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Papa Tony

I am here for Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends and Networking

About Me

Let me say this first:
I would not trade consciousness for bliss, even though the allure of nostalgia sometimes leads me to feel otherwise. The road I have taken has not been an even one, but it has been filled with the highs and lows that make a life more than memorable, it creates one that is filled with adventure and dreams realized.
No one imagines that a symphony is supposed to improve in quality as it goes along, or that the whole object of playing it is to reach the finale. The point of music is discovered in every moment of playing and listening to it. It is the same, I feel, with the greater part of our lives, and if we are unduly absorbed in improving them we may forget altogether to live them. ~Alan Watts


My name means 'Priceless, Flourishing, Flower.'
Sometimes I'm uncomfortable with the power I can manifest. I know that I can create and destroy worlds, that I can create and remove obstacles because I do believe in the Gods within. Does this make me an egotist?
Does this make me aware?
There were times when it appeared to Dorian Gray that the whole of history was merely a record of his own life, not as he had lived it in act and circumstance, but as his imagination had created it for him, as it has been in his brain and in his passions. He felt that he had know them all, those strange, terrible figures that had passed along the stage of life, and made sin so marvellous and evil so full of subtlety. It seemed that in some mysterious way, their lives had been his own...
~Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890
Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
There are at least two kinds of cowards. One kind always lives with himself, afraid to face the world. The other kind lives with the world, afraid to face himself. ~Roscoe Snowden
It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. ~Agnes Repplier
Letting go is the hardest part.
I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart. I am. I am. I am. ~Sylvia Plath
Up to a point a man's life is shaped by environment, heredity, and movements and changes in the world about him. Then there comes a time when it lies within his grasp to shape the clay of his life into the sort of thing he wishes to be. Only the weak blame parents, their race, their times, lack of good fortune, or the quirks of fate. Everyone has it within his power to say, "This I am today; that I will be tomorrow." ~Louis L'Amour

This I am today; that I will be tomorrow:


Tall. Adorable. Lion Hearted. Queer. Cavallier. Bouncey. Employed. Motivated. Best friend ever. Motivational. Musical. Laughable. Whimsical. Charming. Hugable. Furry. Fiery. Focused. Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Proud. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Tempermental. Moody. Witty and sparkly. Not vengeful. Ecentric. Loves to sleep the day away. Forgiving but never forgets. A Guide to others -- physically and mentally. Slightly perverted. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. A judges of people through observations. Hardworking. Loves to be alone. Crazy. Up all night. Broods about the past and old friends. Waits for friends. Loves to be loved. Never at a loss for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Easily hurt and takes long to recover.
I'm a man of my word; I honor my convictions. I do not suffer fools lightly. I'm playful. I'm honest. I'm laid back. I'm intense. I'm a Leo.
Sometimes I drink too much . Sometimes I wear a Bunny Suit .
This one's optimistic
This one went to market
This one just came out of the swamp
This one drops a payload
Fodder for the animals
Living on animal farm
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
If you try the best you can
If you try the best you can
The best you can is good enough
~Radiohead, Optimistic, Kid A
I've taken the progression from Boy to Man very seriously - but I've yet to loose my Dionysian passion for life, lust and the pursuit of a good wine (or whatever other spirits you or the netherworld may conjure) - but I am enjoying that 'all grown up now' sense of responsibility and purpose.I'm at home behind turntables, blissfully happy in museums, content when discussing life over well-priced (and large portioned) meals. I've developed an interest in Modern Art and Design, I've started using product .


There may be 10,000 paths, but there is only one way. Believe.
Everything in life is connected somehow. You may have to dig deep to find it but its there. Everything is the same even though its different. Somehow everything connects back with your life. The faces in certain places may be different, but the situation is the same. Irony is a hidden factor that creeps around us in life, letting its presence felt only after it has left. Picture back to a year ago and the situation you were in. Look at how things are different yet somehow everything it still in someway cognate. Everything connects together to form the balance of life, to maintain structure. Change is and always will be inevitable, but everything is relative, and all the moments and times in your life will come back around again, you just might find yourself on the other side of the coin. Things are always changing, as fast as everything stays the same. ~Anon

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. ~Epictetus
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
Dans cette chienne d'une vie, un bien ne peut jamais être aussi armé ~E. Messioner

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People. People who need people.
People who understand the difference betweeen wanting and needing.
People who honor their words and stand by their convictions.
People who Believe.
Zach Galifiankis.
Harvey.

My Blog

Ask not what you can do for your country...

...we've been doing that enough, haven't we?  I mean - I'm sorry to rely on what now, in our tarnished and cynical world, seems like another empty slogan from a dead president; but really - now i...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Its not the politics of dancing, but it is about feeling good.

As you probably know, I'm gay.  Michael, my boyfriend, is gay too.  Shocking, I know.We're not engaged, nor are we actively discussing getting married.  However, it was only very recent...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:24:00 GMT

Why I love Kieth Richards

From the GQ interview with Kieth Richards.GQ: How many chicks do you think you guys have in common?KR: After Marianne [Faithfull], it’s a stable. [laughs]GQ: More than five?KR: No. I don&rsq...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Cover Me.

I’m going to blame my friend Preston and his request for a covers compilation disc for this crazy question...What I’m asking for is this - what are your top five covers ever.Shouldn’...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Maybe this time is forever.. . . .

Yeah.Happy Valentines Day.  All o'youse guys...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:20:00 GMT

I just bought some new music

My friends...I just kinda freaked out and went shopping.  It's almost too easy these days with Amazon and all, everything is just a click away.  I can rationalize it all - not only because I...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:35:00 GMT

light at the end of a long dark tunnel...

I'm stressed.  It's true.I think that it's a good thing, mostly.  I really want into this program.  Really.  Very badly.  I'm rapidly approaching the finish line and, well - i...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:17:00 GMT

Till I Hit the Ground

It's an effort to put more things up here.  To put more out there.  This is what I'm playing right now - I've got loads more set/playlists if you're interested in the rock'nrollin' Papa Tony...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:21:00 GMT

Todays crazy idea.

"It's totally doable and you'll be in the best shape of your life come June 3rd." Whydub said with a smile.  I like Whydub.  He's a good kid.  Sits behind me at work, puts up with me an...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:08:00 GMT

I just need to say it.

Essay is back from editor number two; Julia shaved it down to 476 words.  I've got 24 words to sum up everything - it's pretty great and when it's finally in the mail, I'll put it here because, w...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:35:00 GMT