My Family and Friends

In all my circles of movement, I probably know a hand full of people who are within five years of my age -- over and under. None of them live in the same county as me. And they are pretty much at the edge of my friendship circle.

Closer to home, my nearest in age is slightly more than ten years my junior. In my family, I am slightly more than 20 years older than the next oldest.

Usually, this doesn't bother me. But for some reason, I am suddenly struck with a bit of loneliness that probably doesn't have anything to do with age except in my own head.

Sigh. Maybe it's all the coffee at midnight.

Love. What's it to ya'?

A phrase that moves in and out of popularity over the years is "unconditional love." The phrase should be referred to the department of redundant language department. The alternative to unconditional love is what? Conditional love. That isn't love. "I'll love or continue to love you if....." is a statement of manipulation.

Love is a state of being rather than a state of doing or having. If one accepts that as true, then love doesn't promise anything in the doing or having domains. It doesn't mean sex, pair-bonding relationship, marriage or anything else. In fact, the doing and having can change without affecting love. This includes ending romantic relationships, for instance.

Let the discussion begin.....

Rocky, Rocky, Rocky

We're off to see the wiz^H^H^Htransvestite.

Wheeee!