Based on personal experience, I am willing to bet a hand-carved walking stick (although I don’t need one) that John’s mother’s adage “be true to yourself” will be far easier now without the booze. I have written several autobiographical books about that. I also just turned 75, three days ago, and am, like John, amazed that I am in a writing renaissance as I was at age 34. Peace, Dwight Lee Wolter.
You know when a person starts using "we" that they had it a bit easier, especially if it was a wife circa this person's years. Someone to always be there, be supportive, do the bulk of the home chores and possibly contribute to the household income makes a world of difference.
I too shot a bird with my new b-b gun. Up until the moment the bird fell, I thought I was playing. 80 years later, I still feel the sense of shame that untethered “playfulness” can cause terrible damage. But the same energy can flow through creativity. Your pleasure in that discovery is obvious. Thank you.
Based on personal experience, I am willing to bet a hand-carved walking stick (although I don’t need one) that John’s mother’s adage “be true to yourself” will be far easier now without the booze. I have written several autobiographical books about that. I also just turned 75, three days ago, and am, like John, amazed that I am in a writing renaissance as I was at age 34. Peace, Dwight Lee Wolter.
When I grow up, I want to be like John Sunderland. Have a happy, healthy 2026 Sari, John, and all. Ric Bayly (age 72)
You know when a person starts using "we" that they had it a bit easier, especially if it was a wife circa this person's years. Someone to always be there, be supportive, do the bulk of the home chores and possibly contribute to the household income makes a world of difference.
Thank you for the reminder that we need to keep trying to do the hard stuff.
I think it’s true that one becomes less sexual and more sensual. I have a post on Romantic Cuddling. Cuddle on!
Love this!
I too shot a bird with my new b-b gun. Up until the moment the bird fell, I thought I was playing. 80 years later, I still feel the sense of shame that untethered “playfulness” can cause terrible damage. But the same energy can flow through creativity. Your pleasure in that discovery is obvious. Thank you.