Valentine's Dudespaper Column

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http://dudespaper.com/no-frame-of-reference-8.html/

Well, dudes, it’s that time of year again where we all find ourselves thinking about VD.

I mean, Valentine’s Day.

As I mentioned in a recent Dudespatch, we here at St. Da Fino’s aren’t really sure whether the Church of the Latter-Day Dude should even co-opt this here lovin’ holiday. But, then again, we’re not exactly sure what day it is most of the time, so our uncertainty shouldn’t be too surprising.

In this instance, there are actual reasons for our ambivalence. On the one hand, there’s the whole Lupercalia thing going on which fits right in there with the Dudeist ethos. Parts, anyway.

According to a fellah by the name of Plutarch, Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility ritual (held in February) which involved a couple of guys running “up and down through the city naked, for sport and laughter striking those they meet with shaggy thongs” Now, I don’t know about you, but that’s a festivity I can take comfort in, dudes.

More at link (including a sample Dudeist wedding ceremony)...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

1. Dave the Dude

Glen Ford in a Pocketful of Miracles

The dude abides :D

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055312/

A Pocket Full of Miracles is the story of Apple Annie (Bette Davis), a poor, alcoholic who sells apples on the streets of New York during prohibition. Annie has a secret. Her daughter (Ann-Margret), born out of wedlock, has been raised in a Spanish convent. She and Annie only know each other through the letters they write, which has allowed Annie to embellish her existence over the years.

When Annies daughter writes to her announcing her engagement to the son of a Spanish count and their impending visit, Annie realizes her daughter's future will be ruined if they discover her true identity. Annie turns to a bootlegging mobster (Glenn Ford) for help. Joining forces with assorted low-lifes, they turn Annie into a New York socialite worthy of audience with a count.

The imposters almost get tripped up when their party is threatened by a police raid, but alas all turns out well. Just when Annie is about to confess to her true identity, the mobsters show with none other than the mayor and governor in tow a true miracle.

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2. The Dude is everywhere, man.

:hi:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. I have the sudden urge for a White Russian

:D :hi:

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4. Mmm...Think I'll have one for breakfast.

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