The Art of the Possible

[Littletoo]

The Art of the Possible" is a phrase associated with one of my favorite people: Otto von Bismarck.

My students know I listen to French Rap. So they think "Otto von Bismarck" is a European rock star, or a rock band. It's okay. Knowledge of 19th century German History is hardly necessary to get you that next IT job you've been craving.

But, for me, it might set you apart for a second look. I'm looking for an older, wiser gentleman. You don't need to be old enough to have known Otto personally, although that would be okay. But I have been told, in such a way as to believe it, that I am hopelessly immature, so you have to bring enough maturity so that our joint MQ (Maturity Quotient) reaches some kind of a Working Threshold when we are together.

Mellancamp advises us to "Hang on to sixteen as long as you can."

My grandfather didn't hear too well. He actually thought it was, "Hang on to SIXTY as long as you can.")

That's actually a pretty good formulation for what I'm looking for. Age is just a number, anyway. But as another of my favorite people, Jeshua bin Miriam al Messeh, was found of saying, "Let him who has ears hear."

(God DAMN, woman! Why is this so freakin' LONG?)

I'm sorry. It's a "Jamie thing." You wouldn't understand.

(You're crazy)

I know. (sigh)

I'm the only girl on the train with "Ruckert Lieder" in her earbuds. That classical music, it messes with your head. Especially Mahler.

Think of this as sort of a test, to see if you can make it this far:

Art of the Possible:

One damaged twenty-something girl, on the rebound, immature , self-centered, bratty and hopelessly romantic. Looking for an older Guy for an email love affair.

No! Seriously, I am!

Please be hanging on to sixty, I promise not to ask how long.

PM if interested or reply in the thread.

Jamie

 

[DomineerM]

I can hope

Someday you would look for more than an e-mail relationship . And Mahler is very head messing, I rather Beethoven and Leon Redbone .

 

[Littletoo]

Someday you would look for more than an e-mail relationship . And Mahler is very head messing, I rather Beethoven and Leon Redbone .

Thanks for replying. I hope someday my prince will come, or come back. Meanwhile I have to start somewhere and with what is possible for me right now.

Jamie

 

[Ironfan]

Hope you find what you're looking for on here.

Wagner in the gym can be rather motivating.

 

[Jujubeans64]

“That man is wisest who, like Socrates, realizes that his wisdom is worthless” – Plato

 

[ratherabsurd1]

“That man is wisest who, like Socrates, realizes that his wisdom is worthless” – Plato

Thought provoking .. thank you

 

[KrazieKat69]

Hello Jamie! I don’t know Otto but I do like one man you mentioned here! John Cougar as I like to refer to him, most now only know him as John Mellencamp. Great singer and musician. For those that don’t truly listen to his lyric, you’re missing out!
Would like to chat again Jamie, if you ever want to pm me. I’ll be around!

 

[Littletoo]

Hope you find what you're looking for on here.

Wagner in the gym can be rather motivating.

I teach barre and kick boxing at a gym. It's exercise class for MILFs not fighting, but if I kicked you you'd know it.

I tried playing some '50s tunes from my iPod for barre but they made me stop. You have to have a BMI site license (oh my).

I'll have to keep my Wagner to myself.

Jamie

 

[ratherabsurd1]

I teach barre and kick boxing at a gym. It's exercise class for MILFs not fighting, but if I kicked you you'd know it.

I tried playing some '50s tunes from my iPod for barre but they made me stop. You have to have a BMI site license (oh my).

I'll have to keep my Wagner to myself.

Jamie

You do a fabulous job

 

[Littletoo]

Hello Jamie! I don’t know Otto but I do like one man you mentioned here! John Cougar as I like to refer to him, most now only know him as John Mellencamp. Great singer and musician. For those that don’t truly listen to his lyric, you’re missing out!
Would like to chat again Jamie, if you ever want to pm me. I’ll be around!

John Cougar came to campus on tour. I saw his Airstream parked by the load in. I was our there with the other groupies who were old enough to be my mom. Kristie (best friend) comes up. She puts her hand under my hair to grab my ear I'm like "Ow! ow!"

"Come on, Jamie! she says, dragging me away. "You look stupid! I want to get a DRINK before this starts."

It was a good show. Kristie and I were the youngest people in the building I'm sure, but the Cougar still has the chops!

 

[StarGazer58]

I believe you are the first person I have ever known who has said they are a fan of Bismarck. With him being a politician from over 100 years ago I am curious about what you find intriguing about him? I am assuming you are talking about the chancellor and not the WWII battleship.

 

[Littletoo]

I believe you are the first person I have ever known who has said they are a fan of Bismarck. With him being a politician from over 100 years ago I am curious about what you find intriguing about him? I am assuming you are talking about the chancellor and not the WWII battleship.

Yes, it's Bismarck the man not the battleship. Since I admitted that Bismarck was one ot my favorite historical figures, people are likely to assume that I am a conservative or a Trumper. In fact I am the exact opposite of both those things.

I do live in deep Trump country, so it's true I keep my head down and my mouth shut. I also hate dogmatic thinking, whether it is on the Left or the Right, so there are times when I may appear to hold views in common with some conservarives.

I learned in my World History course that Bismarck can be considered the Father of Germany. Whether that is a good thing or not may depend on whether you think Germany is a good thing or not. Nation building is always a messy business. It always involves blood and soil as Nietzsche will teach you.

Bismarck was able to unite the many states of Germany into a nation. His approach to politics was:

"Politics is is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the*the next best."

That approach is what I admire, not the man or his politics. It's the approach I sm using in this post.

Jamie

 

[dumbeg4]

PM sent, Jamie.
Are you the one and same who wrote of lakeside lovers in a wonderful staccato style? Long time gone?
If not, you are up there, among the best.

 

[StarGazer58]

Yes, it's Bismarck the man not the battleship. Since I admitted that Bismarck was one ot my favorite historical figures, people are likely to assume that I am a conservative or a Trumper. In fact I am the exact opposite of both those things.

I do live in deep Trump country, so it's true I keep my head down and my mouth shut. I also hate dogmatic thinking, whether it is on the Left or the Right, so there are times when I may appear to hold views in common with some conservarives.

I learned in my World History course that Bismarck can be considered the Father of Germany. Whether that is a good thing or not may depend on whether you think Germany is a good thing or not. Nation building is always a messy business. It always involves blood and soil as Nietzsche will teach you.

Bismarck was able to unite the many states of Germany into a nation. His approach to politics was:

"Politics is is the art of the possible, the attainable — the art of the*the next best."

That approach is what I admire, not the man or his politics. It's the approach I sm using in this post.

Jamie

I believe too many people try to take today's standards and try to apply them to people in the past to judge them. We have no idea what life was like 100-200 years ago so cannot really judge Bismarck. He was a product of his time. All countries have been formed by strong leaders somewhere in their past.

Germany has been the source of immense suffering in the past but more recently has been the source of good in Europe so I think you can say every country has good and bad on its history.

 

[Booboobear84]

Bismarck and other thoughts

The problem with Bismarck is that he was brilliant. He built a system of alliances opponents that allowed Germany to prosper. Problem is only someone as brilliant as he could keep it going. When he was pushed aside by a very mediocre kaiser we ended up with WW I. If you’re interested at all listen to plan for ammegeddon on the hardcore history podcast. Pre Bismarck Germany wasn’t pretty and it’s noy clear that the world would be better off with that configuration.


Bismarck also introduced a social security system so a mixed bag politically.

 

[StarGazer58]

The problem with Bismarck is that he was brilliant. He built a system of alliances opponents that allowed Germany to prosper. Problem is only someone as brilliant as he could keep it going. When he was pushed aside by a very mediocre kaiser we ended up with WW I. If you’re interested at all listen to plan for ammegeddon on the hardcore history podcast. Pre Bismarck Germany wasn’t pretty and it’s noy clear that the world would be better off with that configuration.


Bismarck also introduced a social security system so a mixed bag politically.

Interesting. I don't know much about Bismarck or pre Germany history but I do find history fascinating. How we came to be where we are and how history can repeat itself.

I Will return this thread back to it's regular scheduled programming.

 

[formertroll]

Bumping because you're awesome

 

[KrazieKat69]

John Cougar came to campus on tour. I saw his Airstream parked by the load in. I was our there with the other groupies who were old enough to be my mom. Kristie (best friend) comes up. She puts her hand under my hair to grab my ear I'm like "Ow! ow!"

"Come on, Jamie! she says, dragging me away. "You look stupid! I want to get a DRINK before this starts."

It was a good show. Kristie and I were the youngest people in the building I'm sure, but the Cougar still has the chops!

Very kool! And yes he does! Still writes the music that makes you think and take a second look at the way things are!! I saw his Scarecrow tour years ago and that rocked!