37279196101959583412012-01-15T20:46:08.731-05:002012-01-15T20:46:08.731-05:00Such an amazing post as usual Ron! I gotta say I a...Such an amazing post as usual Ron! I gotta say I am not at the point where I am afraid of looking "old" yet but the weight thing has followed me around my whole life. I am a very thin girl and even had a gym teacher fail me once saying I didnt gain enough weight in a semester so I must be anorexic. However, I am just a skinny girl with a high metabolism. It would be nice if society would accept that rather than judging me for it!Shaehttp://cestlavie22.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82535182257097125312012-01-15T18:33:17.046-05:002012-01-15T18:33:17.046-05:00HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55403285989312782972012-01-15T18:20:31.783-05:002012-01-15T18:20:31.783-05:00SHUT UP!! OMG!!!SHUT UP!! OMG!!!meleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-30162278426503015472012-01-15T17:56:29.226-05:002012-01-15T17:56:29.226-05:00Must be!
And it's funny, because my stepmothe...Must be!<br /><br />And it's funny, because my stepmother is a Libra also, and her maiden name is GREEN. No lie!!!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-28741372820299361822012-01-15T17:41:21.377-05:002012-01-15T17:41:21.377-05:00HA!
Maybe the color Green is a Libra thing?!!HA!<br /><br />Maybe the color Green is a Libra thing?!!meleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-86727583522275296362012-01-15T17:35:53.458-05:002012-01-15T17:35:53.458-05:00Hello Meleah, my Libra Friend~
Thanks, girl.
(((...Hello Meleah, my Libra Friend~<br /><br />Thanks, girl.<br /><br />((((( Meleah ))))<br /><br />And agree with your comment TOTALLY.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you're enjoying your new desk chair. It's AWESOME! And green happens to be my favorite color.<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-37412080561246768252012-01-15T16:52:49.282-05:002012-01-15T16:52:49.282-05:00Yep. Women get the short end of the stick.
The m...Yep. Women get the short end of the stick. <br /><br />The media places so much emphasis on our outer beauty. It makes me sick to my stomach. <br /><br />Great rant, Ron.meleahrebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17630271099689444092012-01-15T16:21:38.037-05:002012-01-15T16:21:38.037-05:00*waving from Center City*
Hi Kathy!!!!!
Thanks, ...*waving from Center City*<br /><br />Hi Kathy!!!!!<br /><br />Thanks, girl! X ya too!<br /><br />Hopefully, the four of us will be able to come up with a good time to me up soon.<br /><br />Can't wait!<br /><br />Hope you're having a faaaaaaabulous weekend! Can you believe how COLD it's been? I LOVE IT!!!!!!<br /><br />The PenguinRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-29308419254746957212012-01-15T15:14:18.056-05:002012-01-15T15:14:18.056-05:00Great piece, Ron. I love you.Great piece, Ron. I love you.Kathyhttp://www.junkdrawerblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-62234724462761473072012-01-15T09:45:48.559-05:002012-01-15T09:45:48.559-05:00Goooooooooood morning Mel~
Thank you, thank you, ...Goooooooooood morning Mel~<br /><br />Thank you, thank you, thank you for your wonderful comment, because what you shared accurately embellished what I'm conveying with this post. And thank you for your honesty in sharing your life experience.<br /><br />As I shared with Diane in my response to her comment, I can totally appreciated books that are written to assist women to look good on the outside, books concerning style, clothing, weight loss, skincare, haircare, etc. However, it's the 'manner' in which these books are presented that's my gripe - the titles - and the subliminal negative messages they send out. To me, they only highlight the already ludicrous standards that society places on women, and are putting down those who are heavier and older.<br /><br />If someone wants to lose weight for better health or use color, clothing, skincare, or makeup to enhance themselves, I think that's great. But as you shared, until someone feels comfortable in their own skin; accepting themselves for who they are first, in my opinion, it's like chasing your tail.<br /><br />It's like owning a car. You can certainly do things to 'upkeep' the car, but the car will always be a Buick, not a Chevy.<br /><br />And wouldn't you really rather have a Buick anyway? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!<br /><br />"Though some moments are better than others--I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin today. I don't have to BE anyone I'm not."<br /><br />(((( Mel ))))<br /><br />Again, thank you so much for sharing our thoughts, feelings, and experience in this post. You've added MUCH, dear lady.<br /><br />Hope you're having a faaaaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-11341004358658827852012-01-15T08:55:40.915-05:002012-01-15T08:55:40.915-05:00I've read here twice and it's a 'on on...I've read here twice and it's a 'on one hand/on the other hand' deal for me. Maybe I see both sides? Honestly, it's 'I've lived both sides'. As an over-sized adolescent, I spent a whole lot of time trying to get rid of myself (literally and figuratively), coveting anything that didn't look like me. And growing up without a teaching female in the home, I needed all the help I could get......not so sure it was all that 'helpful' in the end, truth be told. It wasn't until I ended up getting treatment for the anorexia that I started to get that *I* was the problem. I think that was in my 30's? *shrugs* Though some moments are better than others--I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin today. I don't have to BE anyone I'm not.<br /><br />HA--And THEN it's time to go into a social situation where I'm going to be around folks who haven't 'had the pleasure' of coming to know me for the ME I am yet.<br />Ohhhhhhh boy... Katie-bar-the-door.......I'm tossing clothing, trying to find the 'right' pieces that looks 'okay' on me, trying to figure out WHAT to do with all those lines and wrinkles (hahahaha......like there's something to do?!!), wondering if I'm looking too thin or if those recently developed 'muffins' are showing...... And OMG what are they going to THINK OF ME!!! I know I'm going to be noticed--I'm ALWAYS noticed even when I try not to be. I walk in the door and *BOOM*........NOTICED!!!!!!! ACK!!!!<br /><br />It's nice that I get a gentle (or sometimes NOT so gentle) reminder "Other peoples opinions of you are NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS..." I stop, get centered, grab a toy or drape my bubbles on a string around my neck--and off I go!!<br /><br />Yup--it's the 'unknown other people' jazz that gets me going some times. Off I go, borrowing back some of what didn't work for me before--fear will do that I guess. Maybe it's just one of those 'human' qualities we all get to muddle through? I just know when I get myself centered in what's TRUE about Mel before those social things, it all become a moot point. But is IS the 'social' factor. And yes, WE create that (that's what a 'society' does....which is why I believe in defiance and anarchy!!!! LOLOL)<br /><br />Anyway......Because of my experiences in LOTS Of areas/places, I don't pay attention to the package. My experiences brought me to 'here' and HERE is a very awesome place. I'm no better/no worse/no less/no more. And what I covet today is wayyyyyyy different today--(don't tell!)people with moms and cool toys (I WANT ONE!!)!!<br /><br />But--*hanging head* for the record, when he-who-asked-what-I-really-wanted-for-a-prezzie asked....I told him a vat of 'anti-wrinkle' cream that I could swim in tyvm. And for the record.....I didn't get it.<br /><br />But I DID get AWESOME toys! <br />So it's all good! ;-)Melhttp://melsdream.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-75284131528733093862012-01-14T21:15:10.754-05:002012-01-14T21:15:10.754-05:00Greetings Patricia~
Welcome! Thanks so much for s...Greetings Patricia~<br /><br />Welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing a comment. So nice to meet you!<br /><br />WOW! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE what you shared....<br /><br />" Be who you are--be healthy-- but be who you are."<br /><br />Woot! Woot! Woot! You GO, girl!<br /><br />And yes, you're right...the media crap is such CRAP.<br /><br />Again, thank you for stopping by. Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend! Please stop by whenever you wish. You're always welcomed.<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-8816521066138551982012-01-14T20:56:59.241-05:002012-01-14T20:56:59.241-05:00Yay you! Tell it like it is. As an old(er) woman...Yay you! Tell it like it is. As an old(er) woman my heart aches for the young women and girls who buy into the media crap. Be who you are--be healthy-- but be who you are.Patriciahttp://todayithink.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-70551101914166095452012-01-14T19:11:24.194-05:002012-01-14T19:11:24.194-05:00Hey Jay~
Yes, it's the same thing here on all...Hey Jay~<br /><br />Yes, it's the same thing here on all that mentioned as far as equal respect.<br /><br />"And most sadly of all, very little respect is given to the elderly these days."<br /><br />THANK YOU! I agree. That's what I LOVED about living in Japan - they HONOR their elderly with the utmost respect - and cherish them as highly valuable citizens in their country. That's something WE need to learn in this country.<br /><br />"I actually think Helen Mirren is one of the most beautiful women alive. She has grown more beautiful with age, too."<br /><br />Ditto! She has grown more beautiful with age.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping back, my friend. Hope you're enjoying a great weekend......XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-25488945741410350502012-01-14T18:55:21.111-05:002012-01-14T18:55:21.111-05:00Yes - absolutely! Equal respect for both men and ...Yes - absolutely! Equal respect for both men and women is necessary for a balanced society. Sadly, we don't seem to have that right now. We even have a split between levels of respect for career women and stay-at-home women - whether for reasons of childcare or adult dependent care or whatever. And most sadly of all, very little respect is given to the elderly these days.<br /><br />I actually think Helen Mirren is one of the most beautiful women alive. She has grown more beautiful with age, too.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80934188845861461472012-01-14T08:23:33.760-05:002012-01-14T08:23:33.760-05:00Good morning Lady Dianne~
Thank you. Aren't t...Good morning Lady Dianne~<br /><br />Thank you. Aren't the photos of the paintings beautiful? And you're right...there was a time when fuller women were worshipped.<br /><br />"now I'm older and wiser and I basically say screw you world"<br /><br />Good. For. You.!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />(((( You ))))<br /><br />Thanks a bunch for stopping by, dear lady. Hope you're having a great weekend. Hey, aren't you LOVIN' this COLD weather???? I am. In fact, I'm taking a little day trip out to burbs this afternoon to get some photos. Yipeeeeeeeee!<br /><br />X to you and the gang!<br /><br />P.S. Hope Siren and Isadora are doing well.Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-59900369685528299742012-01-14T08:06:21.112-05:002012-01-14T08:06:21.112-05:00the paintings you chose are beautiful
there was a ...the paintings you chose are beautiful<br />there was a time when fuller women were worshipped<br /><br />thanks for this perspective<br />as someone who has always been the tallest girl in school<br />the biggest girl in the bridal party<br />the one whose ass would devour a thong<br />I have often felt as though full body surgery would be the only answer<br /><br />now I'm older and wiser and I basically say screw you worlddianne777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-81932670002234444152012-01-13T18:41:32.961-05:002012-01-13T18:41:32.961-05:00Hey there Babs~
"...., yet change that aroun...Hey there Babs~<br /><br />"...., yet change that around to a 65 year old woman and what do we hear? Words like "Disgusting" and "Cradle snatching".<br /><br />Amen and Alleluia! You said it, girl! You are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo right on about that!<br /><br />The old double standard!<br /><br />And your second paragraph is also right on! <br /><br />"....but it's never that simple. Especially when they fill kids magazines with the same air-brushed photos of perfect, skinny bodies. Then we have the greed factor that comes in to play. Women making money off of the backs of other 'belittled and troubled' women, by writing books on how to look like the models and making weight loss videos!"<br /><br />*three LOUD cheers*<br /><br />And books such as these only perpetuate that cycle.<br /><br />I agree...what's wrong with all the glamorous women of the 50's and 60's like Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor? To me, the are/were so voluptuous and sexy women!<br /><br />"They would be considered overweight by today's standards - unbelievable!"<br /><br />THANK. YOU.!<br /><br />LOVED your comment, Babs! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on this post. Muchly enjoyed and appreciated!<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />X<br /><br />P.S. please say Hi to Mo for me!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.com