Beauty

(*editors note: there may be some mushiness and tender words in this blog, so proceed with caution)

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Yeah, that's probably true. There are so many different things that are beautiful to different people. Us, guys know when we see a beautiful looking woman. Some men may favor the blonds, others like myself, favor brunettes in just pure looks and nothing else. We all know the cliche that it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts. That is true for the most part, if you cannot get along with someone and the personalities clash than it will never work out. Physical attractiveness is only a step of many other things that lead to long-term relationships. Although I am far from an expert on this matter, I think most would agree with this sentiment. People can show their beauty through the kind acts and deeds that they perform on a day-to-day basis. Now some people like to tell others that they are doing good things. Others tend to let their actions speak for them, they do not want the recognition that comes along with doing a good deed. I think their mentality is why should I be recognized for something so basic as doing the right thing. It is embarrassing for many of them.

Beauty can come in other forms, such as in nature. For instance, this weekend at The Masters. Most would say this a beautiful place to be this time of year, and I would agree. Something about the flowers blooming, the birds chirping, and golf being played on a big stage is something to be remembered. The mountains are beautiful to look at from both the bottom and the top of them. The view from the top of any mountain is pretty damn cool if I do say so myself. You have that feeling like you are on top of the world and it also gives you a perspective, a peace can settle over you and you realize how small you are compared to everything else. The ocean, a lake, a river, all are nature's beautiful wonders to be appreciated. Going to the beach and just relaxing, listening and watching the waves roll in, puts your mind at ease. Usually when you are at the beach you are on vacation so its twofold in the amount of carelessness that is about. In all of these places it is best to be surrounded by silence, so that it all can be taken in.

Beauty also can take form in athletic performances. A graceful runner, an explosive jumper, a shifty running back, a perfect swing, are all things that people appreciate about sport. For many of us, we can only dream what it would be like to possess that kind of skill and grace. When someone mentions the word graceful in athletics there is usually an image or a person that comes to mind. Some things can look beautiful by accident; someone who is not usually a fluid athlete performing a fluid action that occurred because of either accident or just pure hard work and guts. One of the reasons I watch sports is to witness these kind of performances. The thrill of watching sports is seeing something that you have never seen before on each day. You never know what will happen next.

Thanks for reading and putting up with some of the mushiness today. "The stache" appreciates your support. Tune in later this week because who knows what will come across my desk next.

"Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?"

"After all... tomorrow is another day."

Mb