| Kim Cattrall cooks while nude |
| May 9, 2008 |
 Um, ok. So do I, but you don't see stories about me in the paper.... Probably cause I'm not an actress and frankly it's a boring story -- hey, even talking about the weather has a far higher interest level.
So what caused this latest headline, besides some editor trying to fill white space on paper? It seems she made a remark on The Oprah Winfrey Show about it. I will say that the advice Kim was given in the grocery store was probably good -- wear an apron.
So, um, how's the weather by you?
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| Visiting the nudist parents, and raising a nudist family |
| May 9, 2008 |
So this woman meets a man who is Dutch -- and the Dutch are known to be rather comfortable in their own skin. She soon joins him in being nude around the house, but now has been invited on a trip to go and meet his parents, who, will likely be nude at various times. This is the premise behind a "Dear Annie" letter by a writer from Chevy Chase, MD. She asks two questions, should I join in while on the trip, and if we get married should we raise our kids as nudists. My advice, yes on both counts.
Now, I understand how someone who has not really been in socially nude situations may be reluctant to give it a try. It's a very common feeling, and it helps to have supportive people around. I'm sure the writer will be fine and join in while on her trip. And the "Dear Annie" advice is to take the "when in Rome" approach. Good advice there.
Then to the question of kids. I was raised in a family that frequented nudist clubs and beaches. I have fond memories of Cypress Cove and the original Sunny Palms. And nudity around the house was rather common. For me, it was a great gift to grow up that way -- a gift my wife and I are giving to our own kids. So from personal experience raising kids as nudists can be a good thing.
As an aside, I also know that there are people in the world that would abuse that notion, but then, many ways of life are subject to the same abuse. I wouldn't abandon my way of life because someone else does something evil in the name of nudism. To me that person was never a nudist in the first place. It's the same argument many Catholics say about the church, just because a few priests engage in, err, uh, "Catholic" behavior with kids doesn't sway them from the church.
So, back to our letter. The advice given to the writer was rather odd. "When it comes to raising children, it generally is best to be able to cover up when necessary..." I'm not entirely sure what that means. "When necessary?" I guess it's rather subjective such as, "when the kids have friends over." Well, I'd be dressed in that event, but I would have preferred that the authors of that advice do a little homework and let our friend in Chevy Chase, MD know about some of the positives of the lifestyle. But then while she is over visiting the family, I'm sure that message will come through loud and clear all on it's own.
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| A Swimsuit in a Spa? |
| Apr 5, 2008 |
 We are just about to buy a hot tub, something we've been wanting for a long time. Though not cheap the company we are getting ours from has a really sweet financing deal. When presented with the idea that we could do a "wet" test it threw us for something of a loop. To do this we'd done don swimsuits - shudder the thought. And then I saw an article by Valli Herman in The Gazette (reprinted from the LA Times ) which appears to cite a trend toward wearing suits in a spa. While I find the notion shocking, the story comes across more like a press release from swimsuit makers trolling for a new market. And honestly, if you belong to a health club that begins to impose a swimsuit rule for the spa, find a new health club. Or better yet, use this or this to find a far better place to take care of your body. Suits in a spa indeed.
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| "Nude Beach" at the Brewery? |
| Mar 29, 2008 |
Normally when you say "Nude Beach," I say, "ROAD TRIP!" Only this time we don't have to pack any beer since our destination this time is a brewery. Specifically Stevens Point Brewery. Now who in their right mind would put a nude beach by a brewery. Um, well, actually, that's a really smart idea. I mean, this would give new meaning to the phrase, "Beer Run."
For those with their towels in the car and the swimsuit nowhere to be found (like I own one in the first place..), don't go streaking to the car just yet. See, there's a small bit of deception on the part of the brewery. If you take the drive looking for the beach you won't find any sand upon which to catch some rays while tossing back a cold one. What Stevens Point Brewery is offering is a new brew with the deceptive name, "Nude Beach." It may well be that we are their target audience, and, far be it from me to deny any beer that appeals to our very nature. But I may suggest to the makers of said beer that they either put up an appropriate sign to warn nude beach hunters that it's a beer, not a beach. Or better yet, make a real nude beach on which to serve "Nude Beach." Now that would be sweet.
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| Area 51 Found To Be Nudist Camp |
| Mar 27, 2008 |
 The truth finally comes out. And quite honestly nudist camps do have a strong tendency to do their best to remain hidden so this one really makes some sense. And Area 51 of all places. I mean, what self respecting Alien wears clothes? ET in a dress? Doesn't work. And that seething, drooling nemesis of Sigourney Weaver in trousers? Nope, not going to happen -- although dude does host a mean Texas barbecue. Watch out for his secret sauce, it's to die from.
Area 51 Found To Be Nudist Camp via (The Spoof) |
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| Naturist News Clippings |
| May 8, 2008 | Teacher sacked for posing nude - Manly Daily |
| Apr 18, 2008 | A sunbather who felt offended and called the police to remove - Brazzil.com |
| May 7, 2008 | I won't fight for nudists: Mayor Abbot - Sunshine Coast Daily |
| May 7, 2008 | Around the world without a stitch on - Metro Canada - Toronto |
| May 4, 2008 | No shoes, no shirts, no, um, anything - San Jose Mercury News |
| May 7, 2008 | Sienna Miller on her dad and nude scenes - Sify |
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| The Naturist Blogosphere |
| May 9, 2008 | Indefinite Hiatus - Diary of a Nudist | | May 8, 2008 | Nude Beach Beer to be brewed in Wisconsin this year - It's fun to vacation at Clothing optional and Nudist Resorts | | May 7, 2008 | May 17: France’s First Naturist Fair - Nudist Day | | May 6, 2008 | Nude Swim Makes Waves for Cinco de Mayo - Nudist Day | | May 6, 2008 | You're Kidding, Right? - NaturistMusings | | May 6, 2008 | Naked Life Changes - NaturistMusings |
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