Ken Sean Carson is NOT a "Pansy"

Hello.  My name is Ken, Ken Sean Carson to be exact.  I am aware that there has always been some snickering behind my back.  Shameless name calling.  Innuendo.  I am here to put a stop to all the rumors.

First.  My new owner took a chance on me, purchasing a Buy It Now auction on E-bay.  She rarely played with me when she was a child, preferring my girlfriend's frilly clothes with bows, feathers, furs, lace, and silk.  But she remembered having me, neglected and forlorn.  I arrived with my case in Mint Condition.

She was really impressed.  She forgot how "buff" I really was.  These legs are muscular, I tell you.  My arms are bulging, and my stomach is taunt!  You may not know this, but I DO have a hairy chest.  I just have to shave it for my modeling contracts.  That's where Barbie and I met.  On a modeling job.

My new owner was amazed that my hair was perfect.  My swimsuit perfect.  Everything like the day I was produced.  I came with a whole wardrobe of nice clothes.

Most of my clothing still had the inspection stickers on it.  The original tags were unfrayed.  The original seams were still pressed in the pants.  Nothing had been laundered.  As a matter of fact, it all looked brand new.

Now, I know a lot of people rib me about being "dainty".  But there is a tremendous difference between having taste, class, and integrity and being "dainty".  Sure I'm modest.  Yes, I like my robe with a monogram, matching slippers, and towel labeled "his".   What macho man doesn't like a little pampering sometime?  Huh?

And it's cold ... it IS winter, y'know.  My seersucker pajamas are warm and toasty.  Didn't Ward Cleaver wear pajamas?  How about Bob Newhart?  Dick Van Dyke?  Are they less of men?  I don't think so.  My pj's are brown afterall!  They're not pink.  Not yellow.  Not even red!

And when I go out, I think a woman appreciates a nice sports jacket and slacks.  How many second dates do you get with holey jeans and 4 inches of your boxers showing?  Well ....

The truth of the matter is I like fast cars.  Check my history.  I had an Austin Healey, a Mercedes, and a roadster.  How does that compare to your Mini-Van or Toyota Civic Hybrid?

And I don't sit on the couch on Sundays screaming at the TV.  I actually play sports.  I've been a football player and baseball star.

In addition to modeling, I've had several successful careers.  I've been an airline pilot and a doctor.  I'm close friends with important people.  I was with Dick Cheney when he had his hunting accident (which BTW, today is the 6th anniversary of that faithful event - even without articulation I can outshoot Cheney).   Would a "girlie man" carry a gun?  I'll let Charleton Heston know you consider him a "girlie man" the next time I run into him at an NRA meeting.

Let's see now.  I'm athletic, good looking, enjoy fast cars, guns, and beautiful women.  Sounds to me I have more in common with James Bond.  I do share the first name of Mr. Connery.  But, that's not the only thing.  I've been faithful to the one love of my life for over 50 years now.  Mr. Connery's marriage is one of the most stable and long lasting in Hollywood ... since 1975. 

So this Valentine's Day, be a little of a "pansy".  Show some emotion.  Buy some flowers.  Go out to dinner.  Maybe, you'll be more of a man than you think.  At least, in your loved one's eyes.

Coming Attractions

January is always a rough time for me.  I do most of my testing of children at school in January.  (I gave over 200 tests last month in 18 days.)  I still have more to go.

My departed Mother's birthday is in January. 

There is always a lot of reflection about the previous year during the month.

I have been blessed with a great marriage and a good job.  Last year I managed to acquire many of my "grail" dolls.  I've tried to stick to rules, but I'm beginning to feel "suffocated" by them and the hobby.  I know I have too many dolls.  I know I need to thin my collection.  I know I do NOT need to purchase more, but I just can't seem to resist them. Is this what addiction feels like?

With the number of great dolls I own, I've decided to be much more picky about what comes into this house.  I re-joined the W Club this year.  But I decided not to purchase either upgrade doll.  (Photos are Integrity Promotional photos, they were sent to me in e-mails, and they can be found on the following website:  http://woodsky.free.fr/LBX/listeFR.html )

This is upgrade Dream Teen Poppy.  She reminds me of Reluctant Debutate Poppy (which I already own) wearing a variation of the "She's Arrived" dress which I sold.

Nor did I purchase the Ready to Dare Natalia. 

She looks too much like the last few Natalia dolls. 

Recently the W Club had a lottery for a new Ayumi mold FR2 doll.  It was the IDEX event doll.  I didn't enter the lottery.  She just didn't interest me.

As part of the IDEX program, Integrity previewed 5 Monograms, 4 FR16 (a new collection of 16 inch dolls), 2 NuFantasy, 3 Poppy Parkers including Chip, 4 Sabrina dolls using the Poppy mold, and 4 Poppy Parker Fashion Teen (a tall version of Poppy).  Including the Ayumi, that was 23 dolls!  I can remember when Integrity didn't release 23 dolls in a year! 

I succumbed and purchased two of the Monogram girls.  I just couldn't resist them.  One was called "Admiration".

And the other was Allure.

These two dolls remind me a great deal of the "old" Integrity products with the attention to detail and the little extras.  I only own a select few Monograms, but these two are coming here to join them.

The only other doll that even tempted me was Hansel.  He looks like the white version of Prince circa Purple Rain. 

The Gretel reminded me too much of Tokyo Here We Go Misaki who already lives here and is the resident Punk Queen.

In the end, I purchased him because some smarty pants commented that he would be a great Best Man for the Rock wedding. I already preordered that complete set.  It was the last W Club Exclusive.

These dolls are by far the most original to come out of Integrity in a long time.  LOVE THEM.  And Hansel will make a great Best Man.

I did get a little play time in.  I wound up with another Go West by accident.  I decided to take her hair down and redo her.  She is the first doll who could successfully wear the ensemble Life of the Party. 

I was really surprised to find this doll so versatile.  I love her with her hair down and pulled back.