WTF am I talking about? The Soft One? Evil Children? Race? Mother Earth's Vagina? Hell and Barbarians? Really long sentences? Betty? Rebecca and Sue?

What a glorious day she is out there. She and the beautiful feeling associated with a pleasant day go hand in hand, do they not? Is it such a crime to compare the likable features of a sunny January Saturday to that of a breathtaking lady? Woman are often used as metaphors, references and what nots for many different things found in this here world. Physically, psychologically, spiritually, intellectually, you name it - the woman is our muse, our cherished nurturer, (and strong-minded, smart and savvy go-getter)and an inspiration for and cause of much of life's greatness - and much of its badness as well (or unwarranted and usually comical blame cast down from the dawn of time). We can spend all day (and night and part of tomorrow morning) going to great lengths about all the wrongs done by men (I mean the world) to women (and the world) and the females subsequent symbolic presence felt throughout this land and beyond. She (the soft one, as I call her - just kidding) the one who gives us life should be, naturally if I may add, associated with much of this here world's greatest bounties and lovelies.

'Woman's activities and relation to men are used as metaphors...to...mediate our (men) engagement with the world through a representation of it as a woman'.

To me, the words 'lovely,' 'breathtaking,' or 'stunning,' conjure images of a woman, or an 80's hairstyle, and perhaps nature's spectacular images - but not that of a man. Sorry men, I mean me, I mean...does this preference totally have to do with my hetero-ness or...? A shiny muscle car is named Sally. Katie's imaginary assistant is Mel, and a sunburst and weathered Gibson, Betty. She is the homeland. My woman's cruiser is known as Rebbecca. (Yes, Katie, I just named your bike Rebbecca, is that cool?) Many peoples long ago (and probably still) used to believe that minerals and metals ripened in the uterus of the earth - they compared mines to Mother Earth's vagina. Her golden coal children our life bearing minerals. But, I'm not getting that deep here - into the womb of ancient and obsolete allegories or negative women and nature metaphors, for that matter. I think it's fairly simple. The Earth is supposed to be nurtured and cherished (but isn't always for many different reasons) as are our woman (who aren't always, either - for mostly stupid reasons) - our Earth's most sacred and 'necessary for life' co-inhabitants. Most people find the female body and her pleasant attributes more attractive and easier on the eyes than that of the hairy, disheveled and greasy, usually deformed male body. Is this a crime or just preference? Have I actually researched these facts or gone off from what I think in my head? Yes, I am one of those people. Team Feminine Features & Qualities. So are you, perhaps. Maybe even that person sitting right there is too. I'm human and allowed (and urged to in many different directions to and fro throughout life) to make a personal, individual decision (b/c of where I live, how I was brought up, professors words, race - yes unfortunately that is a factor), and take a stance on a perhaps touchy, matter. Chances are - you are too. A lover of fine looking goods that is, not of touchy matters. (FYI - I am not referring to women as products to be purchased or traded or anything dealing with shipping woman or the mail, or boxes and perishable items, or matters of touch - I am just bringing the woman as metaphor discussion more into focus in my own out of focus kind of way...Yes, I'll stop now). Even females themselves of all ages, cultures, classes, lifestyles, personalities, and tastes - and most homosexual men too, (actually I don't have the stats on the latter, or any info enabling me to even consider using the word, 'most' - but it could be true, right?) prefer the softer (there I go with that word again) and more pleasing lines and shapes of the woman - maybe not in bed, but in view. So, is it considered non-PC, barbaric-like, or sexist speak of an ignorant patriarchal time, if I'm to compare a more than above average day in the middle of winter to that of a good looking woman? Yes, I know that I keep referring to a 'beautiful' and 'good looking' woman, but I believe all women (except the not nice women, because, they exist too alongside evil men and some children - yes I think some kids are legitimately evil) are beautiful in each their own way, and every one's perception of beauty and good looking-ness is relative, so - I'm in the PC clear there with the feminists (all movements and types) and do-gooders (real and fake) of this here world (I think, anyways). Wow, long sentence bud. Our world relies on symbols, signs and comparisons to make sense of all the motion and commotion, so as long as the woman is 'used' properly, that is in a positive light in association with good and beauty, then she should continue on being the representative of all Mother Earth's most sacred possessions, I mean free and worldly wonderment's. Wow, another long one. A breathtaking sun set, caressing zephyr, or awe-inspiring waterfall. That is what she is. There is no need to conquer the mountain or plow the land so as to sow your seeds (unless you are trying to impregnate). We do not need to have power over nature or the women, as has always been the 'way of man.' No, we should respect nature (women), love women (nature) and proclaim woman's beauty from magnificent mountaintop to sparkling stream. From here to there and everywhere. Ain't she a beaut? She sure as hell is.