For those of you who’ve been with me for awhile you know that my darling husband, Doug, has been pressuring me to get a “real” job. Having been self-employed for so many years during which our income went up and down like the lines on an EKG, the thought of two steady incomes is very alluring to him. Before we were always in the penthouse or the outhouse.
My problem is I’ve never been very good in a “real” job. When Doug met me almost 30 years ago I was a freelance illustrator and designer. I’m really good at focusing on projects. I can work long hours for a long time when I can see the finish line. What I can’t be is locked up in an office doing the same thing every day or even worse, be part of office politics. I’m just no good at it.
Of course when my blog really takes off I won’t have to do anything but this. So if you like reading me, please tell your friends; but until then…
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I’ve been thinking about how to make money from home. I could stuff envelopes. I‘ve seen ads for that in the back of magazines for years and am sure now that there are just scores of folks on easy street after their foray
into that.
Yesterday I saw a story on CNN.com today about moms who, because of the economy, are now taking jobs at phone sex actresses. Too much work for too little money. However, it made me think about making money in a whole different way.
Then I remembered seeing the Velvet Jones Home Study Course. Be aware the following clip about it from SNL is definitely
not for those easily offended.
After I quit laughing at Velvet, I decided against pursuing that particular line of work too. Besides, I just cannot walk in 4? pumps (a fall off those shoes at my age could be really, really bad) and somehow I just don’t think a pair of Crocs would get the same reactions. I’m all about comfort these days. My quest continues.
Along the same lines, but without possibility of catching an STD, or being arrested, is perhaps another path to prosperity for me. I could become a teacher. I would teaching small (6 or so), groups of women the finer points of how to please a man. Although I’m no pro, Doug tells me I have a real flair for it, and I have seen over time that there is a real need for this class. The HBO series Real Sex, even had a segment which featured a woman who was doing this exact thing (teaching). I even found this listing for a class that was held in CA. The legal, disease free, money that I could be make for this is really good.
I guess because I’m so easy to talk to and non-threatening, over the years a couple of women who I actually haven’t known very well have asked me quite intimate questions about how to do this or that with their significant other.
Is it that I just ooze wisdom? Or perhaps they were just too embarrassed to ask a friend, someone they’d have to see all the time. One woman told me she wanted to surprise her husband for their anniversary. And although your mom may teach you how to make pie crust, I just can’t imagine her teaching you this. “Well your dad really likes it like this…” EWW!
I did actually casually mention this to my therapist a week ago and he encouraged me to do some research to see if it looked like the need was really there. He speculated that it’s a huge market, one which is definitely
under served; and as we all know, I like to talk. Of course I’d have to have safeguards in place to keep out the weirdos; and I’d make sure Doug would always be home when there was a class. Not really sure how I’d advertise it
though.
I’ve taught people who aren’t artistic to face paint before. How hard could this be?
FYI-I would not be putting myself out there as a doctor or trained professional, someone with a lot of letters behind my name. I’d just be sharing helpful hints on some techniques I’ve learned over many, many years.
So the question now is, is this crazy or just creative?
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p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
I can’t believe you would really think about this, much less teach it or even tell anyone here about this. What’s wrong with you?
There’s nothing wrong with me. Obviously I’m just a lot more comfortable with my sexuality than you are. I can understand if you don’t want to teach this; but not to be able to discuss it here? Open discussions like this are exactly what VN is about. Not to even think about this? Have you seen Blast from the Past? Have you been underground like they were a really long time? This is something that I’m assuming the majority of women do at some point. How old are you anyway?
You’re saying this wouldn’t be for you, Feistytexan, but why shouldn’t Meigler “think about this, much less teach it or even tell anyone”?
not my thing, But I gotta say, I admire you for speaking up, out and doing so confidently. I like your style. Hey , this just reminded me of the scene in “Fried green Tomatoes” DO you know the movie? If you do, I’m sure you remember the scene.
Best wishes to you on your new path, whatever it may be.
Hi Alexsondra. Thanks for your support. If you’ve read the first comment you see I can use it right now. I do know Fried Green Tomatoes many time- great movie! I also really enjoy movies about strong women; and although my new path isn’t written in stone yet, I’ll carry your good wishes along when I get to it. Many thanks.
hAHAHAHA!! hEHEHEHE!!
)))…TRACK..u are so bad
P.S.in all states somewhere married women are making money this way… the economy you know…TRACK
Me bad? No way. (I play Snow White every Halloween.) You know, as time goes by, I judge women a lot less than I used to. Have a great day, kiddo.
I want SO badly to reply in your “No, I am NOT a skank!” blog, but for reasons no-one at Vibrant Nation can understand, I can’t reply by clicking on the original “Respond” button.
So for now I’ll tell you here, meigler, that you totally cracked me up, that I’m neither a skank NOR someone who’s afraid to say whatever she wants, and that anyone who had to sneakily msg you privately instead of posting publicly should be ashamed of themselves.
P.S. I have a really happy husband, so there to any prudes.
Hi Miss Duffy. I’m glad I could give you a chuckle my fellow skankette. (I’m thinking of having buttons made up for all of us.) Seriously though, I think if someone doesn’t have the chutzpah to put a negative comment out their for all to see, they probably don’t really believe it all that much themselves. (My guess is they’re just really frustrated.) I see you have a big ol’ grin. Good for him.
As they say it is the oldest profession!!! Strange that some comments were against you helping other women find pleasure for themselves and their partners – what century are we in? As long as you ensure your health and safety I don’t see anything wrong in this idea. One on one or groups would work – just make sure everyone is as open as you. Its like going to an Ann Summers party – no one objects to them!
Good luck in your new venture.
Welome LilTigg. What I don’t understand is that I wasn’t encouraging women to go work the streets or anything close to it. All I was saying is that I thought I’d teach a class for those who want to learn this but either are having trouble, want to surprise their signicant other or just don’t know who to turn to. I could show them a more “hands-on” way of learning.
Ok…Here’s why I’m laughing. I’m looking at the picture of you that is posted with your profile and I can only think of you as that innocent little girl! I have to remember that you are a grown-up lady!! As far as teaching those “classes”….You’re not breaking any laws or doing anything that would harm your health. …Wait a minute…You’ve given me a great idea!! I’m going to teach a class called, “How to dance for your husband when his eyes are glued to the boob tube and GET HIS ATTENTION!”
Hi Debi. Lucky for me due to the miracle of massive plastic surgeries, I still look pretty much the same, sans Brownie cap of course! Do you remember my post Unforgettable gifts #2- (http://bodaciousboomer.com/2009/10/unforgettable-gifts-2/.) Get yourself one of those and I guarantee his eyes will be on you and your boobs not the TV. Just make sure you only bring it out for the moments you really need it. It doesn’t matter at all if you can really use it- just having you near it would be enough. He’ll fill in the rest! Failing that though you could always try a taser.
I think it’s crazy and creative — and adventurous!! You are definitely not a skank!!
Thanks Maggie. I didn’t think so either, but it’s sure nice to hear that from some of the other open minded women on VN.
Creative!! I love it, you GO girl!! naysayers are probly just jealous, or scared!! 8-D!
Many thanks Carolyne! But what’s 8-D? I’m having a senior moment and not understanding.
>a woman who was doing this exact thing. That’s Lou Paget, and she’s fabulous. She’s a trained and certified sex educator, author of several books, and a very smart and funny speaker. She is well respected in the sex ed world — and she’s not (never has been) a prostitute. I took one of her classes (as a reporter), and loved it. Sure, if you’d like this kind of work, go for it! Be aware that sex ed for grownups involves more than knowing a few tricks!
I know. I plan on doing more actual research before my first class. Thanks, Joan
A skank! What a terrible thing to say to anyone! There’s things I sure would have liked to know earlier in my life. I think it’s good healthy idea.
That’s me- the skank or more correctly- the skankette. I learned as I went, long, long ago. I have no idea what will be the age of the women who will attend. But I think it will be quite interesting for sure. Thanks for your support Dillin.
Ignore the ignorant and immature among us. Surely they have heard of or read about sex therapists or perhaps they don’t have that evolved level of education in Dog Patch. I think it’s a great idea for you to pursue–young wives as well as women of all ages will benefit from your expertise.
I can’t locate the recent article I read earlier this week commending her new book, but Betty Dodson is a pioneer in female sexuality and still going strong at age 80. And yes, the original article I read included a photo of Ms. Dodson who is now 80ish and doesn’t look a day over 65. I’ll post the 2010 article when I find it.
And the next time someone calls you a Skank sic the dogs on them.
Be happy.
If they have the testicles to show up at my door I’ll do just that. Thanks, Yakkity
If I can do this during ironing and/or vacuuming…I’m in! LOL
If you do this well and often enough, you might not have to do any ironing or vacuuming at all. LOL
What a great idea! I wish someone had taught me when I was younger, bad sexual experiences can really scar and open talk could have prevented a lot! As for age, I would come to your class for sure at 58!
Welcome Weeroo. I agree that bad sexual experiences can scar. I had a few of those myself early on. I was “as dumb as dirt”. If you’re ever coming to Houston, please let me know.
I don’t get what all the fuss is about, you’re talking of teaching women how to please their man, I just don’t get the fuss. I think it’s a brilliant idea, no doubt there would be more than a few men out there who would agree. FWIW, my soon to be ex husband could give lessons to men on how to please a woman. Yes, I know this sounds contradictory, but man he is awesome in bed, that is the ONLY thing I miss about him. To steal a line from Dorothy in Golden Girls ‘The sex was so good we named it!’ – anyone here remember Freddy Peterson, LOL.
I really didn’t expect to get the negative emails that I got about this. First I got PO’d. Then Doug said that they’re just probably jealous of a happy marriage. So now, any negative comments will just roll off my back. The support I’ve received for this has been overwhelming. I hope your new partner will be as talented as your soon to be ex. A man who really knows how to please a woman and is generous in bed is a valuable commodity. I remember the name FP, but I can’t remember why? Was it from Dorothy? Thanks for your support Demelza.