I’ll make this short and sweet. Got laid off a couple of months ago. Jobs for college grads in this area are…oh hell…there are no jobs for college grads around here. Anyway, earlier this week my mother went through seven hours of surgery and I won’t get to see her until tomorrow. In two weeks it will be the first anniversary of my friend’s suicide. In three weeks it will be the second anniversary of my gramma’s death.
Oh crud. I didn’t make it short or sweet. My point is that this is going to be one of those years. Yuck.
So my proposition is that we spread a little love around. How 'bout it? Big love, little love…just a little good natured affection? A pat on the back? A firm handshake? A wink?
{{{{{struuter}}}}}
<wishing cyber-hugs could be the real thing)
I really can’t offer much except best wishes for your mother’s quick recovery, and the extremest of condolences to you during this rough time.
If you need to talk, or just need a shoulder to cry on, don’t hesitate to e-mail me at Mojo530@aol.com
Looking back, that last sentence seems a bit cliche, but I’m honestly at a loss for words. Again, best wishes and the hope that things will get better.
I could contribute a similar list, but let’s not turn this a “problems contest”. Glad you’re out there, keep a stiff upper lip. I’ll be tossing telepathic rocks at your window nightly for the next little while, heh heh.
struuter, I’m so glad to see you again. I’ve missed seeing you around. I am, of course, sorry to hear about your crummy year and upcoming moments of remembrance.
I know what’s like…4/20 would have been my nephew Craig’s seventh birthday(he died of cancer at the age of four) so I’m having one of those moments myself.
My email address is always open if you need to vent-I’m a very good listener.
Oh man…thanks so much for the kind words. Of course, it goes without saying–which is why it needs to be said–that you all are in my thoughts everyday.
Actually, I didn’t mean this thread to be a pity-party. I was hoping for some old fashioned Doper love. I haven’t been around for sooooo long…when was the last big love-in? Probably just got off a jag of them, huh? Well, there’s always room for one more.
So the party room is open now, officially. I may not be around much to chaperone, but feel free to do what comes naturally. Please do…I need the positive distraction.
Hey, I love you all. Every single one of you. Except for you, and you, and, ummm…you especially. You smell. I love the rest of y’all, though.
Struuter, anytime you want to talk, email me at sealemon888@icqmail.com. My sympathies and best wishes (That things will get better)to you.
Damn, there really need to be some phrases in the English language that let someone express their sympathies for someone’s grief without sounding trite.
I don’t do cyberhugs, but I’m sending a mental hug your way right now.
Look at this love. This is so nice. I just got back from seeing my mom. She’s much improved and on the mend. It’ll be a rough row to hoe, as they say, but I have a really wonderful family. She’ll be so spoiled…good for her.
And I have a few leads for some freelance work. Oh YES. So all the positive energy and good thoughts are working. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Now, for all you who were so kind (and kindness is NEVER trite)…How YOU doin’?
Scarlett, very true. Very true. Thanks for the words of wisdom. Forgive the bad movie joke, but your colorful name inspires me to remember that ‘tomorrow is another day.’ Sorry. Really. But I couldn’t help it.
DRY…you are sweet, and if I had my big book of Shakespeare handy, I’d tell you properly.
