Conflict does provoke idea which in turn could create progress in some areas. But, I feel quite strongly that the world could make progress in so many other areas (research, for example), if governmental dollars could be put to use somewhere besides our defense budget.
My vote is to eliminate as much conflict as possible and concentrate our energies and resources on progress in areas not related to squabbles over land, religion, etc.
Good News....I am going to be a grandmother in June.
Bad News....My son just took another job that is going to require he and his wife (and my new grandbaby)move to another state in about a year. (Several possibilities, Minneapolis, MN is a strong one.)
Should I quit my job and move with them? (That is what they want.) I don't want to miss out on seeing my grandbaby grow up. What would you do?
Was reading older forum threads and stumbled across this one. It got me to thinking. Maybe I wouldn't feel so insecure being intimate with a new man if he were blind. But, then again, having him touch me all over could be a problem. With my cellulite and stretch marks, he might "read" more than I want him to know!
I am learning that first, I must love myself. If I understand that being alone and being lonely are two different things, then being alone is OK. Once I accept that I can be alone and still live, I don't try so hard to find love.
Instead, I look for people who spark an interest - either in something I have already exeprienced, or something new. I no longer look for the "love of my life". I just look for life. If that special someone comes along, I will be thrilled. If not, I will have made so many friends along the way, my life will be complete.
Love, Trust......tough subjects. But love can be so much more than the "Right One". You can have love all around you. Learn to recognize the love that is being given by others, even total strangers in the supermarket.
I hope you find what you seek. But, don't sit around waiting for it. Love yourself........the rest will come.
I have had 2 husbands - one a couple of years older and one 6 1/2 years younger. Neither marriage worked out! I don't think age is as important when you get to be as old as I am. (Yes, there probably is dirt younger!) Anyway, I wouldn't/couldn't go out with someone young enough to be my son. But, I am often attracted to younger men. Maybe it is because I refuse to think of myself as being as old as I am and because I refuse to act my age. LOL!
Huge Buffett fan! Never thought of myself as a true parrothead, though. I missed an entire concert because of too many "pre-concert" margaritas! My favorite Buffett song is "Love in the Library", rather obscure one. But, I still love all the traditional ones true fans "know by heart". I think there is an older thread on here Titled something like "Favorite Buffett Song".
I also like Jackon Browne's "Stay" (just a little bit longer.....please, please, please....)
Bruce, you bring up a very good point. Many of us women on this site have complained time and again about older men looking for younger women. I guess we assumed you were ALL thinking you wanted a trophy on your arm. I never looked @ it from your point of view.
Maybe we should all be a little more open-minded about the "age" thing. As they always say, it is just a number.
One thing I would caution you about, though, is that a 21 year old would have very little in common with you. The people who grew up in the 80's and 90's were exposed to an entirely different group of events, social extremes, etc., than those who grew up in the 40's and 50's. While it might make for interesting conversation, I highly doubt it would be good for a permanent relationship.
Okay, Okay......I'll admit to falling prey to a few of the "As Seen On TV" products. I purchased Cortislim. I haven't actually lost any weight, but.......it does reduce the fat around your mid-section. Maybe it is purely a mental thing. Anyway, I am still buying it, but.....not from TV. Wal-Mart carries it! (LOL)
When I want to be really good to me, I find a theatre that is showing a "chick flick" I haven't seen. I go to the matinee (usually fewer people), get the BIG tub of popcorn w/extra butter, sit in the dark, relax, eat the whole tub, lick my fingers and use the napkins to dry the tears that are usually flowing down my cheeks. Silly, but it works!
Well, I hope that got your attention. What I really want to know is which TV commercial seems like the biggest joke to you? Are there people out there who actually order some of these things? Are you one of them? What did you order? Did you get your money's worth?
I have left this thread alone because I wasn't sure how I felt about myself and my size. But, I now know that my size has absolutely nothing to do with my fitness. Being 54, it is much more difficult to lose weight, especially if you let yourself go for a while. Yes, I have stretch marks, cellulite and my breasts don't stand up the way they once did. However, I can keep up with most men around my age. I have never been the type to want to hike to the top of a tall mountain or bike 15 miles a day. There are still things I love to do that keep me in decent shape: swim, walk, jump on the trampoline, play softball, etc. I think the key here is to find someone who enjoys the same level of activity and not worry about the looks part. Compatibility has nothing to do with size. It has to do with outlook on life, goals, life's enjoyments. So, whether you are male or female, overweight or undertall, makes no difference!
Sunshine, don't feel left behind. Think of it as being set free to experience new and exciting things. Don't know how long you have been single (a couple of years for me), but you will get to a point where you will thank him for taking off. I know that it takes a while. I have been there. I spent hours, days, weeks....wondering what I did wrong. Then, someone very wise told me it was his loss. I now truly believe that. I hope you get to that point. You are a beautiful woman and will now have the opportunity to see there are men out there who will enjoy spending time with you. Good Luck! And, let yourself fully experience your singleness.
cell phone, keys, billfold (can't begin to itemize things there), emery board, breath mints, lotion, hairbrush, nail glue, dental floss, receipts, ipager.....geez, I am trying to remember without going to get it!
OK, the entire song and then someone else start another oldie.
Another Saturday Night Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I have some money 'cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful way
I blew in town I week ago, I ain't seen a lotta girls since then If I could find 'em I could get 'em, but as yet I haven't met 'em That's why I'm in the shape I'm in Oh...
Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I have some money 'cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful way
Another fella told me, he had a sister that looked so fine Instead of being my deliverance, she had a strong resemblance To a cat named Frankenstein Oh...
Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I have some money 'cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful way
It's hard for a fella, when he don't know his way around If I can't find me a honey to help me spend my money I'm gonna have to blow this town Oh...
Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody I have some money 'cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I'm in an awful way
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Good News.....Bad News
I need to move this thread up to the top. Please....I really want/need your input!