LOVE OF MY LIFE

Quantos de nós terão tido no Liceu a sensação de estar a viver o verdadeiro "Love of Our Lifes?"

Este Senhor despediu-se do Mundo há 18 anos, mas deixou-nos Música maravilhosa para podermos dedicar a todos os amores da nossa vida.

4º Aniversário.

UM RUMO.

Happy Birthday

Faço uma pausa nas lides culinárias.
O forno está quente e um aroma de carne assada invade a cozinha.
Há silêncio, coisa rara e pouco vista cá por casa.
Aproveito para navegar pelas casas virtuais de amigos e conhecidos.
Páro nesta casa comum.
Para abraçar todos os que nela vivem. Uns mais, outros menos, mas sempre habitantes de um passado comum. E é esse passado que nos confere as memórias e até gostos partilhados. Quantos já terão passado por cá hoje? Sinto-lhes o cheiro, as presenças, os sorrisos. Abraço-os a todos. A todos dou os Parabéns. A todos desejo que nunca deixem a "nossa" casa e que por cá vão passando para abrir janelas e deixar a luz entrar!
Parabéns Filipados :-)

Parabéns atrasados...

mas com direito a "bolinho"

PARABÉNS!!!

Este blogue faz hoje 3 anos!!!

Fim-de semana

Um fim-de-semana muito bem passado no Porto. Com uma anfitriã muito simpática, numa casa a transpirar história, paredes meias com a Sé Catedral. Vista soberba sobre o Douro, a Ribeira, Gaia, as Caves e a Ponte D. Luís I. No sábado, pequeno-almoço no Majestic, um passeio a pé pela baixa, um cozido à portuguesa num restaurante bem escolhido, a exigir uma caminhada mais, agora na Foz, a observar a força das ondas a norte. Um serão agradável, antecedido pelo pouco animador Portugal x Bósnia, de imediato esquecido. Noite violenta no que às forças-da-natureza diz respeito, com o vento e a chuva a fazerem-se sentir ruidosamente. No Domingo de manhã, travessia a pé e à chuva da Ponte D. Luís I, com as vistas fotografadas sem descanso, e com o regresso a fazer-se, sem bilhete por questões operacionais, no ainda muito recente eléctrico que liga o Porto a Gaia (ou vice-versa). Almoço no buffet de Serralves, seguido de uma visita às exposições patentes (interessante a obra fotográfica de Augusto Alves da Silva, dispensando-se um pormenor de propaganda ideológica barata que não interessa aqui aprofundar). Tempo ainda para um último passeio de carro, sempre sob uma chuva ininterrupta, uma vez mais pela Foz, Ribeira e Baixa portuense. Devidas despedidas e agradecimentos à simpática anfitriã que nos proporcionou tão bem passado fim-de-semana, sendo tempo de voltar a casa. Não sem antes nos perdermos nos acessos à auto-estrada como, aliás, já antes tinha acontecido em sentido inverso na chegada ao Porto. Uma viagem sempre debaixo de muita chuva mas tranquila e bem disposta, a caminho de Lisboa... (a reportagem fotográfica virá a seguir por outra via).

VOYEUR (ism) - There are different kinds...

Voyeurism
Definition
Voyeurism is a psychosexual disorder in which a person derives sexual pleasure and gratification from looking at the naked bodies and genital organs or observing the sexual acts of others. The voyeur is usually hidden from view of others. Voyeurism is a form of paraphilia.
A variant form of voyeurism involves listening to erotic conversations. This is commonly referred to as telephone sex, although it is usually considered voyeurism primarily in the instance of listening to unsuspecting persons.
Description
The object of voyeurism is to observe unsuspecting individuals who are naked, in the process of undressing or engaging in sexual acts. The person being observed is usually a stranger to the observer. The act of looking or peeping is undertaken for the purpose of achieving sexual excitement. The observer generally does not seek to have sexual contact or activity with the person being observed.
If orgasm is sought, it is usually achieved through masturbation. This may occur during the act of observation or later, relying on the memory of the act that was observed.
Frequently, a voyeur may have a fantasy of engaging in sexual activity with the person being observed. In reality, this fantasy is rarely consummated.
A number of states have statutes that render voyeurism a crime. Such statutes vary widely regarding definitions of voyeurism. Most states specifically prohibit anyone from photographing or videotaping another person, without consent, while observing that person in the privacy of his home or some other private place.
Causes and symptoms
Causes
There is no scientific consensus concerning the basis for voyeurism. Most experts attribute the behavior to an initially random or accidental observation of an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity. Successive repetitions of the act tend to reinforce and perpetuate the voyeuristic behavior.
Symptoms
The act of voyeurism is the observation of an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity that provides sexual arousal. To be clinically diagnosed, the symptoms must include the following elements:
recurrent, intense or sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors
fantasies, urges, or behaviors that cause significant distress to an individual or are disruptive of his or her everyday functioning.
Demographics
Voyeurism is apparently more common in men, but does occasionally occur in women. However, the prevalence of voyeurism is not known. Contemporary U.S. society is increasingly voyeuristic (as in the example of "real" television); however diagnosis is made only when this is a preferred or exclusive means of sexual gratification.
The onset of voyeuristic activity is usually prior to the age of 15 years. There are no reliable statistics pertaining to the incidence of voyeurism in adulthood.
Diagnosis
According to the mental health professional's handbook, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , two criteria are required to make a diagnosis of voyeurism:
Over a period of at least six months, an individual must experience recurrent, intense, sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors that involve the act of observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity.
The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors must cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
In order for a condition to be labeled "voyeurism," the fantasies, urges, or behaviors to watch other persons must cause significant distress in the individual or be disruptive to his or her everyday functioning.
Treatments
For treatment to be successful, a voyeur must want to modify existing patterns of behavior. This initial step is difficult for most voyeurs to admit and then take. Most must be compelled to accept treatment. This may often be the result of a court order.
Behavioral therapy is commonly used to try to treat voyeurism. The voyeur must learn to control the impulse to watch non-consenting victims, and just as importanly to acquire more acceptable means of sexual gratification. Outcomes of behavioral therapy are not known. There are no direct drug treatments for voyeurism.
Voyeurism is a criminal act in many jurisdictions. It is usually classified as a misdemeanor. As a result, legal penalties are often minor. The possibility of exposure and embarrassment may deter some voyeurs. It is also not easy to prosecute voyeurs as intent to watch is difficult to prove. In their defense statements, they usually claim that the observation was accidental.
Prognosis
Once voyeuristic activity is undertaken, it commonly does not stop. Over time, it may become the main form of sexual gratification for the voyeur. Its course tends to be chronic.
The prognosis for eliminating voyeurism is poor because most voyeurs have no desire to change their pattern of behavior. Since voyeurism involves non-consenting partners and is against the law in many jurisdictions, the possibility of embarrassment may deter some individuals.
Prevention
Most experts agree that providing guidance regarding behavior that is culturally acceptable will prevent the development of a paraphilia such as voyeurism. The origin of some instances of voyeurism may be accidental observation with subsequent sexual gratification. There is no way to predict when such an event and association will occur.
Members of society at large can reduce the incidence of voyeurism by drawing curtains, dropping blinds or closing window curtains. Reducing opportunities for voyeurism may reduce the practice.

IN - "The encyclopedia of mental disorders"

Qual e quanta a afluência a este Blog...?

Encontrei esta "imagem" no Google na primeira página de procura em "afluencia ao Blog" em imagens. Curiosamente o nome da referida "imagem" é "cancelamento do espaço de discussão"...

Não se sei se este Blog alguma vez foi um espaço com essas caracteristicas, ou se pretende (u) ser, no entanto acredito que possa vir a ser, entre outras coisas, para quem o quiser...

Constato que nos ultimos dias foram publicadas meia duzia de artigos/imagens; a mais interessante e até perturbadora, no sentido de nos por a pensar, a do colega bloguista Diogo com o fantastico quadro ao qual a minha impulsividade me sugeriu comentar, quanto antes, e a minha curiosidade em ver quem, se é que alguém o faria, me disse "não escrevas nada deixa ver o que acontece..." e o que aconteceu foi nada, por escrito pelo menos, porque acredito que alguns "voyeurs" se interrogaram... O titulo deste artigo, preside a minha intervenção. Quem e quantos por quantas vezes aqui vêm? Ou seja reformulando a pergunta "quem é que aqui vem ler e aqui não escreve?".

Bob Dylan - Sweetheart Like You (1983)

Well the pressure's down, the boss ain't here
He gone North, for a while
They say that vanity got the best of him
But he sure left here in style
By the way, that's a cute hat
And that smile's so hard to resist
But what's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?

You know, I once knew a woman who looked like you
She wanted a whole man, not just a half
She used to call me sweet daddy when I was only a child
You kind of remind me of her when you laugh
In order to deal in this game, got to make the queen disappear
It's done with a flick of the wrist
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?

You know, a woman like you should be at home
That's where you belong
Taking care for somebody nice
Who don't know how to do you wrong
Just how much abuse will you be able to take ?
Well, there's no way to tell by that first kiss
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?

You know you can make a name for yourself
You can hear them tires squeal
You can be known as the most beautiful woman
Who ever crawled across cut glass to make a deal.

You know, news of you has come down the line
Even before ya came in the door
They say in your father's house, there's many mansions
Each one of them got a fireproof floor
Snap out of it baby, people are jealous of you
They smile to your face, but behind your back they hiss
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?

Got to be an important person to be in here, honey
Got to have done some evil deed
Got to have your own harem when you come in the door
Got to play your harp until your lips bleed.
They say that patriotism is the last refuge
To which a scoundrel clings
Steal a little and they throw you in jail
Steal a lot and they make you king
There's only one step down from here, baby
It's called the land of permanent bliss
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?

Porque sim...

Quantas vezes viram???

Quem se lembra???

Coincidências

Tem piada, o meu filho André vai ser mestrando do meu colega de frente de carteira: o Nogueira de Brito.

:)