A liberated man is one who is willing to pay back in … um … physical favors … in return for being taken to dinner. With no offense to that man’s ego, of course.
In the 1960s and 1970s “liberation” was the watchword. Somehow it was not recognized that everybody’s life in any society – even a recluse’s life – is partly owned by the people around them. “Liberation” just changes the details of our interdependencies. I daresay most adults have to work most of their lives one way or another to earn their keep.
A lot of things wrong here. If I were Arlo, this conversation would have been over when she said “This wasn’t part of the deal.” And second – she’s just as broke as before – that $40 belongs to her dad.
Tyge over 2 years ago
Trying to get some blood back into that hand Janis? 8^ )
SpacedInvader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Is this the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?
nosirrom over 2 years ago
Soon to be a kept man?
Colonel B over 2 years ago
I’m liking this storyline.
Olddog1 over 2 years ago
Oh for the days when $160 made you feel wealthy.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Love how Janis is trying to clean her hand.
Jeffin Premium Member over 2 years ago
Any way you ‘slice’ it; it’s love.
david_42 over 2 years ago
When we eat out, my wife pays. She has a card that rebates 3% on restaurant meals.
annefackler61 over 2 years ago
Watch out, Janis. I have lost thousands of dollars making loans to "liberatexd men ".
ScullyUFO over 2 years ago
A liberated man is one who is willing to pay back in … um … physical favors … in return for being taken to dinner. With no offense to that man’s ego, of course.
Roscoe over 2 years ago
Arlo looks like Cutter John and a young Donald Southerland. Anyone else see it?
Searcy9320 over 2 years ago
I bet that in Janis mind, Arlo is “Trying to Undress Her With His Eyes!”
flagmichael over 2 years ago
In the 1960s and 1970s “liberation” was the watchword. Somehow it was not recognized that everybody’s life in any society – even a recluse’s life – is partly owned by the people around them. “Liberation” just changes the details of our interdependencies. I daresay most adults have to work most of their lives one way or another to earn their keep.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Great response from Arlo. He is liberated.
FassEddie over 2 years ago
200 bucks! Wait. 160 bucks! Road trip!
Tetonbil over 2 years ago
Lovely banter back and forth. Getting to know you!Great job JJ !
Cincoflex over 2 years ago
He knows he’s going to marry her; Janis hasn’t clued in yet!
dv1093 over 2 years ago
A lot of things wrong here. If I were Arlo, this conversation would have been over when she said “This wasn’t part of the deal.” And second – she’s just as broke as before – that $40 belongs to her dad.
paranormal over 2 years ago
There’s nothing like being liverated…
Uncle Bob over 2 years ago
I love this arc! “Where were you when you first saw your future spouse?”
JohnHarry Premium Member over 2 years ago
Sure wish women were liberated in the "60"s"
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“Sure, I’ll feel like a Kept Man, but I can live with that — just so you keep me.”
Mary Ellen over 2 years ago
They’re so cute!
Marvin Premium Member over 2 years ago
She has a plan.