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Apollo: Dress Shirt from Space

Kickstarter - A New Stretch Goal from Ministry of Supply on Vimeo . I want to pledge $150 for an Apollo shirt and two base layers; one temperature regulating, the other not. My size is: Slim cut Neck — 15 /1/2 Sleeve — 34/35

My #1 Pet Peeve: Substitute Names

This face comes out when strangers call me things like: Bro Bud Buddy Guy Big Guy (My) Friend Cuz Bucko Pal Sport Tiger Skippy Champ Scooter Ace Hoss Boss Kiddo Junior Partner Sparky Cowboy Hefe Amigo Slick Stud I guess it would be acceptable for someone like Clint Eastwood (or the modern day equivalent) to refer to me as  Big Guy . But even then, I'd probably be thinking in the back of my mind, "Huh. Didn't even ask my name. Clint Eastwood is too busy or self-important to make any new meaningful relationships." I'm not too difficult to please; just tack on an iota of creativity, and I'll appreciate the effort.  Make something up that makes fun of my clothes or stature or the current situation we are in. I will cheerfully respond to nicknames like: Your Handsomeness, Toothpick, Comrade Schlotskins, Muerte, Peachfuzz, Wheels, Fatso, Chief, Buzz, The Great Bertón, Lone Pine, Monsignor, Charlemagne, Sexy Pants, Brodisahtvah...

Top 20 Attributes I Find Attractive in Women

People who know me (especially women who want to set me up on dates) have asked me what I look for in a potential spouse. So I thought I'd save future  inquisitrixes  the trouble of asking and just post a list.  (NOTE: This is not a list of qualities I require of my future spouse.   I'm not sure I'd require  anything of a spouse.  But if I did, I'd lean towards this cutsie quote I heard my MTC director, Richard Heaton, who said: choose a woman who, if you die, will get your kids back to heaven.) Top 20 Traits: Shared eternal goals (stipulation: they can't just say, "me too" ) Attractive and well-kept (but not too well —you know, cleans up nicely but feels comfortable rockin' the ponytail) Affectionate (Flirtatious with me) Goal-driven Playfully confident personality Independent (Doesn't exclusively rely on others for amusement) Optimitstic (Looks for the good) Hard worker / Diligent Consumate learner (Never "arrives"...