You are lucky to have found someone so special, for as long as you have. Feelings may be hurt initially, but the long term friendship should be able to weather the storm.
My daughter and I also had a close relationship until she decided she needed to be her own person several years ago. It has been hard living in the same town and not popping over to visit her on a whim. I keep thinking when she's ready to come home, she will... but it has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for me, as long as she keeps her distance. I MISS her.
Shortly after I turned fifty, I went natural. I was proud of those locks of grey and kept them going until they became so coarse and unruly, recoloring them was the only solution. Now that my roots have grown out, I'm happy to see myself again, if only for a little while!
miles & work, seperate my family and best friend from daily interaction with me. The internet has helped a little to bridge the gap, with them. BUT also hurts me, as I try to build a business online... so I'm not out and about,like the old days, always on the computer. now! Several friends have died and one local neighbor, I've been friendly with, keeps to herself, like me. I've started to go out for lunch to try to cultivate new friends, but so far no luck. Most people who would be friend material are at work. It's not like it used to be??? It is lonely out there and in here too. ONLINE just isn't enough.
Years ago I dusted and vacumed everyday. And when company came, everything was spotless. But nowadays, with limited mobility and enlightenment, following knee surgeries - I do what I can, when I can and that's that!!! I'm reminded of a girlfriend from my youth, who told me..."No matter what you do, remember there are houses cleaner than yours, somewhere. And if your mother comes to visit, she'll REMIND you of it."
I wrote an online column for 4 years, before BLOGS were the norm. NOW, have a new blog. BUT I am trying to focus on writing more than 500-750 words and get to that BOOK buried deep inside me. What's your MUSE? Maybe it'll help me, get there.
taryterre (anonymous) says...
This story made me smile. It reminded me of my parents. If they're not irritated with each other about something, they're not happy.
On I love the way you annoy me
May 11, 2008 at 1:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
You are lucky to have found someone so special, for as long as you have. Feelings may be hurt initially, but the long term friendship should be able to weather the storm.
On Beauty salon break-ups
February 19, 2008 at 10:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
I too enjoyed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers halftime show, almost, as much as the commercials!!!
On Music on TV
February 7, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
My daughter and I also had a close relationship until she decided she needed to be her own person several years ago. It has been hard living in the same town and not popping over to visit her on a whim. I keep thinking when she's ready to come home, she will... but it has been an emotional rollercoaster ride for me, as long as she keeps her distance. I MISS her.
On Mother-daughter bond won't break with some stretching
November 5, 2007 at 10:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
Shortly after I turned fifty, I went natural. I was proud of those locks of grey and kept them going until they became so coarse and unruly, recoloring them was the only solution. Now that my roots have grown out, I'm happy to see myself again, if only for a little while!
On Revolution from the roots
October 4, 2007 at 11:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
miles & work, seperate my family and best friend from daily interaction with me. The internet has helped a little to bridge the gap, with them. BUT also hurts me, as I try to build a business online... so I'm not out and about,like the old days, always on the computer. now! Several friends have died and one local neighbor, I've been friendly with, keeps to herself, like me. I've started to go out for lunch to try to cultivate new friends, but so far no luck. Most people who would be friend material are at work. It's not like it used to be??? It is lonely out there and in here too. ONLINE just isn't enough.
On Loneliness can be a large part of depression
August 30, 2007 at 3:20 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
Years ago I dusted and vacumed everyday. And when company came, everything was spotless. But nowadays, with limited mobility and enlightenment, following knee surgeries - I do what I can, when I can and that's that!!! I'm reminded of a girlfriend from my youth, who told me..."No matter what you do, remember there are houses cleaner than yours, somewhere. And if your mother comes to visit, she'll REMIND you of it."
On Getting serious about cleaning
August 23, 2007 at 2:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
taryterre (anonymous) says...
I wrote an online column for 4 years, before BLOGS were the norm. NOW, have a new blog. BUT I am trying to focus on writing more than 500-750 words and get to that BOOK buried deep inside me. What's your MUSE? Maybe it'll help me, get there.
On getting started
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