Friendship with benefits

Not too long ago I had a "man" tell me that he would like to be friends and we could do things together, but there was a condition.  Because he was a "man" he would want to be intimate at times. A friendship with benefits, WOW, what a concept!!  I remember sitting across from this "man" and thinking to myself, "I have never had anyone offer their friendship with any conditions."  Of course, I did turn him down, and we are not friends. 

Mind you, it would have been nice to have had this "man" as a friend.  I think if the sex part did not play into account, we would have been "great friends."  Then I remembered the movie, "When Harry met Sally."  The conversation where Harry tells Sally that men could never be friends with women, because the sex part would always be an issue.

Anyways . . .

Why am I writing about this, well because when I am doing chores I think about some unusual things that have happened in my life.  It is funny, and I also realized that this "man" had shared with me that he never has sex with his "female friends."  Yeah right . . . . . .  Well, now that I had my chuckle I will get back to my laundry.  Maybe, I will think of something else that has happened in my life.  I could use another chuckle.   : )

 

 

"When Harry met Sally"

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday, to my son Nathaniel!!
 

 

You were two years old when I first met you.  We were sitting in a front porch swing after visiting with you for awhile.  You looked up at me and had such a sweet smile, and when you put your little hand over my hand, I was smitten.  You have brought joy into my life and helped me know how it feels to be a mother.  I finally understood about the sacrifices that a parent makes for her children.  Well worth the sacrifices.  Every mother still sees her child as a small vulnerable being, but you are a young man now.  I pray that God will give you favor in your life.  I pray that God will use you greatly.  I give thanks to the Lord for allowing me to have you in my life.  Happy Birthday, Nathaniel!!  Blessing on this day and blessings always.  Love you very much, Mom.

 

Perry Como, "Catch a Falling Star"

 

 

 

 

Fast Car

Aside from working nights, I am grateful I can get in my mom mobile and take my drives to wherever.  It is a very therapeutic thing for me to do.  I have found the most unique places and have met some pretty interesting people.  I have found towns that are just too quaint and a coffee shop that makes the best cold mocha coffees.  I have driven to some unknowns only to find another way to get to Denver.  I have driven by or stopped  by old abandoned buildings.  I have watched buffalo graze and run in the plains.  These are the things I have the opportunity to see and enjoy.  Sometimes I am alone, and other times I am accompanied by my son or friends.  I am so ever grateful to experience the simplicity of life.  So ever grateful . . . . Amen. 

Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car"

 

 

Touched so gently

I have been listening to Pink's song, "Glitter in the Air."  I have posted this song and video before, but I have been playing this song quite a bit lately, especially, when I am out for my drives.  The replay button is starting to show some wear and tear.  Anyhow.  There is a line in this song that goes, "have you ever been, touched so gently, you had to cry."  I remember a moment like that.  I was with Mr. Stone; we were holding each other and kissing.  There was a point in that kiss where I felt one with him, as if nothing else in the room was in existence, not even the Christmas music playing in the background.  I do reminisce about Mr. Stone every once in awhile.  It was a somewhat rough day today, and listening to this song did not help matters more.  I am doing well, but I have to admit that I do think about Mr. Stone, we did have a lot of fun!  I miss his energy and how I felt when I was with him.  It was nice.  So, now that I have shared this moment in time with you,  I just might buy a bottle of glitter and experience how that feels.  You know, "Throw a fist full of glitter in the air."

Pink, "Glitter in the Air"

 

 

A little LaMontagne

It is almost 10 pm, and I am getting to bed early.  I start my new job tomorrow.  I am so excited and a little nervous, but I know everything will be okay.  God opened the doors to this job, so I know it will be just fine!  I made hamburgers for dinner tonight, and had a little Sangria.  I also listened to Ray LaMontagne; I love his voice.  It was good to relax today, that is after I cleaned the bathroom, put on a latch and hook in the bathroom, fed the dogs, fish and ourselves.  Yeah, real relaxing. . . but I am able to just sit and do this short entry.  I am also listening to the air ducts blow warm air into our apartment.  I was thanking the Lord for his provision!!  He has never left me hanging and He always comes through on our needs, not wants, but what we really need.  I know I always say I am grateful, and I am, always!!  It has been a rough fourteen years, and God has been faithful!   So, before I go to bed, I want to thank the Lord for His love!

 

Ray LaMontagne, "I will hold you in my arms"