Thanks for the thoughts. When things calm down a bit, I'm going to take a vacation. I'm thinking Vermont in May or June -- it's the only state east of the Mississippi River that I've never been in.
Zoe: Uh huh. River, honey? He's putting the hair away now. River: It'll still be there... waiting.
'Jaynestown'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2018: The Real Bad Place Was The Friends We Made Along The Way
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2018. You have a lot to turn around, 2019. Be a Good Place.
Fred Pete - Dec 10, 2018 12:39:14 pm PST #28 of 131
Ann, that's a ferret.
NoiseDesign - Dec 10, 2018 12:54:58 pm PST #29 of 131
Our wings are not tired
Oh Fred! I just want to give you a hug. That's so much.
sj - Dec 10, 2018 1:44:49 pm PST #30 of 131
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Fred, I had no idea you were dealing with so much. Hugs and ~ma for you.
Maria - Dec 10, 2018 2:50:16 pm PST #31 of 131
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
ask, I'm so proud of your progress. I'm glad things are moving in a direction that makes you happy.
Fred, so much love and strength to you. I hope that 2019 brings you even more clarity, and a measure of contentment.
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aurelia - Dec 10, 2018 5:37:29 pm PST #32 of 131
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
askye and Fred, I can only echo the wise words above. It hasn't been an easy path but you've both made your way on your own terms.
Consuela - Dec 10, 2018 8:09:31 pm PST #33 of 131
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Fred, that's a lot. I'm glad you're looking after yourself.
This year started for me on safari in Tanzania, followed by climbing one of the 7 summits with much of my family. It's been a year of establishing new routines in light of my father and BIL's deaths. I haven't been as good a friend as I would like to be, and I have not built much in the way of new relationships: most of my emotional energy has been dedicated to family, and to supporting my sister.
I would like for that to change.
But it hasn't been a bad year; my health is good, the dog's health is good after a cancer scare last spring, the rest of the family is doing well. I think I need to identify some long-term goals, and that's something to work on.
JohnSweden - Dec 11, 2018 5:35:57 am PST #34 of 131
I can't even.
Thinking of you Fred, you've been carrying a big load. Some unwind time is definitely in order.
msbelle - Dec 11, 2018 10:22:48 am PST #35 of 131
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
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Got a present from my secret gifter!!
Shir - Dec 11, 2018 10:49:41 am PST #36 of 131
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Fred, that's a freaking whole lot. So much love and ~ma, and bravo for doing what is good for you.
askye - Dec 11, 2018 12:55:18 pm PST #37 of 131
Thrive to spite them
Fred that is a lot. I hope that 2019 is good to you and your cats.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I sometimes get frustrated that this didn't happen sooner but I'm glad it happened. Learning to like myself is by far the hardest thing I've done and am still doing but that has been the key to this.