My first son had been born just a few weeks before. My baby was sleeping in his bassinet, which I had near me in the living room. While he slept, I tried to grab some much-needed sleep, too. I fell asleep on the couch and when I awoke, there was a news bulletin about John Lennon being shot and killed. I remember rubbing my eyes and thinking I was still dreaming. When I was fully awake and when my baby woke up, I took my son and held him in my arms....I went to the rocking chair, rocked my boy, and cried. I don't have a favorite song, because I loved so many of them. But I always think of "Beautiful Boy" as a very special one, reminding me of that time when John was killed and my own beautiful boy was just beginning his life.
One thing I've always wanted to do was to learn how to ride (operate) a motorcycle. I absolutley love riding on them. Sometimes, when I have had a particularly troubling or stressful day, I will call a friend of mine, ask him to bring his bike around and take me for a ride. There's just something about having the wind whipping against my hair, my face, my eyes....it takes all of the negative energy of my stress or problems of the moment and just frees me of it all.
I don't know the nature of his surgery, but I had back surgery and, although it took some time to heal completely, I had instant relief from the pain I had been enduring prior to the operation. If he has been in a lot of pain, he will likely feel great relief very soon. It WILL take time to heal, but I send my best wishes that his recovery will be as smooth as possible and that he gets through this with flying colors. Please give him my best.
I feel compelled to repeat something I wrote in another thread recently:
She will be my top boss. And because I am careful about what I put on the Internet, I will keep my mouth shut about what I think of her. I will again only say.... RIP, Vince Foster.
Yep, good advice. And I would say it works both ways. We women should follow the same guidelines. For example, I am over 45, and I have no photos with my shirt off!
The last thing I would want to hear at my own funeral is: "Yes, I'm sure she's dead....no need to double-check....disregard those scratching sounds from the casket....maybe a mouse got inside or something. Carry on with the funeral."
You posted correctly, but I think that people would be generally put off a bit when someone describes themselves as hot. I know that I don't like to hear a man say that about himself, and I would think the same holds true in how a man would react to that.
I don't know if anyone outside of the U.S. will know of this particular cereal, but I love Grape Nuts cereal with vanilla ice cream on top. The littly crunchy nuggets of the cereal combined with the ice cream is yummers! And as the ice cream starts to melt a bit, it makes the milk on the cereal nice and cold and creamy. It's one of my favorite decadent treats.
Prayers aren't part of my life, I must admit. Thoughts are. I think of you and this courageous young boy, Adam. My very best wishes to him, his family, and all of his loved ones....including you, Dana.
Thanks, Des....we haven't really directly connected, but I have seen your posts and I have to say that I think you are a sweetie. So....that said....g'night, my friend!
Awwwwww, Morgan.....I am so sorry to hear this. Of course you don't know how to deal with it...how could you? My guess is that you won't figure out how to deal with it, but somehow you just will. My heart aches for you, your son, and your daughter-in-law.
Home is where I am for any length of time that allows me to have my own things around me. Maybe that doesn't make sense, but I move every 2 or 3 years for my job, on average, and I always feel at home after my household goods have arrived and I put my personal touches in my apartment or house....and, by the time my shipment reaches me, I usually have started to make new friends, so it all sort of settles into a feeling of being at home. I no longer own a home in the U.S. and when I return for vacations to see my family, I am staying with others or in a hotel. So the U.S. doesn't FEEL like home to me, although it is where I will return one day. Currently, I feel more at home here in Athens than I do when I go back to the States, but this is where I live and work and have friends these days.
Yes, I agree with Cristina. I don't like to feel bigger than a man I am with. Also, I come from a family of tall men...my father was 6'5" and my sons are 6'4" and 6'3".
But...having said that I tend to prefer taller men, I will say that I have been totally swept away a few times by men who were shorter than me, not just close to my height. So, although I prefer taller men so that I don't feel bigger than them, it's not a hard rule for me. As with all attractions, there's more to consider than just height or looks.
Mindy, although I have not dated someone from far away, I remain open to possibilities in my life. Granted, I think the odds are fairly slim that I would have such a relationship, but I never say never. For some here, it has happened. It all boils down to what you truly want and what changes you are prepared to make, should you find a special someone here. This is MY catch, really...I know what I would like, but I am not prepared to give up my job in order to have it. My job is my security and I do need security in my life. I'm guaranteed my paycheck until I retire (I am not at risk of ever being fired, unless I whack out one day and go on a shooting rampage or something!). But love.....well, it's a risk. I don't say it's not worth taking, but for me, personally....well, I am not willing to risk my livelihood. I've been in love and have been loved. I know it feels wonderful. But where are they now???? Anyway, my recommendation is that you don't close too many doors, but while they are ajar, peek around them a bit before you swing them wide open.
I'm surprised nobody reacted to the previous post (page 2) from Spagler......
In it, he said the following:
"i think im going to get to no the person first before engaging and having a child to them but we stil talk though as friends and when the baby gets here there will probbaly be visitations"
Wow. Imagine that. Getting to know someone before getting engaged and getting pregnant.
I must also hit the sack now....but if you ladies wish to draft a reply to him, send it to me in my mailbox and I will copy it and send it to him tomorrow. hehe
Ooooohhhh....I got him, too! I just checked my mailbox and he sent the same (no doubt) message to me about 40 minutes ago! Maybe we should all write back to him, expressing great interest, etc....but with the exact same text from each of us!!!
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RE: what you can see in he mirror?
That's the spirit!!