Nude Cal Likes....

An eclectic view of what jerks my chain

[thoughtsofacoolkid]

Reblog if you say "fuck" more than 5 times a day.

[nudecal]

Do you really want me to reblog this 6 or 7 times (or more!) in one day???

[royallyvintage]

Just an observation...

You may think Sofia is “tacky” or not classy or whatever, but unlike some royals, whom I will not name, she has never tried to appear a “perfect” person. She always gracefully responds to anyone who asks about her “mistakes” in her past that she may have not made very good choices but she doesn’t regret anything. To me, this is more inspiring than someone who tries to avoid scandal, cover up any “mistakes” or spin stories to make themselves look like the perfect spouse, child or grandchild. So you can say that the music choices at the wedding were “tacky” and you can say that not covering her tattoo was “classless” but at the end of the day she was putting her whole self out there, just as she is, and not being afraid of what other people thought of her. To me, this is more real than we’ve ever seen any of the other royals be and it is so inspiring because REAL people do things they aren’t proud of. REAL people get tattoos and love them so much they want to show them off. REAL people have to deal with the struggle of balancing the desire to prevent negative judgement from others and the desire to just be themselves. I find Sofia’s confidence and realness so inspiring and so fresh and unique in a royal climate where people are more often playing ‘follow the leader’ than they are trying to be leaders. Some other royals would be smart to take notes.

[nudecal]

Excellent comments.  I would add that owning up to the “errors of youth” only shows ultimate maturity.  The media, especially in the US, should stop being myopic and petty.  They should look at themselves before writing the first word.  Hold the royals to a higher standard?  Yes.  They represent their respective nations and citizens to the world.  Criticize them for youthful indiscretions?  Again I say, and paraphrase someone with far more knowledge than I:  let he/she who is among us who have not made errors cast the first stones.  I’d far rather have royals who put their trousers on one leg at a time and who know their sh@* stinks just like everyone else.

[nudecal]

OMG, she’s the f-ing Grand Marshall for this year’s LGBT Pride parade!!  Lizzie, you go, gurl.....

[ravishingtheroyals]

hahaa :] everyone anxious for Harry to marry.. shit, I'm still waiting for Tim Tebow to have a girlfriend!

lol really? I’m not much of a Tim Tebow fan so I don’t really follow him myself :)

[nudecal]

Tebow?  I pray to our Homo God that he is NOT gay.  I think he is asexual.  The Homo God’s gift to mankind!  Evangelic Christians frighten me.

[lakesdeadblog-deactivated202009]

today my army friend was telling us about basic training and drill sergeants and there was this kid in her battalion who asked so many stupid questions that the drill sergeant made him carry around a potted plant all day to replace the oxygen he wasted

[nudecal]

OMG, this is soooo good.  Thank you, lydiallama!

[manzilen]

[nudecal]

I have to say that Maxima is one class act, one classy lady - without putting distance between herself and everyone else.  Gee, isn’t that a part of the definition of charisma?

[longliveroyalty]

In my opinion, the Russian Tsardom was the greatest and most beautiful Monarchy in the West, if not among the greatest in the whole world. Which one is your favorite?

Hey there! I just saw your message, so sorry for the delay in answering.

To be honest, I don’t really have a favorite monarchy, in the past or current. I seem to swing back and forth between all of them being a favorite at some point until I find an interesting fact about another monarchy.

However, what really interests me is the interaction between monarchies both current and in history. I really wish that someone would delve deep into flushing out the historical, social, political and economical consequences that occurred due to family matters between monarchies and countries.

Thanks for asking!

[nudecal]

I totally get what you’re saying about delving deep to flush out the historical, social, political and economical consequences that occurred due to family matters between monarchies and countries.  Of course, the reign of Victoria, with her widespread children and their royal marriages, is a fine example of that.  I suspect the Romanov family was much the same although the highest aristocracy mostly seems to have married outside the country.  It would be interesting to know of other royal families in similar situations.

[ravishingtheroyals]

Do you think that if Charles and Diana had a daughter she would be attending the State Opening Of Parliament??

As far as I am aware, no. Not at this time at least.

The ceremony is for the ruling monarch and their consort and I believe the heir (Charles) and their spouse.

[nudecal]

I believe this event can be more closely compared to the U.S. State of the Union Address where two branches of the government formally communicate ideas and positions.  This is especially unique in modern times as, constitutionally, the monarch is required to be neutral on government activities.  I do not believe it is a event to spotlight/enhance the royal family as such.

[ultrafacts]

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[nudecal]

Now that’s EXACTLY what a good film festival is about:  make the audience THINK and always remember you won’t please everyone.

[katemids-deactivated20221022]

Prince Harry accepts the La Martina Most Valuable Player Award at Cirencester Park Polo Club | May 24, 2015

[nudecal]

Lordy but he got home fast!  Wasn’t he still in NZ just yesterday?  Hope he slept well on the plane to be able to play well today.

[oscarwetnwilde]

[astro-vee]

I will never not reblog this.

[ultrafacts]

De Hogeweyk part of nursing home organisation Hogewey is a gated model village setting in Weesp, in The Netherlands. It is notable because it has been designed specifically as a pioneering care facility for elderly people with dementia. The major advances achieved by the approach of all-day reminiscence therapy at Hogewey, compared to traditional nursing homes, is that the residents with dementia are more active and require less medication. Carers, doctors and nurses work around the clock to provide the 152 residents the necessary 24-hour care.

The Hogewey complex is set out like a village with a town square, supermarket, hairdressing salon, theatre, pub, café-restaurant—as well as the twenty-three houses themselves. Each house reflects a different style that is common to, and familiar for, the six or seven people who live in that house.

The doctors, nurses and carers aim to make the experience as real as possible to the residents. Residents do the necessary shopping at the supermarket and assist with preparing and cooking as they would at home. The carers wear normal daytime clothing rather than clinical clothing, and fit into a role that the dementia suffers are likely to be comfortable with

(Fact Source) For more facts, follow Ultrafacts

[nudecal]

What a spectacularly wonderful concept.  Three cheers for the Dutch!  Now, let’s import this to the USA!

[shinyaxe]

reblog this and tag:

where you live

your first language

what you call the circular bit of road where you just drive around it until you reach your exit:

if you don’t have a name for this, say so in the tags!

[nudecal]

round[ab]out - also known as a traffic circle (most of the US)or a rotary (anywhere in New England)

[beaux-arts-club]

The sculpture gallery at Chatsworth House. 

Country manor of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in Derbyshire, England. 

Chatsworth House Art Collections

Photo credit. Edited by me. 

[nudecal]

OMG, you are fucking kidding me.  This is a photo inside a private home?  Jeez....

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[favhob-deactivated20160913]

My Favorite Hobby

[nudecal]

I would marry this man in a hot New York minute if he’d have me.

[jordanianroyals]

6/5/2015: Queen Rania visited the Orient Spirit Development Organization, a vocational training center dedicated to the habilitation and training of persons with disabilities and learning difficulties and met with a number of their students. During the visit, the Queen stopped by several stations where the students demonstrated their acquired skills such as handicraft and accessories making, embroidery, sewing and stitching, painting, woodwork and music. (Source: Petra)

[nudecal]

She looks so very competent, so very at ease with herself, and so very much a part of the good will of her government.  Refreshing to see some positive publicity from that part of our troubled world.

[tierradentro]

HOW DID I NOT FIND THIS AMASING ABD BEAUTIFUL BLOG BEFORE?

Hahahaha! That’s kind, thank you! :-)

[nudecal]

I’ll second the sentiment here.  This is a delightful blog.  I truly enjoy the juxtaposition of lesser known works of well known artists as well as the better works of lesser known artists.