When The Sisterwives ask if you’d like to be a guest on their amazing blog, the answer is always:
“Oh yes… Yesss… YESSSSS!”
Not necessarily in that order.
So when the lovely Samara offered a chance to represent the male point of view regarding Valentine’s Day and romance, I saw it as an opportiunity to open a real dialogue between men and women. Something that could have a lasting impact. Something that could bring the sexes closer together through mutual understanding!
And something that wouldn’t be doomed to failure because we, as men, can’t stop staring at their boobs.
So, continuing the newly-established tradition of offering an audio preview of Monday’s upcoming post, I am including it here. Keep in mind the newspaper version is a bit tamer than what will appear on The Sisterwives, which mentions naked midgets and “Free Mustache Rides” t-shirts. Again, not necessarily in that order.
Both are things newspaper publishers tend to frown on.
At least in print.
In the meantime, here’s a snippet from what I’ll be talking about at The Sisterwives on Monday…
I am hopeful this post will give men and women a better understanding of each other when it comes to our romantic connection as a species. Assuming, of course, men who read this can actually stop thinking about their Valentine in that negligee from Victoria’s Secret.
See you Monday!
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(Ned Hickson is a syndicated columnist with News Media Corporation. His first book, Humor at the Speed of Life, is available from Port Hole Publications, Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.)
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Yikes, Ned!! That picture is a GOOD find, now excuse me while I gag…
I’d just like to point out it’s not a photo of me. If I had that much body hair I would’ve taken up macramé.
Makes me think of Star Wars… “Let the Wookie win.”
Hahaha! “Why? Because most people won’t pull your arms out of their sockets if they lose…” 😉
I keep hearing phenomenal things about The Sisterwives, Ned.
Do they realize what the “Ned Hickson Effect” can do to a blog, I wonder?
They definitely are a phenomenal group of writers, mostly all women with an occasional man sprinkled in. I like referring to myself as a “man sprinkle.”
PHENOMENAL! Great group of writers who have the ability to deliver a belly laugh and gut punch…sometimes in the same sentence.
Man sprinkles…OMG…I can’t wait to see what you sprinkle over there on Monday.
Now, that I’ve butted into the comments, I’m off to take a listen.
Yep, I’m a big fan of everyone over there. On a different note, I’m thinking of getting “man sprinkle” tattooed on my…
Well, it doesn’t matter where. But I’m thinking about getting one (a tattoo).
I just spit my energy drink all over the computer.
Computer(s) – 0 Ned – 5
Maybe it will run faster? Let me know if it works. If it does, I’m dumping a bucket of Red Bull on my computer.
LOL!! I laugh like that at some of his posts too Michelle!! Ned is certainly a unique critter.. eh?? And the Sisterwives are the B O M B!! 😀
A resounding YES to all!!!
I hope you are doing well….I’ve been a bad bloggy friend and need to hop on over to your site and see what’s up!
Have a great Sunday!
Lloyd Dobler is getting some great coverage lately….I used that very picture in a blog post recently. http://polysyllabicprofundities.com/2015/01/25/the-dobler-effect/
Your post is so right about that character, Susan. I’m glad he always seems pop up around Valentine’s Day as a quintessential “romantic guy.” The “Fabio” era was hard to live up to…
Can’t stop to listen until I get back from running errands, but I just have to know how you managed to get a gorilla into tight pants and a baseball cap? Do you have scars? Video?
Will be sure to enjoy your dulcet tones when I return. 🙂
It wasn’t easy, Marcia, but still nothing like wrestling an albino aligator… 😉 Drive safely!!
Man Sprinkles (now properly capitalized), I cannot wait until Monday.
Thanks, Sandy 😉 I was going to go with capitals but didn’t want to seem presumptious. I suppose all-caps would be going overboard…
Dear Lord, help us. In my day Man sprinkles had a totally different connotation. (As in :”No man sprinkling in the garden – please use the bathrooms provided.”)
Haha! Think of it as “repurposing” a catch phrase…
Awesome!! So looking forward to seeing this on Monday!!
Thanks, Michelle! I promise no more shaved-back images…
I don’t know whether I’m more excited that you called my “lovely” or talked about naked midgets.
I’m pretty sure it’s the midgets.
Can’t hear the audio clip where I am, but I’m looking forward to listening when I go home! xo
If I could’ve referred to you as a “lovely naked midget,” we would’ve had a tri-fecta! But hey, two out of three isn’t bad 😉
A trifecta that belongs on “American Horror Story: Freak Show” but I’ll take it.
Hahaha! Definitely an episode I’d have to watch between finger slats.
Looking forward to your post Ned. I’ve been a “Sister Wives” admirer (and an admirer of yours, too!) a long time.
My husband and I agree that Valentine’s is 100% marketing bs. We don’t spend on it at all. (There’s a female point of view for you. 🙂 )
I know you were one of my first follows, and I will always be appreciative of that, Lynette 😉
And I agree to an extent on the commericalization of Valentine’s Day. At the same time, I’m a real supporter of any day that offers extra incentive for folks to express their love and appreciation for each other. Not that we should NEED a special day for that (it should be every day, right?) but sadly, some people need the reminder. I’m glad you and your husband aren’t among them 😉
Sorry, Ned. I wasn’t fishing for a thank you, just awkwardly expressing my appreciation for having two favs come together. 🙂
And yes, it’s too bad that some people do need the reminder.
I know you’re not a compliment fisher, but I always appreciate seeing your little blue square show up just the same 😉
SO EFFING EXCITED!!! Can’t wait to see you on dah blog, Monday.
And Man Sprinkles? Genius!!! hahaha
Thanks! I’m excited too, Beth!
About Monday, I mean… not Man Sprinkles.
Are man sprinkles what that hairy back is referred to? I suspect you think us women are complicated…lol
Just as long as those aren’t the same sprinkles I get on my ice cream.
Gag! Excuse me while I hurl!
Hahahaha 😉
Yes you got me! 😉
Hey! It sounds like we’ll both not be in Cancun together! That’s how rumors start, you know…
LOVE the SisterWives and all the posts. I am particularly excited for your post, Ned. Lucky for my husband, I will be away on VD so he does not have to scramble and can sit in front of the TV, eat chips and fart! LOL.
Hey, thanks so much! He sounds like a lucky man indeed. And not just because he gets to fart unabashedly 😉
Ha,ha! Hopefully, he will miss me as I will be away for 2.5 weeks. There is only so much tooting one can do before it gets old, no?
I’d have a very hard time being away from my wife for that long. And in my experience, even the first fart feels old. That has nothing to do with my age, by the way. I’m just saying…
Make sure to have a safe trip;)
I set my alarm to get up on Monday for this.
I’ll call you.
I’m really looking forward to your post Ned! I am a little worried about the naked midgets though…..LOL! ;-D
Aren’t we ALL?!?!
That’s something that worries ALL of us, Courtney!
happy vd, yeti.
Looooooooooove The Sisterwives!
You must be special if Samara asked you to be on their blog.
I mean, they don’t have many dudes…you know what I mean?
So, you must be somethin’.
That’s all I’m sayin’.
Believe me, I know what a privilege it is being here. It’s like being the only guy invited into a sorority party at Delta Gama Terrific 😉
Um. Congrats on the book. Not liking the Harry photo…
Thanks 😉 And so far that’s 0-for-80 on liking the hairy back photo…
I think a story on watching that guy get the hair removed would be entertaining though… LOL
I could hear this one & I am looking forward to the rest of the article!