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Tukaram

Don't drink & drive....it will spoil the buzz.

About Me


I am a single dad. (for about 11 years). I have a 20 year old son, a 17 year old daughter, a 6 year old Prehensile tailed skink, and a 4 year old Labrador.
I used to work in building automation for the local school district but I got bored with it and moved to refrigeration.
I'm vegetarian (since 1984...yes...before most of you were born). Mostly for religious reasons. It's kind of a Solipsist Hindu'ish thing, you know.
I live for Scarborough Faire. It is the best 2 months of the entire year! :) As soon as I can figure out what to do in the Ren fest circuit for money I will have to run away and join the circus.
I enjoy playing MMO games. I used to play Ultima Online, for more years than I should admit. I've never considered myself a "gamer" but some of the on-line games are fun. I now play Guild Wars and Dungeon Runners as well. They are fun, but haven't grabbed me like UO did. My current background pic is was done by Hildebrandt: it was for Ultima.
Sometimes I think the only reason I have a job is to pay for our annual vacation. We usually go to Orlando. Disney and Universal Studios are a LOT of fun. Universal's 'Islands of Adventure' is, by far, the best amusement park in the world! We go for spring break every year. The condo sleeps 8 so give me a call, we got plenty of room :)
You can check out my Family photo albums. We have some vacation and Scarborough pictures uploaded.
To answer a question I had. What is ISKCON? International Society for Krishna Consciousness. More commonly known as Hare Krsna. You can read more about it at my ISKCON page
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My Interests

'money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail.'
Kinky Friedman

I love Scarborough Faire. One day I will run away and join that freak show. :) I enjoy going out to eat, and going to movies. At home I enjoy working on my train set, trying various crafty/arty things, web design, and trying to learn the harmonica. I'm a single dad...who really has time for outside interest?

I'd like to meet:

I'm an internet hermit, just like everyone around here. Why would I want to meet anyone?

Music:

My musical taste go all over really. Elvis Costello, Donal Hinely, Glenn Miller, Sinead O'Conner, Bjork, Pink Floyd, ICP. I could go on forever. I love music and always have something playing. It's like having a soundtrack to my life. Can't list them all, I have over 500 CD's; what can I say I love music.

I was asked if I meant Don Henely when I said Donal Hinely . No. I actually had to look him up because I did not recognize the name...no wonder....the Eagles suck. :)

Movies:

Anything and everything by Kevin Smith. Nightmare Before Christmas, Princess Bride, Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Any Star Trek flick, Fifth Element, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hedwig, What the Bleep Do We Know?, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, any John Cusack. (I have over 200 DVD's you can't pin me down on movie favorites)

Television:

I watch very little TV. I like some older shows though. Eureka, Dead Like Me, The Prisoner, Simpsons, Star Gate (before the Ori), Hogans Heroes. "Reality" TV is not for me. If I'm watching TV it is probably a DVD. That's why I have so many DVD's.

Books:

Tons of Sci-Fi and philosophy. Dragonriders of Pern, Darkover, Gor, Star Trek (not really a trekkie, I just enjoy it). Anything by Piers Anthony, or Kipling.

For light reading I enjoy Stephen Hawkings, Einstein, and Douglas Adams. (or is that my philosophical reading?)

Heroes:

Thomas Jefferson, Pee-Wee Herman, and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Srila Prapubadha
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Can someone help me get my NC-17 back? My life is rated R!
Your life is rated R!
What is your life rated? (MPAA Scale)
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You are a happy drunk
When you are drunk, nothing gets you down. You are friendly with everyone, and probably get free drinks all the time because you are so nice to everyone.
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My score on The How Will You Die Test :

Unlucky
(60% Outdoorsiness, 90% Curiosity, 60% Animalness)

While walking near a nuclear power plant you come across a cat caught in a tree. Because you love animals so much, you scale the tree and try and rescue the furry ball of fluff. Unfortunately, it’s a decoy and before you realize what’s happening you’re attacked and eaten by mutated squirrels.

Link: The How Will You Die Test


In 1964 (the year you were born)
Lyndon B. Johnson is president of the US
After riots break out, Panama suspends relations with he US
Cassius Clay becomes heavyweight champion when Sonny Liston throws in the towel in the sixth round in Miami Near Anchorage, the strongest earthquake ever to strike North America kills 117
Worst soccer disaster in history occurs when rioting and panic kills over 300 in Liverpool
Hundreds of white college students work for civil rights in the south during "Freedom Summer"
South Africa sentences Nelson Mandela to life in prison. (And he was released the year my daughter was born)
Kemeny and Kurtz create BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code), an easy to learn high level programming language
Nicolas Cage, Jeff Bezos, Rob Lowe, Elle Macpherson, Courteney Cox Arquette, and Keanu Reeves are born
St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series
Cleveland Browns win the NFL championship
Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles released in the US, sparking Beatlemania.
The Beatles appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, breaking television ratings records. (I was actually born the day they landed in the US for the 1st time!)
The game show Jeopardy! debuts on television
Mary Poppins, starring Julie Andrews, is the top grossing film What Happened the Year You Were Born?Using your mouth
Your sexual hidden talent is your ability to use your mouth. You are incredibly sensual, a great kisser and a seductive lover. You drive all of your partners crazy with your mouth.
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You Should Learn Japanese
You're cutting edge, and you are ready to delve into wacky Japanese culture.
From Engrish to eating contests, you're born to be a crazy gaijin. Saiko! What Language Should You Learn?
Your Brain is 53% Female, 47% Male
Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female
You are both sensitive and savvy
Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed
But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve What Gender Is Your Brain?
You are Agnostic
You're not sure if God exists, and you don't care.
For you, there's no true way to figure out the divine.
You rather focus on what you can control - your own life.
And you tend to resent when others "sell" religion to you. What's Your Religious Philosophy?
You Are 64% Cynical
You're a full blown cynic... and probably even skeptical of these results.
You have your optimistic moments, but most likely you keep them to yourself. How Cynical Are You?
You Are 68% Gentleman
You are definitely a gentleman. You're very considerate and you have excellent manners.
Occasionally, you slip and do something foolish... but usually no one notices! Are You A Gentleman?
You Are 60% Feminine, 40% Masculine
You are in touch with both your feminine and masculine sides.
You're sensitive at the right times, but you don't let your emotions overwhelm you.
You're not a eunuch, just the best of both genders. Are You Masculine or Feminine?
You're Totally Sarcastic
You sarcastic? Never! You're as sweet as a baby bunny.
Seriously, though, you have a sharp tongue - and you aren't afraid to use it.
And if people are too wimpy to deal with your attitutde, then too bad. So sad. How Sarcastic Are You?
You Are a "Don't Tread On Me" Libertarian
You distrust the government, are fiercely independent, and don't belong in either party.
Religion and politics should never mix, in your opinion... and you feel opressed by both.
You don't want the government to cramp your self made style. Or anyone else's for that matter.
You're proud to say that you're pro-choice on absolutely everything! What's Your Political Persuasion?
.."bold"> What Kind of Empath Are You?
You are a Traveler Empath, you come from a time & place far removed from here. You are an innocent, in search of your own kin and have a difficult time understanding this world. You are lost & only want to find your way back home. You bring unique gifts to this world and share them with a loving heart. Although very misunderstood, you are also very forgiving.
Traveler 75%
Judge 75%
Fallen Angel 65%
Artist 60%
Universal 55%
Healer 50%
Precog 35%
Shaman 15%
Your English Skills:
Vocabulary: 100%
Spelling: 80%
Grammar: 60%
Punctuation: 60% Does Your English Cut the Mustard?
It just means I'm old:
You've Changed 12% in 10 Years
You've hardly changed in ten years, from your lifestyle to those very retro clothes.
And unless you were really ahead of your time, you probably need to acquaint yourself with the modern world! How Much Have You Changed in 10 Years?
You Are Sunrise
You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary.
You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward.
Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts.
All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be. What Time Of Day Are You?
Your Lust Quotient: 70%
You are a very lustful person - and it sometimes gets the better of you!
You know how to hold back, but you hardly ever do. How Much Lust Do You Have?
You Are 44% Addicted to Myspace
Your Myspace addiction factor is: Moderate
You're slowly building a very strong addiction to Myspace. Get out while you still can! Are You Addicted to Myspace?
You Are 40% Slacker
You have a few slacker tendencies, but overall you tend not to slack.
You know how to relax when the time is right, but you aren't lazy! Are You a Slacker?
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Tukaram
Birthday: 7FEB64
Birthplace: Denton, TX-The Birthplace of Happiness
Current Location: way out there
Eye Color: green/hazel
Hair Color: gray
Height: 5'8"
Right Handed or Left Handed: right
Your Heritage: Scottish/Welsh
The Shoes You Wore Today: sandals, what else?
Your Weakness: food
Your Fears: Life is too much fun to be scared
Your Perfect Pizza: I'm so sick of pizza, who cares?
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Goals get in the way of fun. Enjoy the year, actually enjoy the day.
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: Don't use instant messages
Thoughts First Waking Up: WHY!!!
Your Best Physical Feature: my sense of humor
Your Bedtime: around midnight usually
Your Most Missed Memory: If I missed it...I couldn't remeber it to answer.
Pepsi or Coke: Mt Dew
MacDonalds or Burger King: Yech!! You would ask a vegetarian that?
Single or Group Dates: I've got 2 kids already, I'm done with that.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Water. I hate tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate....Who comes up with these questions?
Cappuccino or Coffee: Fruit smoothies. I hate coffee
Do you Smoke: Only when I'm on fire.
Do you Swear: Fuck no.
Do you Sing: Sometimes..but you don't want to hear it :)
Do you Shower Daily: Yes
Have you Been in Love: Who knows what love is? I've been in lust.
Do you want to go to College: No.
Do you want to get Married: Been there done that.
Do you get Motion Sickness: Nope. I love vertigo.
Do you think you are Attractive: Not really
Are you a Health Freak: I'm vegetarian, not a health freak.
Do you get along with your Parents: Dad- yes, now that we don't live together. Mom- Died when I was a kid but we got along pretty good before that.
Do you like Thunderstorms: Love em especially when the sky gets that beautiful green before a badd-ass storm
Do you play an Instrument: Used to play piano and clarinet, recently started on the harmonica
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: no
In the past month have you Smoked: no
In the past month have you been on Drugs: no. I said no..why won't anyone beleive me??
In the past month have you gone on a Date: no thanks
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: Hell no! I never liked fish when I ate meat. I would never eat it raw!
In the past month have you been on Stage: Life is a stage
In the past month have you been Dumped: No but I am dumpy :)
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no but I should. Thought about at a training meeting at a hotel the other day
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no
Ever been Drunk: I was in the Navy. Of course
Ever been called a Tease: No I hate games. Want to get laid just tell me.
Ever been Beaten up: Yes but I won more than I lost. (last fight was like 6th grade? 1976)
Ever Shoplifted: yes. candy bars from 7-11 as a kid.
How do you want to Die: Don't really want to. As long as it's not painful I don't care. It will come when it does. Why worry about it. (How about the way I came into the world. naked, screaming and in a...nevermind)
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional.
What country would you most like to Visit: India
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: We are not this body so I really don't care
Favourite Hair Color: Don't care
Short or Long Hair: don't care
Height: don't care
Weight: don't care
Best Clothing Style: in a pile on the floor
Number of Drugs I have taken: With my medical history?? Who knows, but it was all prescription.
Number of CDs I own: at least 500
Number of Piercings: 4
Number of Tattoos: 2
Number of things in my Past I Regret: We are the sum of our choices. I can't regret anything without disliking who I am. So I have no regrets really.
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Chris Satullo: A not-so-glorious Fourth

As a disabled veteran I fully support this mans right to say what he will. Unfortunately, as an American, I also agree with quite a lot of it. And trust me I am as patriotic as they come. Which makes ...
Posted by Tukaram on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:13:00 PST

Tá mé mo shuí

Taken from the Clannad version of the song: Tá mé mo shuí (I am sitting) (full lyrics here: http://www.ceolas.org/artists/Clannad/lyrics/Ta_me.html) Deiridh lucht léinn gur claoite an galar an grá Cha...
Posted by Tukaram on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:17:00 PST

Ten commandments of wholeness

Now I just have to try and follow it myself!The ten commandments of wholeness. From the writings of Gladys Taylor McGarey/Jess Stearn ONE: Be positive: Give your self something to live for. So m...
Posted by Tukaram on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:25:00 PST

Tuka's harmonica debut

First let me preface this by saying I have been playing for only a few months and this is my first time on stage playing the harp. It probably sucks but it was fun so here it is. I also would like to ...
Posted by Tukaram on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:43:00 PST

10 Commandments of Emotional Literacy

Taken from: http://www.iloveulove.com/psychology/el/el7.htm I. Place love at the center of your emotional life. Heart-centered emotional intelligence empowers everyone it touches. II. Emotional Lite...
Posted by Tukaram on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:38:00 PST

Sweet Black Balls

With the Holidays coming up I thought I would share my age old, secret,  family recipe for rum balls, that I just made up today! Rum Balls  Ingredients: 2 Cups Coconut 1 Cup Pecans 12...
Posted by Tukaram on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:25:00 PST

Amazing grace, how sweet the Earth

I'm not one for rewrites of songs really but I kind of like this one.  I've always loved the tune but never liked the words of the original.  Taken from: http://www.sacred-texts.com/bos/bos2...
Posted by Tukaram on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 08:12:00 PST

Pagan Origins of Modern Christmas Traditions

It's a bit early but the Holiday is season is starting.  Samhain is coming soon, the Yule is not far away either.  So lets get it started with some history. TukaPagan Origins of Modern Chris...
Posted by Tukaram on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 08:09:00 PST

Another religion test.

Another religion test.  Again agnostic wins...sort of...they've never said satanist for me?   http://quizfarm.com/test.php?q_id=10907Well Satanism and Agnosticism tied. Since I don't be...
Posted by Tukaram on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:01:00 PST

Children Dressed In Tatters

Children Dressed In Tatters By: Saint Tukaram (NOT me) Were sorry! We have no manners! But ... Were your children and youre our Mom! Send us food on golden platters. Give us love amidst lifes stor...
Posted by Tukaram on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:52:00 PST