R.J. Silver's Blog, page 15
January 25, 2011
The Storm (Part 1)
Well, it's finally happened. After a miraculous four-and-a-half months of smooth sailing in my new relationship (the proverbial honeymoon period), I finally find myself in troubled waters. Dark clouds have formed on the horizon. The air's gone still. And the … Continue reading →
January 24, 2011
The Ladyboy Factor
For those of you don't know, a ladyboy is the Thai term for a transgender male who looks and behaves like a woman. He may even undergo surgical augmentation to help complete the transformation. Just for the record, this isn't … Continue reading →
January 23, 2011
To Hell With Philosophy
When I was young, I used to measure myself by what I took from the world – in money, achievements, even notches on the old headboard, as immature as that now seems. As I got older, I realized that giving to … Continue reading →
January 21, 2011
The Future of Sex Toys
I have a childhood friend in the sex toy business. That always surprises me because I remember him confessing as late as Grade Nine that he was completely befuddled by bra clasps. Now he's selling some of the world's most sophisticated sex … Continue reading →
January 20, 2011
The Incredible Discipline of the Thai Male
In a previous post (The Rules of Girl-watching), I freely admitted to having an eye for the ladies. If it wiggles, I watch it. I've suggested this is true of every red-blooded male on the planet, whether they fess up … Continue reading →
January 19, 2011
What's In a Greeting?
One of the things I love about Thailand is how polite and respectful people are to each other. This begins with their everyday greeting, which consists of a slight bow, hands clasped together in prayer-like fashion, and a friendly smile. There … Continue reading →
Rosette's Response To Tips For the Modern Male
Wow, this post is so deserving of a comment! Ladies take heed. This is what lies beyond the dozen red roses, the chocolate covered strawberries, movies, dinners and the wild passionate nights. After reading your post, I have come to … Continue reading →
Tips For The Modern Male
Because I've alluded in recent posts to a lifestyle of beer gardens, leisure, and very little housework, a few male readers have asked me how I get away with so much in a modern relationship. First of all, gentlemen, remember … Continue reading →
January 18, 2011
Turning the Page
Having finally accepted that I will not be following my favorite herd of beer-fest servers south, I have turned my attention to what I should do next. This isn't as easy as it might sound. Ten weeks is a long … Continue reading →
Beer-garden Withdrawal
Well, that's it. I'm officially in withdrawal. This weekend marked the end of the ten-week-long beer fest here in Bangkok, a time when dozens or perhaps even scores of outdoor beer gardens open up every night at shopping malls and … Continue reading →
