Iacta alea est

Iacta alea est posted on Nostalgia  Background: Every night at bedtime, I would read a Bible story to my 3 yr. old Lucy, then say the Lord's prayer.Thanksgiving 2003. Here's my favorite memory of my child. Lucy was 3 & her sister was 2 weeks old. My folks came to Ohio to meet their new granddaughter & I cooked Thankgiving dinner for us, them and the ex's parents. We gathered around the table with Lucy sitting at my right hand. I began to say grace...."Heavenly Father.."and without missing a beat Lucy chimed in.."who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy Name.." and she finished the prayer flawlessly. It was perhaps my moment of greatest joy. March 18 at 03:57 EST .    5 people like this.    Gerty  What a beautiful picture you paint, Mr. Iacta! I am not ashamed to admit that it brought a tear to my eyes for many reasons---both joyful and sad. March 18 at 07:23 EST .   3 people like this.    Rake King  I too agree with Miss Gerty. March 18 at 09:36 EST .   2 people like this.    Surfhut  Wonderful memory Iacta. I have the sweetest picture in my head. March 18 at 19:49 EST .   3 people like this.    Iacta alea est  For me it was a living confirmation of what Paul wrote...."I planted the seed, Apollos watered, but God gives the increase. Seeing God give the increase to my child was (is ) a deeply profund blessing and source of enormous comfort and reassurance. March 23 at 15:20 EST .   3 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  Gene Hackman..."Popeye" Doyle...."The French Connection" Al Pacino....Frank Serpico....."Serpico" Besides being called "The Dark Knight", Batman is also called the 'Darknight Detective'(he made his first appearance in 'Dectective" comics so here goes: Michael Keaton...Batman, Batman Returns Val Kilmer...Batman Forever George Clooney....Batman and Robin Christian Bale...Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises Clint Eastwood.....Harry Callahan...Dirty Harry..et.al. February 23 at 10:22 EST .    3 people like this.    Rake King  Good ones Lacta!!! February 23 at 10:45 EST .   4 people like this.    Surfhut  I was pleasantly surprised how good a job Michael Keaton did as Batman. Love Val Kilmer. February 23 at 12:16 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Coffee Klatch  OK, I've never seen anything like what I'm about to ask posted here at The Connection, but I'm in un-charted waters and need some good advice. I started working for an engineering firm several months ago. (Expalins my semi-absence from the site ). At work I met an administrator (female ) with whom I've got great chemistry. She's divorced. We are very similar in our political & religious views, have similar senses of humor and enjoy things like Italian food, world history and movie comedies from the 60's & 70's. At the company Christmas party she even (to my surprise ) stole a kiss from me...on the lips. Here's the rub.....she just turned 70 and is beautiful, I'm 55 and she won't go on a date with me because of our age difference. Any advice (besides being persistent )on how to get her to change her mind? January 28 at 17:59 EST .    7 people like this.  View all 12 comments.    Surfhut  She kisses you on the lips and then won't go on a date? Was she a little tipsy at the party? January 28 at 19:14 EST .   9 people like this.    Iacta alea est  Don't want to give the wrong impression, it wasn't a passionate "lip-lock", but it wasn't a peck either. As for being tipsy, I really can't say,I know I got her a ginger ale once and I wasn't hanging around her all that much at the party. January 28 at 21:02 EST .   8 people like this.    Montanabound  Iacta, I am glad you are doing well! My father in law, at 47, married a 60 year old. He died nine years ago; she is still with us! As for advice, I don't know what to tell you other than don't be too persistent. Maybe back off for a little while, but remain friendly. I'm not very good at this - been out of the dating scene for over 30 years. January 29 at 00:52 EST .   9 people like this.    Iacta alea est  Thanks Montana. But whenI say "persistent" I'm not talking "stalker" (LOL ) or even puppy dog persistent. I'm wracking my brain -small as it is- to come up with some sort of positive argument based in logic and reason why our age difference is small potatoes. I just want the chance to demonstrate that we'd enjoy each other's oompany away from the office as much as we do in the office. BTW I have not noticed her being as jovial with anyone else in the office, and when I asked her out the first time I did so after first asking her if she was already in any sort of relationship. I wanted her to know that I would respect that relationship if indeed she was in one. January 29 at 04:55 EST .   7 people like this.    Surfhut  I'm 58, a widow, and the only single woman at work. There is a man around my age whom I find funny, handsome, etc. He, so far, will not take no for an answer. I've gone from enjoying working with him to being very uncomfortable. If I had met him outside of work, I'd probably go on a date, but I've had a rule my entire life: never socialize with a man I work with. My situation might not be exactly the same as yours. That's my 2 cents! January 29 at 06:59 EST .   10 people like this.    Rake King  I am fortunate that my mate is still with me after 54 years. But her best girlfriend has been widowed for 30 years and has said openly she has him (her deceased husband ) to compare everyone by and they all come up wanting. Darnest answer I've ever heard. I pass it along as the "I remember him syndrone" that sometimes gets in the way of things. I have a couple of buddies who have never remarried after "D's", but they are "bitter" and have a once it enough attitude. My advice, don't try to be anything other than your self. If it clicks, then you don't have to keep remembering who/what you "should" be. January 29 at 09:53 EST .   9 people like this.    Linder  My good friend, 69 and beautiful, is married to a 60 yr old man. She was widowed in her mid 40s with children to finish raising....didn't see anyone for 2 years and she had many invitations. However, this man was persistent...her word. They have been married for many years now and are obviously happy. January 29 at 11:51 EST .   8 people like this.    Ynaught  You could take the approach that there is a movie, concert, restaurant or something like that that you want to go to, but don't want to go alone and from your previous conversations, you think she might enjoy going. Emphasize it is not a date, just two friends going out to enjoy a common interest. January 29 at 15:10 EST .   9 people like this.    Tessie  Try not to take it personally, lacta. Maybe she doesn't want to be a cougar ;- ) I'm 52 and have no desire to date a 30-something y/o because of the perception it carries. I know, I'm so shallow. (Not to mention that at this day and age a lot of 30-somethings still act like 16 year olds. ) January 30 at 12:34 EST .   8 people like this.    Iacta alea est  I'm not taking it personally. As I said originally, I'm in uncharted waters (for me ). Y....I did that very thing and she good naturedly demurred. Surf, when younger I avoided workplace romances myself...too much potential for non-professional behavior. But now, in my 50's I know I am mature enough to stay professional no matter what. Montana, I have been very careful not to come on too strong, I don't even flirt...but we do make each other laugh when we swap things like favorite moments from sit-coms.And Rake my friend all I can be is me. January 30 at 18:05 EST .   9 people like this.  View all 12 comments.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  A few more of my favorite movie quotes. A couple may be semi-obscure, but each is from a famous film, spoke (or sung...hint ) by a famous actor. Give whatever info you can. January 7 at 00:16 EST .    2 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  "Cry..Havoc! and let slip the dogs of war! January 7 at 00:15 EST .    2 people like this.    Balogreene  Kenneth Branaugh, Henry the fifth? January 7 at 06:43 EST .   4 people like this.    Iacta alea est  Marc Antony (Brando ) in Julius Caesar January 7 at 18:42 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  "What makes the hotten-tot so hot? What put's the "ape" in apricot? Whadda they got that I ain't got?" January 7 at 00:09 EST .    2 people like this.    Rollingcow  Courage! The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. January 7 at 05:01 EST .   3 people like this.    Iacta alea est  On the money Mrs.C. January 7 at 18:42 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  I'm shocked!...Shocked to learn there's gambling going on in here! January 7 at 00:07 EST .    2 people like this.    Balogreene  Bogey as Rick in Casablanca January 7 at 06:44 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  "I apologize for all my shortcomings." January 7 at 00:05 EST .    2 people like this.    Safetydude  I recognize that but I'll never admit it... January 7 at 18:15 EST .   4 people like this.    Iacta alea est  Nothin' to be ashamed of....Rhett Butler (Gable ) in Gone With the Wind January 7 at 18:44 EST .   4 people like this.    Safetydude  What a terrible movie. January 9 at 15:02 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  "So let it be written...so let it be done." January 7 at 00:05 EST .    2 people like this.    Rollingcow  Yul Brenner as Pharoah in The Ten Commandments. Mrs. Cow January 7 at 05:01 EST .   3 people like this.    Iacta alea est  You certainly know the classics Mrs.C.! January 7 at 18:44 EST .   4 people like this.    Rollingcow  Oh, I had a real thing for Yul Brenner back in the day. Also, I tend to tell the kids this when I want them to do something. The Calf gets a real kick out of it, I said it to him as well. Mrs. Cow January 7 at 20:59 EST .   4 people like this.

Iacta alea est posted on Movies & Reviews  I'm gonna give Rake a bit of a break here. Here are some of my favorite movie quotes. Give the actor, or character who said it. Movie title is optional. January 6 at 00:04 EST .    2 people like this.

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