"We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality." Albert Einstein
Everything isn't for everybody. Somethings require an advanced aptitude in order to be appreciated. For instance, White Truffles, aged French cheeses and durian aren't cuisine that will be instantly adored by the masses. One must first acquire the patience to explore the subtleties of such goods. As with all things in life, education is central. Class participation is mandatory.
I give you the men's velvet slipper (this is Hugh Heff swag). What says BOSS more than velvet slippers, I ask you? If you're man enough to pair this with a smoking jacket and an ascot, possibly a glass of Laphroaig, and you're instantly intimidating. The PROPER demeanor is required however to avoid looking like a clown or some kind a silly character. So, before you embark on the style adventure which is a velvet slipper, there are prerequisite classes which need to be completely before hand.
Oz
Mo (Mo'Betta) & Oz (Young Euro) a.k.a. The Sophistiques
"How does the pressing reality of the "I've gotta have him every minute of the day." feeling in the brain transmute to an "Oh, hi, you again, sweetie. How's everything?" state of mind?" Dr. Louann Brizendine M.D.
A females brain is like an elaborate Broadway stage production with many varied and colorful characters when compared to the single character play that is the man's brain. In short, testosterone IS the central and dominant protagonist (hormone) in a male's brain (it's ESSENTIALLY unchallenged). While in the female's brain there is truly a cast of characters. The dominant players are:
Estrogen - The Powerful Queen Progesterone - The Powerful Queen Sister Testosterone - The Seducer Oxytocin - The Earthy Mother Cortisol - The Crazy Lady Vasopressin - Testosterone's Brother DHEA - The Gate Keeper (Mother Hormone) Androstenedione - Testosterone's Mother (...one sassy lady) Allopregnanolone - Progesterone's Sister
Men and women are hardwired differently. We instinctually have different desires and concerns. Dr. Brizendine compares a man's emotions to that of a slowly eroding mountain side. A woman's emotions are more like the weather which changes daily. MEN, we need to pay specific attention to the ebb and flows of these hormones (you're life will seem a lot less crazy).
Dr. Louann Brizendine M.D. paints in vivid detail the interactions of these characters in the female's brain from a fetal stage to the post menopausal in the literary masterpiece entitled "The Female Brain". For any man who has ever desired to understand women or any woman who has ever desire to understand herself ...THIS IS A MUST READ.
The communication gap between men and women is enormous. A man and woman can sit down, have a simply conversation and walk away with two completely different messages (IT'S SCARY). Do yourself and your significant other a huge favor and read this book.
Oz
Mo (Mo'Betta) & Oz (Young Euro) a.k.a. The Sophistiques
"Good taste is the worst vice ever invented." Edith Sitwell
We all have an inner "Most Interesting Man In The World" (MIMITW) within us. Other than having an opinion on every topic on God's green earth, an MIMITW needs to have a few tricks up his sleeve. The ability to make white doves appear in an instant, the skill that allows you somehow avoid getting wet when it rains or the talent of knowing how to prepare a little something called Zabaione (sometimes called Zabaglione). Zabaione is a simple trick that impresses every time...("His charm is so contagious, vaccines have been created for it.")
Zabaione is basically an egg custard. The ingredients are simple, egg yolks, sugar and sweet Marsala (an Italian desert wine) but Moscato d'Asti can be used as an alternative to the Marsala. Preparation is a very quick process. Zabaione is ideally prepared and eaten right away, not stored. To start, bring a pot of water to simmer. Then combine 4 egg yolks, 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup Marsala in a heat resistant bowl and whip until very foamy. Place heat resistant bowl over pot of simmering water (don't allow bowl to touch water). Continue to whip the mix (about 5 minutes) as you hold the bowl over the simmering water (the mixture will thicken). Then spoon the content into martini glasses and serve (accompanied with fresh fruit if you desire). (Then... listen to her dopamine release... it's magical)
The final step is the deactivation of her amygdala...(Total bliss)
Young Euro
Mo (Mo'Betta) & Oz (Young Euro) a.k.a. The Sophistiques
"The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and hold them in the right scale of values." Norman Thomas
Everyone deserves their own private island, mine is Sint Eustatius. It's my personal piece of heaven (...only my closest friends are invited). As nicknames, the locals and I refer to this celestial body affectionately as Statius or Statia. It's part of the Netherlands Antilles and is located in the northern Leeward Islands in the Caribbean (but, it feels as if it's located somewhere in between the clouds).
Statia is populated by 2,498 of my friends (it's like my personal CHEERS!... everybody knows my name). The sparse population really gives the island that big backyard feeling. I share this territory with the Dutch government and we've named Dutch, English and Papiamento as the official languages. Oranjestad is the capital and civic centre of my island (I may have the name changed to Ozopolis... I'm still thinking about it however).
Roosevelt Airport supports all air travel to my island.
Fort Oranjestad is a wonderful place to get lost at the same time allowing yourself to find yourself.
The Quill (a dormant volcano) is Statia's oldest and largest inhabitant.
"Pasa un bon dia"
Young Euro (Mashá bon!!!)
Mo (Mo'Betta) & Oz (Young Euro) a.k.a. The Sophistiques
