California in the 80s was paradise on earth. California Dreaming. California Girls. Paradise City. Famous bands wrote songs about how beautiful California was. Testosterone driven bands wrote songs about the babes. And yes. There were babes. Everywhere. I spent most of the 80s in California. My high school had hot babes lying on the lawn… Continue reading I only play offense
Category: Rants
Hot chicks love toxic masculinity
“Roman, I got some good news!” “What’s up?” “We’re looking to buy a house. Mr. Roxy is looking for lenders right now.” Yes, hate to break it to you gentlemen, but Roxy is married. Surprise surprise. Her husband? An alpha male. Do you expect anything different? Of course not. Women are attracted to men who… Continue reading Hot chicks love toxic masculinity
Why are so many Millennials emotionally fragile?
My son is a Millennial. We raised him differently from most of the rest of them though. We didn’t raise him to be weak. We unfortunately did see that the California schools did everything they could to squash any semblance of masculinity in boys. He often got in trouble for merely being a boy. So… Continue reading Why are so many Millennials emotionally fragile?
“You’re so lucky you’re slim, Roman”
I’ve heard this numerous times. Every time, it’s by a complete loser. It’s not luck. It’s self-control I know. A lot of people don’t have self-control and they’d rather blame someone else and/or make excuses than figure out how to get better. I’m not being holier than here. I’ve been that person. I know what… Continue reading “You’re so lucky you’re slim, Roman”
Revisiting Shirtgate
I paint pinups. I also compose music that nobody ever buys. But today, let’s talk about pinups. Because for one, I love painting pinups. For another, it’s the only part of Opium Tales that’s profitable. And for another, I’ve traveled the world (well, not all 7 seas yet but getting there…) and am still not… Continue reading Revisiting Shirtgate