Okay, now I'm caught up...posted two entries today to make up for yesterday.
I don't really have an "ex" (see my last post). So there really is no one to say anything to unless I went back some 42 years to an ex-boyfriend, Ken, to say that you really made an impression on my parents and it was very nice of you to hire my dad exclusively for all of your remodeling work.
Today's Quote: "For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a balding, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress." Andy Rooney
Glacier
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Day 11: Your current relationship, if single discuss how single life is.
I'm late with this one. I dropped my laptop two days ago and I've been focused on getting everything backed up before I lose everything to slippery fingers!
My current relationship: I have been married to the same man for going on 41 years now (March 6th). It's been rocky at times but we find that the best method of staying together is two fold: 1) put God first in your life 2) commitment. Well, maybe three fold: 3) don't fret the small stuff...it takes two to tango. You think he's a lousy husband? He probably thinks you're a lousy wife! Try walking in the other person's shoes occasionally. I read a book once "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" a book written by American author, and relationship counselor, John Gray. An interesting secular book on the differences between men and women. Not one to leave on the coffee table, however. ;o) Men are so different from women but us women still tend to try to make them more like us! It will never happen! Get over it! He's not going to understand why we are crying. He's not going to understand why we take forever to pick out a pair of shoes....he will get in--pick one--get out! And no, he is never going to ask for directions. A relationship is what you make of it and what you are willing to contribute. Sometimes I think the grass might have been greener on the other side, but I'm not willing to scale the fence. It too will require water and fertilizer to stay green. :)
Today's quote: "The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost." G.K. Chesterton
My current relationship: I have been married to the same man for going on 41 years now (March 6th). It's been rocky at times but we find that the best method of staying together is two fold: 1) put God first in your life 2) commitment. Well, maybe three fold: 3) don't fret the small stuff...it takes two to tango. You think he's a lousy husband? He probably thinks you're a lousy wife! Try walking in the other person's shoes occasionally. I read a book once "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" a book written by American author, and relationship counselor, John Gray. An interesting secular book on the differences between men and women. Not one to leave on the coffee table, however. ;o) Men are so different from women but us women still tend to try to make them more like us! It will never happen! Get over it! He's not going to understand why we are crying. He's not going to understand why we take forever to pick out a pair of shoes....he will get in--pick one--get out! And no, he is never going to ask for directions. A relationship is what you make of it and what you are willing to contribute. Sometimes I think the grass might have been greener on the other side, but I'm not willing to scale the fence. It too will require water and fertilizer to stay green. :)
Today's quote: "The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost." G.K. Chesterton
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 10: Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Now this is an interesting one today! Let me say up front that I enjoy an occasional "Red Beer" (here's to you Harley) and an occasional wine with dinner. I'm not an alcoholic and I don't smoke. I know people who use both in excess and I've seen the dangers of both. My mother died of emphysema and my father of lung cancer...they both smoked for many years.
Now, my opinion of the other drugs: I think marijuana should be legalized, not because I use it, but because I've seen needless arrests made of people in possession for personal use. I have also seen studies in which medical marijuana has helped people cope with pain from terminal illnesses, and can diminish seizures. I believe there are a lot of beneficial properties in marijuana.
The "war on drugs" is a failure and a waste of money. Adults should be free to make their own decision about consuming drugs, just like they do with prescription drugs (another debate for another day) If drugs were legalized they could be regulated just like tobacco and alcohol AND taxed. That tax could be used for rehabilitation and education for those addicts who are going to use the drugs whether legal or not.
Now, my opinion of the other drugs: I think marijuana should be legalized, not because I use it, but because I've seen needless arrests made of people in possession for personal use. I have also seen studies in which medical marijuana has helped people cope with pain from terminal illnesses, and can diminish seizures. I believe there are a lot of beneficial properties in marijuana.
The "war on drugs" is a failure and a waste of money. Adults should be free to make their own decision about consuming drugs, just like they do with prescription drugs (another debate for another day) If drugs were legalized they could be regulated just like tobacco and alcohol AND taxed. That tax could be used for rehabilitation and education for those addicts who are going to use the drugs whether legal or not.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Day 9: Your last kiss.
Well, this isn't very specific. What does it want to know about my last kiss? Who, When, Where, What Kind? I'm going to take a stab at it and say it's about my last kiss and say there were two this morning.
One from my husband when I left for my son's place, and one (and the most recent) from my granddaughter. She gives sweet kisses. We exchanged kisses when I put her down for a nap. She's so darn cute when she sleeps! LOL
Today's Quote: "A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance." Proverb
One from my husband when I left for my son's place, and one (and the most recent) from my granddaughter. She gives sweet kisses. We exchanged kisses when I put her down for a nap. She's so darn cute when she sleeps! LOL
Today's Quote: "A kiss without a hug is like a flower without the fragrance." Proverb
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Day 8: Something you’re currently worrying about.
It seems that the older I get my worries change somewhat. I still worry about my kids even though they are all grown and living on their own. But a mother never stops worrying about them. But it seems lately I've worried more about the end of my life, and the years leading up to the end. For example, what is going to happen to me when I get so old that I can't go out anymore. How will I die? What will it feel like? Will I stay healthy to the end? What if I get sick, I don't have insurance or the funds for an illness! I worry about my husband's health. He's been sick before...will he get sick again?
I suppose maybe people my age start thinking about things like that. I also worry about money, of course. I don't have as much any more and that worries me. I worry about my old car holding out until I can afford another one. Things of that nature.
Right now I'm worried my coffee is getting cold!
Today's Quote: "It is the eye of other people that ruin us. If I were blind I would want, neither fine clothes, fine houses or fine furniture."
Benjamin Franklin
I suppose maybe people my age start thinking about things like that. I also worry about money, of course. I don't have as much any more and that worries me. I worry about my old car holding out until I can afford another one. Things of that nature.
Right now I'm worried my coffee is getting cold!
Today's Quote: "It is the eye of other people that ruin us. If I were blind I would want, neither fine clothes, fine houses or fine furniture."
Benjamin Franklin
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Day 7: Your opinion on cheating on people.
Cheating on people is not cool. There is never a good reason for cheating on people. If you are not happy and need to cheat, leave the relationship and move on and save the additional pain that cheating will cause in the end. It's not worth it. And think about this, if he cheated on his wife when he met you how do you know he won't cheat on you? Same for the woman.
Today's Quote: "He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear."
Benjamin Franklin
Today's Quote: "He'll cheat without scruple, who can without fear."
Benjamin Franklin
Friday, January 6, 2012
Day 6: The person you like and why you like them.
This one is not an easy one. I even thought about skipping it today. There are so many people that I genuinely like and to narrow it down to one person to list here is difficult. And this is why:
I like my husband's sense of humor and intelligence
I like my sister-in-law's kindness and hospitality
I like the way my friends can always tell when I need a good kick in the butt
I like all of my kids' personalities
I like my 94 year old aunt because she's such a hoot
I like my friend and co-worker that I left in Alaska because she had my back
So for this one I'm going to sort of skip it by not choosing just one person in my life. I like them all! I sure hope tomorrow's question is better. :)
Day's Quote: "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
I like my husband's sense of humor and intelligence
I like my sister-in-law's kindness and hospitality
I like the way my friends can always tell when I need a good kick in the butt
I like all of my kids' personalities
I like my 94 year old aunt because she's such a hoot
I like my friend and co-worker that I left in Alaska because she had my back
So for this one I'm going to sort of skip it by not choosing just one person in my life. I like them all! I sure hope tomorrow's question is better. :)
Day's Quote: "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within." Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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