Lars Toomre

Some Personal Thoughts and Trivia

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Taking A Position Neither Safe Or Politic

Jenn Sterger, the woman at the center of the Brett Farve harassment incident

On some positions, Cowardice asks the question, "Is it safe?" Expediency asks the question, "Is it politic?" And Vanity comes along and asks the question, "Is it popular?" But Conscience asks the question "Is it right?" And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must do it because Conscience tells him it is right. I believe today that there is a need for all people of good will to come together with a massive act of conscience and say in the words of the old Negro spiritual, "We ain't goin' study war no more." This is the challenge facing modern man.

Exercise Is King

Brunette model Tamara Ecclestone shows her deep cleavage in a tan top

Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom.

American fitness, exercise, and nutritional expert and motivational speaker who was called godfather of fitness (1914 - 2011)

The One Who Makes Life Come To Life

Black and white photo of a womam leaning into man for a kiss

A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not for who we’re pretending to be. Each unveils the best part of the other. No matter what else goes wrong around us, with that one person we’re safe in our own paradise. Our soulmate is someone who shares our deepest longings, our sense of direction. When we’re two balloons, and together our direction is up, chances are we’ve found the right person. Our soulmate is the one who makes life come to life.

American writer and author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull (born 1936)

Dreaming Ties Mankind Together

Brunette beauty Carla Ossa wearing a sexy silver blouse

All human beings are dream beings. Dreaming ties mankind together.

American novelist and poet (1922 - 1969)

Always Think First Of Humanity

Blonde Victoria's Secret model Doutzen Kroes in a white swimsuit

My urgent advice to you would be, not only always to think first of America, but always, also, to think first of humanity. You do not love humanity if you seek to divide humanity into jealous camps. Humanity can be welded together only by love, by sympathy, by justice, not by jealousy and hatred. I am sorry for the man who seeks to make personal capital out of the passions of his fellowmen. He has lost touch with the ideal of America. For America was created to unit mankind…

David Beckham on Playboy

Brunette American actress Mary Louise Parker wearing a long wavy hairstyle

We've been asked to do 'Playboy' together, me and Victoria, as a pair. I don't think I'll ever go naked, but I'll never say never.

Dance And Stillness Are Everything

Brunette Italian actress Vanessa Gravina

Dance is life. Stillness is love. Together, they are everything.

African dance and singing instructor in Santa Cruz, CA

Everything Happens For A Reason

Iconic black and white photograph of actress Marilyn Monroe

I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you can appreciate when they go right. You believe less so that you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself. Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.

Iconic American actress (1926 - 1962)

Concentration Causes Great Discrepancy Between Potential and Results

Blonde Marie Lynn Piscitelli in pageant bikini was Miss Connecticut USA 2012

Concentration is the factor that causes the great discrepancy between men and the results they achieve... the difference in their power of calling together all the rays of their ability and concentrating on one point.

American writer associated with New Thought Movement (1850 - 1924)

Made Entirely of Flaws

Brunette beauty Carla Ossa models red and black swimsuit on beach at sunset

I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.

Norman Podhoretz on Creativity

Blonde American actress Katherine Heigl emerges from aqua blue water

Creativity represents a miraculous coming together of the uninhibited energy of the child with its apparent opposite and enemy, the sense of order imposed on the disciplined adult intelligence.

American neoconservative pundit and writer for Commentary magazine (born 1930)

Alone We Can Do So Little

Blonde model Christine Martin reaches to tie side of her black bikini in water

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

American author, lecturer and advocate for the blind

I'll Always Be With You

Brunette personality Kim Kardashian poses in a blue and white bikini by pool

If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.

James H. Boren on Marriage

Brunette Maria Menounos plays volleyball in yellow and white bikini

A dress that zips up the back will bring a husband and wife together.

Political scientist, humorist and teacher received meritorious Honor Medal for his work in Latin America (1925 - 2010)

You Are Definitely In Love

Blonde model in a sexy animal print bikini pool side

WHAT EACH KISS MEANS

  • Kiss on the Forehead: We're cute together.
  • Kiss on the Cheek: We're friends.
  • Kiss on the Hand: I adore you.
  • Kiss on the Neck: I want you, now.
  • Kiss on the Shoulder: Your perfect.
  • Kiss on the Lips: I LOVE YOU...

WHAT EACH GESTURE MEANS:

  • Holding Hands: We definitely like each other.
  • Holding you tight pressed against each other: I want you.
  • Looking into each other's Eyes: I like you, for who you are.
  • Playing with Hair: Let's fool around.
  • Arms around the Waist: I like you too much to let go.
  • Laughing while Kissing: I am completely comfortable with you.

ADVICE:

  • If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you're definitely in Love.

Golden Rule for An Orchestra

Blonde model Tashia McIntosh poses wearing a pirate theme bikini

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

English conductor who founded both the London and Royal Philharmonic orchestras (1879 - 1961)

Family Gets Together Alone with Television

Brunette Argentine model Belen Rodriguez wearing orange swimsuit in surf

The principal contributor to loneliness in this country is television. What happens is that the family 'gets together' alone.

British-American anthropologist and humanist who focused on race, gender and politics (1905 - 1999)

Thought for Today: Mindful Moments

Sunlight shines through autumn leaves on a green hill side

Most of us are of sound mind, but many of us have trouble maintaining a note of harmony and peace. Most of us know how to think, but few of us are able to control our thoughts. We all have the capacity to be creative, to image new ideas, but few of us are able to do it together and co-create in harmony with each other. We could all do with some mental training so that we may use the most powerful energy in the universe, the mind, which is always at our instant disposal. We can begin with mindfulness. It's a simple way to gently help our mind go where it is best to go, do what is the best thing to do. It begins by simply being fully aware of what you are doing. Mostly we are not fully aware, as our minds wander into the past and then into possible futures. We spend most of our time watching others and so rarely fully focus on what we are actually doing ourselves. Next time you sit down to a meal, watch your self. Be aware of only what you are eating. Every time your mind wants to wander, bring it gently and lovingly back to the action and sensation of eating. Then do the same when cleaning, when writing, when working.

Love Is The Soul of Genius

Brunette Colombian beauty Natalia Velez models a pink pattern bikini by ocean

Neither lofty degree of intelligence, nor imagination, nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love: that is the soul of genius.

Prolific and influential composer of the Classical era (1756 - 1791)

English Language Was Carefully Cobbled Together

Turkish beauty Melisa Asli Pamuk in bikini was Miss Turkey Universe 2011

The English language was carefully, carefully cobbled together by three blind dudes and a German dictionary.

American creator and cartoonist of two webcomic titles