The Writer's Life 10/15 - Messages

Vivid dreams have been few and far between for me lately following a period when they were constant. I had one last night. It reminded me of the lush technicolor flicks of the 50’s and 60’s. I was at a luxury hotel for an awards ceremony. The day before I’d been gifted a dazzling sports car. When I went out the next morning it was gone, stolen, the third time I’d had one pilfered. Later, my dress shoes were missing, which prevented me from attending the gala. Obviously, I was a lot more successful in this dream world than I’ve been in real life. I don’t recall any of my dreams ever having demonstrated such ego. As far as interpretation goes, following Freud’s theory that dreams are wish fulfillment, that is obvious -- the desire to succeed. Even the aspect of the shoes is easily interpreted. I’ve had the same pair for ages, wearing them only to weddings and funerals. The heels are significantly worn. The coded message is clear: Get a new pair, cheapskate!

I am not surprised to hear that Playboy magazine will cease to publish pictures of beautiful naked women. Neither of the two items I’ve read about it have speculated on what I believe is the reason behind it. Internet porn has made such photos almost irrelevant. Hugh Hefner’s vision of a sexually liberated America has come true, at least for, I’d guess, at least 50% of the population. The centerfolds incited fantasy. Porn displays similar pictures of beautiful women and a whole lot more. It's free and may be accessed easily in the privacy of one's home. My old buddy Billy, may he rest in peace, had a subscription to Playboy for decades. As teenagers our group would go to the vacant lot across Bath Avenue and drool over the models. I was designated reader of the cartoon jokes. Our society has changed dramatically since then.

My thanks to Christine, who is of Sicilian heritage and who bought Killing today. Thanks also to the other kind folks who made purchases. I was relieved and surprised when Political Man stopped and greeted me. I suspected he would hold a grudge after Dave and I lit into him pretty good yesterday. He is doing battle with the Russian immigrants who dominate the board of his co-op, using bulletin boards to pin messages that are quickly torn down. He retaliates by tearing down those written in Cyrillic. I wouldn't be surprised to see him with black eyes soon.

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