I added another photo of Ian Petrella up in the question -- without already knowing who he is, this pic, even more to me, does not look like Ian Petrella- - the actor, who as a young boy. played 'Randy,' ('Ralphie's' brother) in "A Christmas Story.':)

:):)

:)Ha!

WelbyQ, I sort of wish someone else might get a smile out of the resemblance of these two guys. I can't be the only one who sees a resemblance.Yet, for your whole life you've found yourself content and alone on the other side of the fence.:)

Uh . . . with the spelling of that last word, I'm not sure how to answer.;)
 

Handsome!EDIT: at the end of the answer thread I added some pictures. And, since posting those, I believe the pic I originally posted for the question was a picture of the guy (as an adult) who played "Ralphie's" little brother in the movie. It may even h...  moreHandsome!EDIT: at the end of the answer thread I added some pictures. And, since posting those, I believe the pic I originally posted for the question was a picture of the guy (as an adult) who played "Ralphie's" little brother in the movie. It may even have been the exact photo I posted at the end of the thread? I don't know.   Be well!  

Excellent. :)

Reminded me of one of the best music parodies (and music videos) I've ever heard/seen.Weird 'Al worthy, even, to me.:)EDIT: This song and video are actually endorsed by the Mormon church. Cool to me.

Reminded me of one of the best music parodies (and music videos) I've ever heard/seen.Weird 'Al worthy, even, to me.:)EDIT: This song and video are actually endorsed by the Mormon church. Cool to me.

A very, very, very belated "You're welcome" to you. And do know I did mean my original statement.  :)

Randomly perusing categories of questions again - - I love doing that.And I laughed again out loud at your answer. Thanks :)    I'm smiling as I type.

I'm a strong fan of everything mentioned by other answerers thus far.And I'd add I'm a fan of "my random declarations" of art, ha --  for instance,
the moment I saw the book cover of this book, I found it a masterful piece of fine art :("Columbine" b...  moreI'm a strong fan of everything mentioned by other answerers thus far.And I'd add I'm a fan of "my random declarations" of art, ha --  for instance,
the moment I saw the book cover of this book, I found it a masterful piece of fine art :("Columbine" by Dave Cullen)  

I know that not a single one of any of those band members (or solo artists) have grabbed my fanny. I'm sure I'd remember if it had happened.I do like a lot of the music by many of them.
:)

I admit I am not super-knowledgeable in the political world.But one strange positive thing to me that he has shown me is that there is truth to the adage  --   "the end does not justify the means" -- 
 He is the president (end) ye...  moreI admit I am not super-knowledgeable in the political world.But one strange positive thing to me that he has shown me is that there is truth to the adage  --   "the end does not justify the means" -- 
 He is the president (end) yet he daily has publicly spoken and publicly behaved in many, many ways my parents brought me up NOT to speak and behave (the means).  

I didn't, sorry.

Probably Youngstown.

I can't remember.

Darn about your taste.   :(

I know I would have loved a playground like that, too.Thanks for sharing details.

Yes. And I loved every minute of it.I was about six or seven years old.I was at our small-town playground with my older sister and brother (they were about eight and ten).I loved the slide.It had a relatively large amount of air from the bottom of the sli...  moreYes. And I loved every minute of it.I was about six or seven years old.I was at our small-town playground with my older sister and brother (they were about eight and ten).I loved the slide.It had a relatively large amount of air from the bottom of the slide-itself to the ground below.
One time I climbed to the top and I thought it'd be great fun to ride the slide sitting and facing backwards, and not holding on at all at any time.I started sliding down backwards with my hands held high over my head until I slid off the slide at bottom, hit the ground and broke my collar bone.I can't remember how my sister and brother let my parents know and/or got me home.But I have no bad memories of any of it. Ha.  :)  less

Six years later -- people deserve an answer.And as you can tell, the original picture in my question is gone.
I think I had an adult picture of either Zack Ward or Ian Petrella  -- both were in "A Christmas Story" movie.

If I do eat those, "that's the way - - uh,huh, uh, huh - - I like it - - uh, huh, uh, huh . . . "(even as a kid I wasn't much of a fan eating them but I liked roasting them):)

Your grandiose grammarian quality betters me -- for my entire life so far, I have always enjoyed the details about language. And I have always gotten a kick when you've caught my grammar glitches.
 

(Perhaps not so healthy after the lentils -- several chocolate pudding cookies and sugar cut-out cookies, ha)

It was worth that moment, though lots of great moments leading to it, too.  :)I like that movie.

I had a similar experience once -- I was having a nightmare. Lying down in my bed, I saw a silent person just standing in the corner of my room, staring at me.I screamed, "NO!" and woke up.

Got home from work a bit ago.I'm cooking some lentils now for evening meal. Have been craving them for several days.
Then later I may walk to watch the fireworks.Listening to Enigma. I love their music.

And I'm back again.  :)   For a bit this evening.

If I have to eat bacon (not something I like), I prefer it on crispy burnt side, too.

It looks good to me, too. :) I took my time looking at a lot of images before finding this one that came close to my preference. I could go even more browned.

Do you see the same resemblance I did?

I randomly read a story of Joseph McGrail-Bateup setting a new world's record for the loudest human shout.I wondered what the guy looked like and this was the first image I saw, and I thought, "Jon Stewart!" 


That's Jon Stewart in bottom image and ...  moreI randomly read a story of Joseph McGrail-Bateup setting a new world's record for the loudest human shout.I wondered what the guy looked like and this was the first image I saw, and I thought, "Jon Stewart!" 


That's Jon Stewart in bottom image and McGrail-Bateup in top image.  

A baked macaroni and cheese casserole

Have a good one - - I have to sign out now. (And didn't realize I hadn't signed out a long time ago, ha.)

Ha. :)Just more comfortable for me.

Me, neither.

No.Just a towel sometimes.
 

Oop(s)  -- don't know if it's considered rock, but I heard this song the other day and thought of your question.I love Hollywood Argyles singing it. My favorite parts are the vocal group behind main vocalist. :)
Maybe I'm going to have one oops-fille...  moreOop(s)  -- don't know if it's considered rock, but I heard this song the other day and thought of your question.I love Hollywood Argyles singing it. My favorite parts are the vocal group behind main vocalist. :)
Maybe I'm going to have one oops-filled summer. That'll be okay -- have done that before, ha."Alley Oop"      Hollywood Argyles  

No worries.  :)You're not obligated to be a Cruise fan. I'm not a fan of most of the movies I've seen with him in them. I was just saying that the overall movie "magnolia" is fantastic to me and I find Cruise excellent in it.And if you watch the movi...  moreNo worries.  :)You're not obligated to be a Cruise fan. I'm not a fan of most of the movies I've seen with him in them. I was just saying that the overall movie "magnolia" is fantastic to me and I find Cruise excellent in it.And if you watch the movie - - stick with it from beginning to end- - it goes to unexpected great places in my opinion. (I just finished reading Nick Cutter's "The Dorians" - - I enjoyed it)  

Your question and the answers you've received - - all made me smile. :)My first thought, I admit, was this song:
Rednex's "Cotton Eye Joe"Random: After listening to their album many, many times over the years, I found it "cool" when I then learned that Re...  moreYour question and the answers you've received - - all made me smile. :)My first thought, I admit, was this song:
Rednex's "Cotton Eye Joe"Random: After listening to their album many, many times over the years, I found it "cool" when I then learned that Rednex is a group form Sweden. :)  

I remember some spankings but I more remember my parents talking with me; talking me through my actions and helping me see their concern/s.I think it worked well for me. 

Hey, just in case you've not seen this movie with Tom Cruise, I highly recommend it. Cruise is one of many people with excellent performances in my opinion.And the movie itself remains WAY up high on my list of movies that deeply move me. This movie has t...  moreHey, just in case you've not seen this movie with Tom Cruise, I highly recommend it. Cruise is one of many people with excellent performances in my opinion.And the movie itself remains WAY up high on my list of movies that deeply move me. This movie has the best performance I've ever seen from Tom Cruise.Director Paul Thomas Anderson's 1999 "magnolia."     Among all cast members,  I really enjoy Julianne Moore and Melinda Dillon (the 'mom' in "A Christmas Story"!)  

At the time I remember thinking something along the lines of, "Well, January 2 has arrived, just like any other day. Everything is the same. just like yesterday. And the day before.":)
 

It may make you feel better -- I did not even have any idea that there was a remake of "War of the Worlds" movie with Cruise and many others. I certainly did not watch it! I totally and literally ignored it, I guess Ha!:)

I admit I didn't follow your intent here but thank you still.  :)

I read your question with "led."
My answer -- I'll say again, as a very young boy, Bobbie Gentry led me astray to the very rare place of powerful, attention-grabbing yet incredibly unassuming, beautiful, moving, poetic quiet songs. Among many thoughts, yo...  moreI read your question with "led."
My answer -- I'll say again, as a very young boy, Bobbie Gentry led me astray to the very rare place of powerful, attention-grabbing yet incredibly unassuming, beautiful, moving, poetic quiet songs. Among many thoughts, young little WelbyQ thought, "So sad and she's mentioning apple pie and biscuits. So real. So sad."No song at all has come close for me to the lifelong sensations Gentry created. I'm grateful always for Gentry's leading me to her creation.  

I don't have that album but I've read both of the King books. :)

I have seen "Race with the Devil"! I loved it!  Let me be clear -- yes, like you mentioned, I'm talking about the original 1976 movie, not the recent remake.Geez - - I wish "they'd" leave original great movies alone!  :)

I don't understand the difference.But I remember enjoying bringing lunch to school with me in my "Laugh-In" lunch box.

( I highly recommend the original Brain DePalma 1976 movie "Carrie," based upon Stephen King's book. It's not overly gross or anything. And Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie are excellent in all ways.)

Very much, I agree.