Damn Clint! As I navigate through life and its many twists and turns, I have long tended to get hurt often because I try to see the best in people, even when they show me otherwise. This was a great read and reminder that people are going to people and to focus on the ones that show up and make you feel safe. Thank you for also being someone I unclench my shoulders with!
Oh, my dear Ricky…some mfers don’t deserve the pleasure of our company. To them, I shrug. And roll my eyes. To you, I send hugs and kisses. You’ve got this, boo!
I was a battered child, and I still wear the scars of the pain and fear I suffered for all those years.
My whole life I sought truth and honesty from friends and lovers, and a demand of no violence.
When I got older, my sexual self was drawn to a physical type, like all of us, but I always fell in love from the inside out .
Honesty, compassion, a joy for life meant way more to me than a "type".
When I met my partner Mike 34 years ago, after a few months of dating , we were driving home from a long day of hiking in the wilderness in my old VW camper.
I asked Mike why he was staring at me.
He said "you are real.
Everything you have told me about yourself was truthful.
You never tried to make me think you were something you weren't".
Today Mike is slipping away from me.
His body is full of arthritis and he can barely move. I am doing my best to give him quality of life.
Our one dog, Zailey has lymphoma. There is no cure, but chemo has given her almost 2 more years so far.
Her treatment is wiping out my savings, but saving her life has no price tag.
From September '24 to September '25, I lost 8 friends.
My point in all this, I don't know if I will ever know joy and true friendship again, but like you, I demand the very things you described in your post, and I won't compromise.
My resolve to not settle has given me a lifetime of love and companionship with a man of quality and friends who are/ were the same.
Damn Clint! As I navigate through life and its many twists and turns, I have long tended to get hurt often because I try to see the best in people, even when they show me otherwise. This was a great read and reminder that people are going to people and to focus on the ones that show up and make you feel safe. Thank you for also being someone I unclench my shoulders with!
Oh, my dear Ricky…some mfers don’t deserve the pleasure of our company. To them, I shrug. And roll my eyes. To you, I send hugs and kisses. You’ve got this, boo!
Once again, you get to me with the music. Thanks again.
Thank you, David. I love sharing songs that brighten my days. Glad some of them touch others too. Cheers!
I tend the earth at your roots against winter and stormy times. Dig your roots deep and raise your blossom to the sun.
Just beautiful, Uncle Ray. Thank you!
I like metaphors, analogies and symbols. The unconscious mind responds to them more deeply than the everyday remarks aimed to the conscious mind.
You wrote some memorable prose here, Clint. Thank you.
A belated thank you, Sam…cheers and Happy New Year, dear!
100%.
I agree with everything you wrote.
I turned 71 yesterday, the 8th.
I was a battered child, and I still wear the scars of the pain and fear I suffered for all those years.
My whole life I sought truth and honesty from friends and lovers, and a demand of no violence.
When I got older, my sexual self was drawn to a physical type, like all of us, but I always fell in love from the inside out .
Honesty, compassion, a joy for life meant way more to me than a "type".
When I met my partner Mike 34 years ago, after a few months of dating , we were driving home from a long day of hiking in the wilderness in my old VW camper.
I asked Mike why he was staring at me.
He said "you are real.
Everything you have told me about yourself was truthful.
You never tried to make me think you were something you weren't".
Today Mike is slipping away from me.
His body is full of arthritis and he can barely move. I am doing my best to give him quality of life.
Our one dog, Zailey has lymphoma. There is no cure, but chemo has given her almost 2 more years so far.
Her treatment is wiping out my savings, but saving her life has no price tag.
From September '24 to September '25, I lost 8 friends.
My point in all this, I don't know if I will ever know joy and true friendship again, but like you, I demand the very things you described in your post, and I won't compromise.
My resolve to not settle has given me a lifetime of love and companionship with a man of quality and friends who are/ were the same.
First, a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Fred!!!
Second, wishing you and your family (Mike and Zailey) continued love and happiness, despite health challenges.
You sound like a wonderful man and I send you all my best for a Happy New Year.
Cheers!
We're all on a journey for sure! Thanks Clint!
Happy Birthday Joan Armatrading!
Well, well, Clint you've got your life sorted now, for me I just go with the flow 😎 Cheers DougT 🇫🇴 🇬🇧
Thanks Clint and Imogen Love light health peace warmth prosperity and strength to all.
🌈🎸🎵🚢📷🖤🤎🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤🎹🏳🌈