He dropped to one knee to slip off her sandals and smiled.
She surprised him with new beige sandals by Michael Kors. The French manicured toe nails informed him she had a fresh pedicure as well.
All just for him. He made a mental note to drop two hundred on her dresser.
Unhooking the straps of her sandals, he gave her delicate feet a loving squeeze as he slipped them off.
He set the shower to her favorite temperature. As the warm water soaked their bodies, he reached for her shampoo. His strong fingers washed her silky hair. Her work day stress flowed down the drain with the white suds.
Minutes later, she slipped into a comfy white gown and pouted, “I have to cook.”
He took her hand, kissed it, and led her to their bed. “Beautiful, take a nap. I will cook tonight.”
His finger on her lips prevented her from protesting.
She gave him a little peck before he journeyed to the kitchen.
He reached into his pocket for her cell phone which he snatched while she wasn’t looking. He pressed the screen to activate it. Unfamiliar with her new iphone; he shut it off.
No one would disturb her rest.
He returned to the room, wanting so badly to stroke her soft cheek. He needed to kiss her full lips. Sigh.
Sleep was her sanctuary and he was born to protect her serenity.
He leaned against the wall to enjoy his favorite pastime – observing her as she napped in a cloud of fresh white sheets.
Slipping head phones into his ears. He searched for one of his favorite songs. The same song he always played while she slept.
The instrumentals began.
As she slept, he found bliss in her peace.
The music and lyrics flowed directly to his heart.
“My life is brilliant. My love is pure.
I saw an angel. Of that I am sure.”
Yes, he saw an angel.
She gave so openly. Never expecting anything in return. She fulfilled his needs. Including sharing her family with him.
After so many years alone, she helped him feel “family,” again.
His one regret? One lifetime isn’t enough time to shower her with the love, affection, and gratitude she deserved.
But damn, he will try.
Still leaning against the wall, he sank until his jeans touched the floor. Alone in his familiar corner, he glanced at his watch. She will sleep for an hour or two.
It didn’t matter.
He will wait.
She was worth it.
“You’re beautiful. You’re beautiful.
You’re beautiful, it’s true.”
all women deserve to be loved like that…
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Smiling. Yes, that is true. Thank you for stopping by to read. I appreciate that.
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Thank you for the reblog. I was a little scared to publish this. I am not a short story writer and I wanted to take a stab at it. Thank you so much.
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Beautiful……Worth waiting…I’m sure. 🙂
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Thank you so much for reading. Love & good women are always worth waiting for. I appreciate your words.
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True love
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Yeah, that is true love, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by to read.
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How refreshing to find love in just watching
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Smiling. This is my first try at a short story. I wantedx it to be fresh. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.
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Please keep going, you do this format very well and I’m sure we all look forward to reading more
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Wow, you stunned me with this response. Thank you so much for saying that. I will try. Thank you.
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I hope it was a good ‘stun’ it was meant that way.
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Excellent stun. Thanks.
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You might wish to eliminate the superfluous word in the following: “and led her to her their bed.” 😉
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Jack, thank you so much. This piece was written and edited in the middle of the night during my bout with pain and insomnia. Thanks. I appreciate it. Wouldn’t want anyone to think I am careless. Can’t thank you enough.
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We all make errors that we don’t necessarily pick up on ourselves. 🙂
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I must have edited the thing ten times. But I should know better than to edit in the middle of the night. Thanks. I appreciate the gesture.
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🙂
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How strange my mind automatically corrected it when reading and then I read it again and realised that the chimp had probably removed it by the time I came to reading his lovely short story.
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Exactly. The chimp moves quick. Wrote it last night (another sleepless night).
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Did you try the breathing technique? I saw something on facebook this morning that involved a chimp making himself comfortable to sleep and just kept laughing to myself as it made me think of you 😀
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I was doing some of the breathing techniques you and I discussed. It is helpful. (Even thought the spouse thinks I am a total kook). LOL Where did you see this? OMG I would love to see this. This chimp needs a napping partner. My wife hates naps. I treasure them.
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I saw it on facebook and am not sure how to extract it from there. I had been meaning to share it on twitter but cannot find the youtube version of it
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Cool. Anything with chimps makes me laugh. Except chimps with nice manicures….ONLY KIDDING.
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Lol, I think I saw a long time ago a chimp with nice manicure and that was on youtube. Let me fetch it
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LOL Don’t get me in trouble. Beastiality is not for me. lol This has to be the craziest blog in wordpress.
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Lool, I was fine with your feet thing which I find perfectly normal say even adorable. The bestiality thing would take it a notch above anything I could comprehend 😀
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LOL Just a notch?? How about several floors above. Oh, I laugh so much everyday. Even on my serious posts.
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It’s all about laughter really. Laughter shakes the dust off your soul and it gets to shine again.
Yes a notch, my tolerance level is very high. The only thing I find totally unbearable is cruelty in any form.
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We are on the same page. I don’t have the heart to hurt. There never is a need for that.
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Bless your heart my friend and may you thrive
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We have to spread the message. Sometimes, I think if everyone in the world wrote, the world would be a better place.
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I actually voice that opinion to an extent in my essay, because of the therapeutic benefits of writing
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Writing helped me overcome the demons of my chilhood. Ancious to rerad this post. Ping me please. I don’t want to miss this.
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Thanks. Appreciated.
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This is gorgeous ❤️
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Thanks you Carisa. Love should be gorgeous. And there is no reason to allow it to fall into routines. Love is beautiful.
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I love your blog and the song You’re Beautiful by James Blunt ❤
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I played that song over & over as I wrote this piece. Needed to get into that mood. Imagine our heroine waking up everyday to find him there, porotecting her from her nightmares. Love is bveautiful. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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You’re right it is a lovely song and it definitely got you in the right mood. Love is certainly grand. Looking forward to more of your writings
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Blushing. Thank you for your kind words of support. Short stories have never been my thing. You give and other kind comments give me the courage to try again.
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Aaww keep going you’re doing great 😊
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Thanks
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Ahh! Such words pull my heartstrings 😊
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Smiling. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.
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My pleasure indeed 🙂
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Smiling.
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Just. Wow. 🙂
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Wow is good. Smiling. Love is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Anytime! 🙂
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Beautifully done, my friend. It’s nice to see the romantic peek out now and then. Smiles.
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Thank you for saying that. This chimp has loved and lost and all that stuff. Love is truly beautiful. It can cure everything. Thanks for reading it.
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How lovely! 🍃🌺
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Smiling. Your visit makes me day. And your words make me so happy. Thank you for stopping by to read.
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Always my pleasure. 🌻 Have a wonderful day
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Thanks. For some reason my comments on your blog don’t get through to you. You have written some great stuff recently that has touched me. You are beautiful my friend.
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Thank you and I’m so sorry that’s happening. 😕 My son’s laptop isn’t booting up correctly, my Chromebook is giving me fits and this iPad is suspect.
I’ve mentioned it a little bit on here, I just don’t want to be a bore or crybaby about it, but I’ve been hacked by someone I know and I’m still trying to sort it out.
Sometimes I wish there were no internet.
Having my privacy stolen is such a rape of trust and being stalked like this is the worse kind of betrayal.
It’s beyond irritating, frustrating, distracting, time-consuming and disconcerting.
The only silver lining is that I’m learning about the technology I use everyday and hopefully will be able to protect my children better in the future.
I’m most upset about them being affected by this insanity.
Once again, my apologies. I do always appreciate and enjoy your comments. You are always a smile-bringer, my friend 🍃🌺
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Oh, that is okay. I don’t want you to think for a moment I am not following you. You are a treasure and one of my favorite writers. You really are. Sorry about all the privacy stuff. That is horrible. I don’t understand people. Don’t let anyone get you down. And make sure you protect your children as best you can. They are innocent. You are a positive and inspiring person. Don’t want to see anyone ruin that. So good to hear from you.
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Thank you for following me and reading me. It means a lot. 😊
I’m trying to be positive. The unfortunate result of being hacked and stalked by numerous accounts is a degree of paranoia.
Fine line between paranoia and due diligence … lol
You inspire also, I am so happy to know you. Enjoy tonight, my friend 🍃🌺💕
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I am the lucky one to have found someone as sweet and talented as you. Good night
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aah! romance in its purest form! loved reading this 🙂
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Thank you. Love is beautiful. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Wonderful!
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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Beautiful read! You certainly know how to make one feel loved and cared for!
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Smiling. Thanks for saying that. I was worried some might say he is overprotective. I do that fomr time to time. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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As long overprotective does not equal smothering you’re good to go 🙂 And from the looks of it, you seem like a direct descendant of God of How-to-treat-a-woman. So, you’re cool! 😀
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No, never. I know how it feels to have a smothering partner. I hate it. But if she is napping, NO ONE WILL DISTURB HER. That kind of protective. No one will disrespect her either. That is what I mean. Thanks for reading and commenting..
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See told you, you’re good to go! ❤
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Laughing. Well, with your blessings, I think it is oklay for me to fall in love.
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Aww 🙂
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I would have left the phone on vibrate and made sure to look at the numbers so I could determine whether an emergency or not 😉
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How thoughtless of me. But if he didn’t know how to use her phone )(and this coming from a guy who hates iphones). I saw it as his only choice. Also, I would never want a lady to think I was invading her privacy. Does that make it better?
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You’ve got all the right words aligned like pearls, chimp 😉
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Do I? I don’t smother and I trust. I refuse to look in purses or check cell phones. If I dedicate myself to a lady, she has no reason to stray. Right?
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Right you are again. You’re getting too good to be true, lol. More seriously I commend you for making the effort to respect and trust and I am sure your flair would make you pick the woman who is worthy of your trust. Besides, as you say, if you dedicate yourself to a lady, you are basically giving her what she needs so she would need to be really twisted to still go and search for something else that she does not need elsewhere…
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Not too good to be true. No one is. Smiling I don’t smother you. I just give you EVERY REASON TO STAY. Didn’t work with my Devil Girl. But now, I am wise enough to understand she was a free spirit who needed to fly free.
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From what I read of your devil girl, if she were a real person that is, it would actually mean that she is not free. She needed to always do something more, to go further into exploring what she could not define. When you are truly free, you do not do things that hurt others, you do not wish to test boundaries because you know there are no boundaries, you are limitless and know it. When you share your energy with another – which is in essence what happens in intercourse whether including the dimension of the heart or not – you take on the impact of that person’s energy. To share your energy carelessly with people you know nothing of is a sign of disrespect for your body, your energy and your wellbeing. To disrespect yourself is a sign of enslavement as far as I am concerned. Those who are truly free realise how precious are their mortal envelopes and take care of them because it is the container for the energy bodies and our souls as well. My take on this that not everybody can and needs to share 🙂
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Loved reading your perspective. Bravo. I agree with every word. She was always searching for the next “rush.” And plenty of times I just wanted the feel of “just you and me.” I was younger, stupid, and to willing to experiment. .Thanks for sharing your thought. You nailed it.
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Some people are lost even to themselves. I am glad you are in a better place of love now
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I am so happy with myself and my place in life. Spend my days in thoughts of love, peace, hope, faith, and creativity.
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Perhaps you should change the title of your blog to the blissfulauthorblog then 😀
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LOL Thanks for the suggestion. lol
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A-ha! You started with the feet! Wise 😀 But seriously, what wonderful words, that portray a sweet story of pleasant pampering, to read after a long day traipsing on high heels. Lucky woman 😀
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Smiling. Yeah, the start of the story inspired me for the rest. What can I say? Lonely Author = Sick Puppy. Thanks for stopping by to read. Your kind words encourage me to try this again.
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You’re welcome. Sick Puppy should share this particular leaf out of his book with men. This is how they should cherish their woman. 🙂
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Oh-oh. Trying to get me in trouble with half of the world?? Laughing. Everyone loves and shows love differently. I just happen to like to take off my socks first. lol You made me laugh. Love is providing what the other person needs.
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I wasn’t just talking about the socks. I was also talking about preparing the shower, the music, making sure she’s comfortable, leaving her be, letting her take all the time she needs, and waiting. 😀 I hope you don’t get in trouble with half of the world because of all that. Lol.
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LOL Remember what I said in my Soul to Sole. TOTAL DEDICATION. I don’t smother. But when I devote myself, I am serious about it. A good woman deserves that.
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Yes, I remember. “Total dedication”. And yes, I agree, people love differently. But your way still sounds like a DARN GOOD ONE 😀
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Haha. You almost said my campaign slogan. Yes, let’s stand on a mountain and shout to the world, “LOVE IS PRETTY DARN GOOD.” A powerful message to say the least. Damn, I almost fell out of my chair. You are too funny. Why be with a woman if you’re not going to dedicate yourself to her?
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What do you mean, “almost”? You mean you didn’t fall out of your chair? What does a woman have to do to get some laughs around here? Lol. Since you *almost* fell out of your chair, are you sure you want to stand on a mountain? 😀 Kidding. All together now: “Love is pretty darn good” 😀
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Laughing. Yes Love is pretty darn good. I have to catch my breath. Wife just saw me crying from laughter and shook her head. She swears I am ceretified. lol Thanks for all the laughs.
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She thinks you’re crazy and still hangs around. She’s for keeps. 😀 I’ll stop now so you can catch your breath 🙂
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Thanks. I am a bit certified. But love makes us crazy.
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It does. 🙂
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Oh my…. how lovely. Just beautiful. It’s amazing how the right song can take us where we need to go inside our heads. I often have a specific song on repeat when I write, varying, of course, depending on the mood of the story. And sometimes it’s the song that inspires the story in the first place.
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That song inspires me. I listened to it several times to get in the mood for this. I am a kook who enjoys to watch his lady rest, so the lyrics just took me there. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Short stories have never been my thing. The response today encourages me to try again.
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Oh, you should! I think it is your thing, along with all the other things you write. Hey, you’re just that talented — run with it!
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Now, you made me blush. Thank you for saying that. You left this chimp speechless.
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Hey, I speak the truth. Most of the time. But in this case, yes, truth!
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Feeling so humbled. Thanks
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Andrew…..? Why were you giving her money? That line had my feminist antennae twitching. I feel bad singling that out but I thought you’d like the feedback. I’m sure you meant that you were treating her so she could buy something special, but I don’t know, *sigh* it didn’t sit right with me. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful piece! Any woman would love to be pampered and treasured like that! Having your man wash your hair – swoon! And fix dinner? – double swoon!
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Smiling. Funny question. I have had relationships where the lady wants to keep our monies separately. And with other ladies all funds were shared. I got into the habit of reimbursing ladies when they purchased things that I viewed as purchased for me. Shoes, nail polish, lingerie. Didn’t want to offend anyone with this. I just feel the money would give her the opporunity to shop more. Perhaps encourage her to give me more “loving suprises.” Yes, this chimp can do a little dabbling in the kitchen. And I am fully aware when I wash the dishes that means cleaning the stove & counter. From female responses to some of my posts, I have come to realize I have done a terribler job of marketing myself when I was single. When you consider these things and that I have no family, so holidays are always “with hers” I think I have a lot to offer. LOL Hmmm I may relegated to the couch after this comment. LOL Oh, this chimp can’t stop laughing. Sorry, if I offended you. THanks for reading. Reading your short works encouraged me.
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Ok, you answered the question I had in mind as well. I fully understand your point.
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Smiling. I like to Show not Tell. Through gestures and the little things like wahsing her hair, I say I love you. Giving her money in hopes she buys more sandals (which I like) is only a gesture to encourage her.
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I’m back after a lengthy delay! You inspired me to go to the salon and get all pampered and primped! 😀 Anyway, I knew you would only have the best of intentions and I’m sorry your ladies have had trust issues. My husband and I combined our finances even before we were married so I guess that’s been my experience. I was in no way offended, just curious to have a little more insight into your thinking. As always, it’s a pleasure reading and sharing ideas with you!
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That is the way it should be. Yeah, I have dealt with ladies with those type of issues. Current spouse & I have mutual everything. It was my first crack at a short story. So I was sort of pleased. Thanks for reading.
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Strange, but I had the same question in mind. LOL
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LOL I haven’t had the opportunity to be with independent women in my life. I had early relationships with women with serious trust issues. They wanted separate funds. I think that is a terrible way to have a relationship, but I dealt with it in that way. Smiling. It would offend you? A man giving you money to encourage you to shop more (and possibly buy things he may want to see you in?)
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Actually, no. I would not offend me. My husband used to do the same thing. In fact he would persist ‘This is for you to treat yourself, not for the children.” lol But, in your story, after I read… it kinda shifted my attention to a curious mode. “Is she a…?” If you know what I mean. But, as I continued to read, I fully understood the concept. Very lovey gesture.
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Someoe suggested that as well. Not at all. She is a normal working girl. lol The hero wouldn’t be so devoted to a rented girl. No, his passion was for someone who gave unselfishly to him. She gacve him family. I appreciate your questions & comments You have me smiling from ear to ear..
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A very beautiful write. I shall send you my partner for training once I find the right person who is almost perfect for me 😀
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In tears. Oh God. Deep breath. Just have him follow me. He will probably hate my guts. lol You are too funny. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Welcome. I don’t think anyone I would ultimately choose as a partner would hate the guts of someone I like. If he does, I would have not chosen wisely
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You are a fountain of wisdom. You can’t imagine how I admire you. When I look at your gravatar I feel instant peace.
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That is an elating comment, thank you. I look at myself as representing balance. Even when I go to an extreme, I would even that out soon. I have somehow found the core of myself and am at peace with my contradictions. Perhaps that permeates outwards to an extent. It is funny you say that because I was in the process of writing an essay called I am free which describes these feelings of inner peace and various aspects of love and life that I have reflected upon. I realise that I have come a long way from my childhood or young adult woes and am grateful for that 🙂
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I would love to read that as well. I suffered the abuse of an acoholic father. I saw him beat my mother. It takes years to overcome these demons. I have finally found my peace. I live for love, peace, creativity, and hopefull to inspire others to do the same. And I consider you a good soul trying to spread similar messages. That is why I feel we connect so well.
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Very true, I agree about the connection reason. Writing has been my salvation since a very long time (I started writing at 12 approximately). I have different demons and have wrestled with most but there might still be one or two lurking somewhere. You never know..
I shared once a video with one of my writings. Perhaps you will relate to it.
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Thank you I will view this a little later. I love to learn about writer’s creative process. This will be fascinating for me. Thanks.
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Welcome Andrew. I hope you were able to view the chimp video. I shared the facebook link on your page
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Thanks I will. Laughing already. Thanks for sharing.
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Welcome 🙂
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What a beautiful read this morning. The joy of finding peace in watching a loved one sleep. So attentive to her needs.
You should continue with this short story as I would like to see where it goes. Wonderful writing. Smiles.
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Humbled. You know your opinion means so much. You don’t see it as over protective or creepy? Thanks for the encouragement.
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Of course I don’t. The only thing I saw that would have offended me is leaving the 200.00 on the table. Your story is good. I love your thoughts and writing.
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Just a gesture to encourage her to give him more surprises. You’re the 2nd lady to mention that. Oddly, I haven’t been with a mate who complained. That teaches me I need to be more sensitive. Especially, if I ever have to deal with an independent woman. Thanks my friend. Noted. Happy you enjoyed the tale. Listened to the song about 20 times to get my first draft done.
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Which song if you don’t mind me asking?
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So sorry, I assumed you knew. James Blunt. “You’re Beautiful.” When you get a chance please go to youtube and listen. Let me know what you think. Promise me you will do it! Please. Want to know what you think.
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Certainly.
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Bowing. Thanks
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Ah.. A beautiful song it is. It is amazing how music can set our moods. I posted a song last night but ended up deleting it. Lol
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It is a beautiful song. I saw you posted a song. I couldn’t listen or comment at that moment. When I returned it was gone. I did youtube it. Beautiful. Why did you delete, if I may ask?
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Sometimes when I post something I think it is great at the moment. Then I think why did I post that particular writing or sing? So I deleted it. I’m crazy.
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No you’re not. I don’t think we can ever go wrong with a music post. I love when post music. Music is life. But don’t listen to me about what to post, I post crap about women’s feet. What do I know. lol
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Laughing!!! Music is a passion for me. It’s a way of life. I will always post something.
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Laughing as well. Good, I will hold you to that. The first time I read your blog, I looked at the lady with her back turned and at that moment You’re Beautiful was playing. Your avatar reminds me of that song. Are you going to change it? What did you decide.
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No I am going to leave it. I adore this piece of art. My name I would love to change. Just for privacy reasons from hometown folks, but I don’t know what I would use.
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There are plenty of beautiful names.
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I don’t know. I just don’t know.
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Smiling. I will think of suggestions. Do you want a name name such as Catherine Monroe? Or are you thinking of a blog name like mine?
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I want a blog name and Twitter name. Something refreshing and nice.
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Cool
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Here’s my question: Are you really this good, or do you just write about being a Master of Seduction? I have known men who would watch for hours, and I have known those who would say all the right things and then leave you feeling forgotten. I know which I think it is. I know which I hope it is. And I know which I fantasize it is. XOXO 🙂
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Am I this good?? Hmmm. I write about the things I DO and believe in. That doesn’t mean I am perfect. No one is perfect. My creative spirit takes up much time. After a woman falls for all of the attention she receives, she sees my writing as an unnecessary obstruction to this attention. Happens to me every time. I will devote myself to you, but I do need alone time and creative time. And that is where it ALWAYS goes sour for me. To be honest, I am currently experiencing that very same problem. I always do. If there is a next “mate” she has to be a writer (with pretty feet of course).
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Of course about the feet. DUH!! 🙂
I can see where you would have that problem. So many people feel that anything you want to do, other than spend time with them, is a slight. I LOVE together time. It’s an absolute MUST. However, one of the things that have worked best between my husband and I is our time apart. We have COMPLETELY different interests, yet we can support the others while we do our things separately. That time apart and alone, rejuvenates our souls so when we are together, it can mean something more. Sorry you are having this problem. Life can be funny and it can be a Bitch. I hope you spend much more time laughing. 🙂
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I spend my day laughing. I expect to have vicious wrinkles in the future. lol Alone time is necessary. Some people don’t understand. I think ladies get addicted to this attention they never had before and there starts the problems. So, I realize it is totally MY FAULT. One of the best things of love is missing the other person. When you reunite it is magic. Not everyone feels this way. Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Appreciated.
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Attention can be addicting, that’s for sure. Clear communication is the solution to the needy problem. Oh, and I think laugh lines are sexy. 😉
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Laugh lines, you are kind. What is a nice term for crows feet? I find them so freaking sexy. Yeah, clerar communication i the ket. That is why I always start relationships with that foot talk. I should have included the writing aspect as well. Again, MY FAULT.
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LOL! You made me laugh out loud. 😃
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What are you laughing about?? And what is a nice name for crow’s feet?? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. WHAT IS THE POLITICALLY CORRECT NAME FOR CROW’S FEET???
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Laugh lines! 😃
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LOL I thought the laugh lines were the creases on the forehead. Stupid me. Shit almost fell out of my chair. LOL
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Put down the drink. 🙂
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LOL How did you know I would be sipping a little wine now? lol
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Now? Always. 😉
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Just kidding. I just overdosed on a cup of hot green tea.
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I’m sorry but we can no longer be friends. I don’t associate with green tea drinkers. I am heartbroken, but this is just how it has to be. I was under the false illusion that you were a bourbon and beer kind of guy. Thank you for the memories. You will be missed. 😉
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No beer. (Only a a hot summer day). Always trying to watch the belly. LOL Bourbon is cool. I would introduce you to my friend Johnnie Wallker.
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Wait! You’re friends with Johnnie Walker? Well that makes things completely different. Now we are BEST FRIENDS! What color are you wearing tomorrow, so we can match. We can go shopping and have a sleepover this weekend if it’s OK with your Mom. 🙂
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Mom will let me sleepover, but I don’t use PJs. And I dress just like Johnnie Walker. Black Label. Wink
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That’s Ok. I don’t wear PJs either. You can bring a sleeping bag or we can just share my bed. Do you like popcorn?
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Love popcorn. Sometimes I go to the movies just for the popcorn.
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You know you can get popcorn places other than the movie theater, right?
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Of course. What kind of stupid chimp do you think I am? Hmmm That didn’t come out right.
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LOL! If I thought you were stupid, I wouldn’t be here. 🙂
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Nice. That was quick too
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Quick?
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Yeah, that sweet response. You have a talented tongue there.
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You have NO IDEA!! 😛
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OOOOH O.O
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I am INCREDIBLY Sweet 🙂
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I believe you
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I NEVER lie. Ok, almost never. Well, occasionally. Like daily, every hour or thirty minutes. 🙂
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LOL LOL
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Are the two LOL because you were REALLY laughing or because you were hanging out with your friend Johnny? 😉
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Really laughing
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Good 🙂 Would you like to talk via email, instead of blowing up your blog. Or do you want the stats?
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Who gives a shit about stats. Let’s talk another night. I am ready for sleep. Thanks for the company. Appreciate it.
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Sounds good. I hope dreams find you deep asleep very soon. Sweet Dreams Sir. 🙂
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Thank you. Sleeping is a problem for me. Sleep well.
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Ok ok ok.
You won’t run out of cheesy things won’t you? :p
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Hahaha. Maybe I should call myself The Lonely Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Hey, I said I was devoting my writing to love from now until Valentine’s Keeping my word.
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Ha ha ha oh yeah. Though i thought its difficult to right about grilled cheese everday no? But you never ran out of toppings lol.
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LOL Too funny. Some day I may give a post about grill cheese sandwiches a try. What a freaking writing prompt, huh?
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Hahahaha. Why not?
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I am crazy enough to try it.
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Hahahaha….i believe you lol
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Smiling
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Sweet story, and well executed.
I didn’t notice the repeated word until another commenter pointed it out.
It’s hard to edit our own stuff–we see what we think we’ll see. A long time ago, I read an article that said to read your work aloud to better catch mistakes. It works for me (to some degree) but a fellow blogger told me about something that works even better. It’s an app called “Voice Dream”. Via Dropbox, I can transfer a Word file to Voice Dream, and it will read it aloud, like an audio book. When I first used it, I caught errors I had overlooked time and again, including stuff Grammarly had missed. (You can also load regular books to the app.) Voice Dream uses computer-generated voices, but they are pretty damn good. I don’t use it for short pieces–too much trouble–but do on longer ones. You may wish to purchase it. I have an iPhone and iPad, and got it from the App Store. I consider it the best money l have invested in my writing.
Once again, you did a good job on this story, Andrew. Keep it up. 🙂
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Thank you. I was writing and editing in the middle of the night. My way of combatting pain and insomnia. Never should have posted something that wasn’t edited with my eyes fully awake. I always read aloud, but it was the m,iddle of the night, I wanted to respect my wife’s sleep. This is only for iphones? I am an android boy.
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I think you can get the app for every operating system, but not positive. It sure saves wear and tear on the vocal cords.
As for your editing, I don’t know how many times I have posted, and days later, found a mistake. Mortifying, to say the least. Thank goodness one can update. And I’m sure there are posts of mine that have mistakes I have never caught. (I try not to think about that. lol)
One thing that’s really irritating on WordPress is the inability of one to correct comments one has made commenting on other blogs. (If there is a way, I haven’t found it.) But one can correct typos and such commentators make on one’s blog. If I spot a mistake in a comment, I fix it. I wish others would do that for me. Countless times, I’ve commented, seen my mess-up later, and wanted crawl under a table in shame. 😦
Don’t sweat the small stuff, Andrew. I think we as a community are understanding and forgiving.
And btw, if at all possible, when I spot a mistake in a post, I email the author directly instead of posting a comment on it. But if the blogger doesn’t list an email address, I can’t. I have an email address specifically created for my blog.
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Agree with all 100%. I write to the email, if not I write a comment and suggest they don’t post it. I can edit comments by my followers? I will start doing just that. I didn’t know. Wish I could correct my own comments. God I read my comments and mortified is the perfect word. We are so much alike. Hmmm. What size shoes are you?? LOL Sorry, only kidding. Please, I mean no offense. Laughing so freaking hard.
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To correct follower’s comments, go to your WordPress administration page, select the comments tab, and there they are, yours and other’s comments on you posts . . . can edit from there.
Oh, I wear a size eight (about average, I think) and adore sandals and blingy flip-flops. I fall off of heels (unless I’m in bed) if they are too high. 😀
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LOL You write, accept the foot thing, and a sense of humor too. Oh, you are a living doll. Thanks so much.
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Ditto to you! Even the doll thing. 😀
Off to build castles now . . .
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I will be there soon.
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There was two parts that raised red flags. Why was he checking her phone. The other one not so much a red flag but a What! was dropping two hundred on her dresser.
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He was checking her phone merely to silence it but, he is unfamiliar with her iphone (which I am), so he shut it off. As for the money, I’ve done that to encourage more gestures and surprises. I have been with women who want to keep our money separate.
I don’t think a relationship should work that way. If we have to keep separate accounts, then we really aren’t together. So, that is where that gesture comes from. Thanks for reading.
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She doesn’t sleep with her phone? Oh, first thing in my family knows when mommy goes to sleep: find her phone. Gosh, where has my sanity gone?
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LOL My wife sleeps wih her iphone. She has problems disconnecting from her Facebook. Sort of that, God forbid I miss a post thing. When she sleeps I shut it off. I don’t know how to silence it and I don’t want her sleep to be diturbed. If there is an emergency I can be reached on my phone. Thanks for reading. Am I wrong??
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The emergency is that if someone gets inside the house, I can call 911 right away. I sleep next to a baseball bat too. I can hear and smell even while asleep. These tend to creep in while sleeping and somehow my brain wakes me up when something is wrong.
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You don’t spoon the bat, do you?? LOL My phone is on silence in case of an emergency. But I understand your need to have it on. Ah, a light sleeper. Poor thing. I could sleep through a hurricane. Well, I have.
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Spoon the bat! Haha! My phone is on silent too. My husband’s such a heavy sleeper and so am I. But somebody’s gotta wake up, right? You slept through a hurricane? I remember when we used to live in Indiana, just the sight of really dark clouds can keep us awake!
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LOL When I lived in Miami I slept through a hurricane. Good night of sleep too.
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Were you just floating around when you woke up? Winks
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LOL Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz
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My dream man. Lol! Beautifully written. Sigh
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Thank you for reading. Happy you enjoyed. Laughing. Dream man?? Hmm A few ladies were offended by the gesture of giving her money. I have done that to encourage more “loving surprises” A few independent ladies didn’t like it. What is your opinion?
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Lol, I forgot about the money part. At first I thought it was a prostitute with that part and then the sweetness continued. I suppose it would depend on the context and the full story. 🙂
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Exactly. It was a gesutr eof giving so she could shop some more. It did make a few women uncomfortable. I hope they forgive me. lol
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Lol! I’m sure they will be fine. It’s your story and you know your characters. 🙂
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Smiling. No violence in me. Thanks
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He made a mental note to drop two hundred on her dresser? Is this about a prostitute? I really thought that was where you were heading….like some weird twist at the end about some kinky prostitute who agreed to do obscene things with her feet and which this poor twisted dude mistook for love.
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LOL No, I have had relationships with women who have trust issues & want to keep money/accounts separate. Wow, our writing teaches us things about ourselves. No weird twists. I am a weird enough twist myself.
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Right. I don’t think I’ve had any relationships where guys have put $200 on the dresser. I wouldn’t have known whether to be pleased or insulted.
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I have taken some flack over this today. Next time I’ll keep my money. LOL Seriously, that originates from being with women who wanted everything paid for.
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I thought those came with a warning sign.
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Wouldn’t that be cool if people came with warning signs. Kook, Loser, Gold digger. I like the idea.
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OMG, now that’s a poem right there.
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Get to work. I am sure you could do it so well.
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Okay, let me see what I can come up with…
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No doubt you can do it!
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Oh, to be loved like that… Lovely fairytale.
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Frank Sinatra sang a song, “Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart.” I want you to know you’re the 1st person I serenade on my blog. Feel honored. This chimp doesn’t sing to just anyone. LOL I am really silly today.
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Lol! You actually made this sad girl chuckle, so thank you. 😊
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Smiling. You are the first lady serenaded by this chimp. (This will get me into trouble). lol
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Ha,ha! We wouldn’t want that…
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lol This chimp has a reputation to uphold. You are sweet. Love your sense of humor.
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Your work is nothing but brilliance. You captivated my attention on this one, I couldn’t wait to read the following sentence. Truly amazing!
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You are much too kind. Thank you. I was scared to post this. I don’t write short stories. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Awww now I’m really smiling.. That is my kind of love.. Cherishing those you love.. It’s always in the small things that love shows..
Beautiful write up 😊
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Yeah, it is the small thngs. We are on the same page. Just that mine is a little sloppy. Thank you so much for reading. Appreciate your kind words.
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I love your posts – what you call sloppy I call wonderful masterpieces 😊 keep em coming
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LOL You are too sweet to me.
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Just honest 😊
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Thanks
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You are welcome☺️
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This is just so lovely Andrew. So tender and sweet. You truly paint a beautiful picture of a man deeply in love who cherishes the woman in his life. So enjoyable to read. Bravo. Smiles.
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Thank you so much. I never write short stories. So glad you liked it. You write so well, your opinion is important.
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Smiles. I did like it and hope that you write more. Thank you for the compliment. I truly appreciate it.
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Thank you. With your encouraging words and support I will dare to try it again.Thanks so much.
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The sincere expression of love was beautiful.
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Thank you for reading it John. I appreciate it.
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Wanted to ask who was cooking dinner (while the one offering was watching the offeree) but thought it would break the mood.
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Hahaha. They ordered Chinese. Love can only satisfy so much.
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🙂
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This is beautiful and so romantic. 🙂
You are a romantic of all hearts and the world needs people like on this planet. 🙂
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Thank you for saying that. I was worried they needed me on Ooops7. I don’t want a breastless Ms Brown.
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hahahaha!!! Nice. I like that. 🙂
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I defy anyone to read this without a gentle smile appearing on their face over and over again as the words reach their mark deep inside our souls. This was just remarkable. You should be very proud of this piece.
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Thank you for saying that. My first real attempt at a short story. Thanks.
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Smiling. Thanks
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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Thank you so much for the mention. I really appreciate it.
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Beautiful imagery and it’s impossible to go wrong with a guy who will cook! Written as a place where all women long to escape and enjoy a lovely nap, while under the loving care of a strong guardian angel.:0)
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Oh, thank you for such kind words. I really appreciate it. I am protective of my lady’s sleep. Sleep is sacred. Thanks for stopping by.
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how so much beautiful,dt sleeping beauty n how so much ur pure n insane feelings.
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thanks
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have u meet dt girl ?
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I am married.
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have ur country many beàutifuĺ girĺs.
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Yes, the United States has many beautiful women
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very attactive ur USA.welcome.
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Thanks
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i m jealous of u coz u saw ñ rememberd “The note book “movie “movie bt did not try for my suggested hindi movie in dt hero loves actress’beautiful feet.
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I want to see that movie. what was the name. I will find it to see it
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PAAKIZA is name of dt hindi movie. u will be able to see dt with english version.if u see dt plz comment on dt.dis movie have released in 1972.
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ok i will find it
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i m waiting for dat eagerly.
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paakiza means holiness.plz try to see dt.u will find dis on ur computer on option of foreign or indian movies.
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thank you
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welcome.
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o lonely auther!!did u find my paakiza.
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Yea, I will see it sometime this week.
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sure?
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plz !! tell some new good about of life to ur blogger n followerBEPARVAAH.he has return again on blog.i do not want to lost him again.
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okay
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Never been loved like that, but I’m still hopeful…..maybe someday! 😀
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Everyone deserves to be loved like that. I hope it happens for you. Thanks for reading.
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Beautiful !
And now I have to go listen to Beautiful and surely watch the amazing Seabiscuit movie too 😉
Turtle Hugs 🙂
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Thank you. That is a very good movie.
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I LOVE it , and not only for the horses or the music 😉
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Me too
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I’m sorry ! My bad !
Only in my head is there a connection between “You’re Beautiful” and the Seabiscuit Movie . This just came to my attention while discussing movies with one of my daughters . It appears I was listening intensely to this song when I had to do some work on the movie , and in this crazy mind they became connected . Sorry to have introduced wrong facts into your comment box 😦
Turtle Hugs 🙂
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That is quite okay. It is funny how we attach a particular song to a situation that has nothing to do with the song. I have done it myself. Thanks for dropping by my friend.
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Thank you 🙂
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prachtig verhaal.Te mooi om waar te zijn.Liefde kan mooi zijn als men elkaar verstaat.
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Thank you
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Damn, man man man….it’s too romantic, awesome idea
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Thank you so much for reading and for your words. I appreciate it
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Wow that’s really sweet.
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Thank you so much my friend. I forgot all about this post. Thanks for readingh and your kind words.
And apologies for my late response. I am away on vacation.
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No problem everyone is busy. What kind of vacation?
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Tropical island vacation. Beaches and parties for four weeks. It has been . great.
Hope you are doing well my friend.
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wow lucky you!!
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Thanks my friend, Be well.
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