As I read this post, wipe my tears and blow my nose, I feel the squeezing pain of your heart. I lost my Dad August '08 and a day doesn't go by that I don't think of him.
People keep saying "it gets better with time" but that's bunk! It only takes something like a gift card to bring all the pain back to anew.....
My thoughts are with you....

So beautifully put, with a sensitivity to other forms of life.

Hey, there! Been missing you. Welcome back.

Would that I had known all along that the key was to just be still and allow things to come to me
For years I counselled a young man, who was always in such a hurry, that life could not catch up with him. Many times I would say, slow down, let life catch up with you but he just couldn't.
I have not always waited on life either. Good blog!

Git'er done!

Great song lyrics, and great wisdom in your words.

That is mouth-wateringly delicious.

When I stir my better half up, she always says I make her get a headache. I tell her I am not a superhero. I don't have that kind of power. That doesn't help.

Lee

I learned many years ago that "Discretion is the better part of valor." I simply listen, nod my head occasionally, and smile. They never guess what I am thinking.

124c41 Lee

I saw your note in the Something thread about your blog so clicked over. Then I sat blinking and rubbing my forehead thinking you must be talking about a dog you lost some time ago but I knew the name Ritzie and kept reading. Such a sad loss, LFM, and I know how you and your DH are grieving.

If Ritzie is truly gone and not found by someone, I also hope her passing was quick and painless. I looked through her album twice and cried. So beautiful and enchanting.

Words don't help but it fills seconds among the sorrow.

I'm so sorry. Hugs, hugs, hugs.

I am so sorry, LFM. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

You are not alone but it is tough maneuvering between all the feelings and illusions of those around you.
I've served as the chair of many committees and it's rare that you can go for long without disagreement and sometimes even hostilities.
I was picked because others thought that I could bring about understanding and common purpose. I became quite good at it but it wore me out, drained my soul.

I typed in "middle aged woman" and found your entry about surprising yourself when you accidently catch a glance and realize you are no longer young. I am dealing with this on a 24-hour basis. You see, I was once somewhat attractive. Now I am plain. Its difficult. It would be easier if I had some other identity: Mother, wife, best friend, etc. Unfortunately, I am not able to affix any of those labels on myself. I really am struggling!! Good luck to you. It sounds like you are dealing with aging much better than I!!

Isnt it funny, how opposites atract?...

Slow and fast... Type A and Type B....

It makes everything fresh for one, and exciting for the other when they come together in harmony, but, when they cant agree, then there is tension in the air so thick, you can cut it with a knife.

I hope you give him some slack to do what he needs to do, and coast along with him when its to your benefiet.
He needs space, and you need time to react to his flights of fancy and spontaneous actions. Since he has a 'buddy', let him take him and go and teach him what he needs to learn.
Give him room, and watch his buddy thrive with the experiences that he will gain, from the drive he instills in him.
Stifle him, and both will wilt and slowly decay in the process of growing together.

I wish you all well...

Jesse

Man, those selections sound really good!

I'm smiling.

Have a great weekend!

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