A comment on a recent post prompted me to wonder who, exactly, comprises the readership at Tollipop.
As in: are there any dudes out there?
Forgive my momentary indulgence of stereotypes, dear reader, but it amuses me to imagine what appeal this blog might hold for the manlier amongst us.
Are there not too many trinkets and baubles?
Too much love and mush?
A revolting excess of handiwork?
Heavy on pastoral scenes?
Notably lacking in pyromania?
Let's be honest: the real problem is Mr. Darcy, isn't it?
Yes! His pride and prejudice might sicken you, but deep down you know you'll never be half the man he is! His noble birth and bearing, his fine figure, his clever way with the ladies...why, it's enough to make you want to bust him in the mutton chops!
Then again, don't lose courage! What does Darcy have that you can't muster in spades?
Oh, ladies--can he do this? Can he break out fresh moves like this in the midst of his simpering gigues and allemandes?
What?
I didn't think so.
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But I am curious, dear reader. If you are, indeed, a man and happen to read this blog in and of your own free will...would it be asking too much for you to leave a comment admitting as much? And perhaps let me know what draws you to this tea party while you're at it?
Because if it's car chases and explosions you're looking for, darling, it could be you've wandered into the wrong place.
Then again, I'm sure I could rustle up a stick of dynamite or two if it would really make you happy.
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And to the rest of you, the question still stands: what draws you to Tollipop? What do you like to read about when you stop in for a visit?
