On being a "sap"

real sap buckets!

I ain't talking about the sticky stuff that flows out of Maple trees here folks, I'm talkin' about my emotional self. Yes, I'm a self-proclaimed sap. A sap for corny movies, schmaltzy music, and other crap like that. (this definitely includes what I term as romance)
I had intended to make this, my 2nd post, a little more of an introduction to me, your blog writer. But, alas, I was just cruising through several songs on YouTube. And ya know what, I had tears welling up in my eyes over a lovely song entitled "Nina Non". You see, I'm half Italian, in the biological sense (another subject to be discussed in a future post). And that song is an Italian Christmas song favorite. This particular version was sung by a somewhat under-rated vocalist by the name of Joni James. Huh, you don't know who she is? Shame on you! I guess most music listeners now-a-days don't have a clue who she is, and I don't care because I know who she is. She's one of the "girl singers" from the 40s/50s/60s. She was a darling of the jukebox age. Y'all can Google her name one of these days if you wanna know more about her. (I urge you to do so!) Anyway, her honest approach to the vocals and to the music, and of course, to the lyrics, has touched my sappy heart for many years now. I don't know her personally, but I love her, and I'd give my cogliones to just kiss her hand. (in case y'all don't know, cogliones are, umm, "man-eggs", "sperm machines", alright I'll say it...testicles). Joni's still out there, she does a handful of live concerts each year even though she's going to be 80 years old next week! (and as a side note, she's also reportedly in the studio working on a new album!!! BIG news for someone like me!)

Dang it, there I go again, digressing! So...where was I? Oh yeah, being a sap and getting teary eyed over stuff. I really can't help myself! And at this point in my life, I don't think I'll be changing much. So what? I'm a sap for things that make me emotional, things that make me think, and things that remind me of "gentler" days. I've often said the initials S.A.P. should be tattooed to my forehead, but I'd probably faint from that itty bitty needle piercing my delicate skin, lol. Don't get me wrong, I think tattoos totally rock! Ya know, body art, so to speak. My ex had 8 tattoos, my fave was a rather impish looking "devil" above his left nipple that said (appropriately)..."little devil". (He had both nips pierced too, grrrrrrrrrr, mighty HOT if you ask me!) Hmmm, maybe I should give the bum a call? LOL! Oh yeah, if you haven't guessed by now, I'm gay, just don't tell the moron Republican from Montana, ok? I have a feeling I'd be in front of a firing squad in no time! WTF like? ( I was absolutely floored by that news story today, don't they realize that homos are still allowed to vote??? I mean come on now, it's almost 2011 for crying out loud!) Yes, that'll be another blog post in the near future! Hell, I'd sign a petition to get Bill Clinton back in office in a heartbeat! (sans Miss Lewinsky's infamous blue and stained blue dress) Uh oh, I hate getting into politics, but it looks like I just went there, didn't I??



Someone should've gone to the cleaners!



Digressing, digressing! Lawdy, I really love this blogging experience more than I thought possible. A kind of enema for my brain. Ewwww, that sounds rather yucky, doesn't it? Either way, I'm enjoying being a blogger, even enjoying baring my soul, brain, thoughts, and inner sappy self! Yuppers, I'm a sap alright! I kinda started off the post today saying I wasn't continuing the introduction of myself, but ya know what? In my own odd way, I guess I have. You now know a bit more about me, don't you? (perhaps more than you ever wanted to know, lol.) It's ok to be a sap of sorts, as long as you have the smarts to never, ever, let people use you as the proverbial doormat. Been there, done that! (quite often too) I guess I've blabbered and digressed enough for one post, so I'll let y'all get back to your Saturday evenings. And it's time for me to prepare a refreshing vodka and tonic w/a twist of lime. Cheers y'all! Hope to chat again soon.....

drink up!