Jack,
I figured it meant something sexual...however, you were inviting "steak night"....in California...a southern lady like myself (a week before my birthday)would love a one way ticket to California...I know California is liberal; however, I wouldn't think I'd have to do something sexual in public for a steak....I looked it up and it says that Knobber day for men is the opposite of Valentine's day for women....then, i investigated further to find it's sexual meaning....LOL...MEN! now, how could that surprise me...Barbara Bush even said/quoted (something like) "even when done badly, a man doesn't forget who gave him one"....I still haven't seen my one way ticket and it's March 22nd so I guess I missed Steak night!
Jack--I like your sense of humor!
CS%*
twisted_lie,
thanks ever so for your lovely comment about my submit "No Matter How I Paint It"...Although I've hit a conflict within--I still have my sense of humor...As I've aged I've found that my blues--soon will pass, but writing really seems to helps the low times...I appreciate your screen name here...mine, is really a joke--I'm far from a cryingshame; however, when I began writing here I definitely wanted to be anonymous -- it has seemed to work for me...hope you are having a good weekend...spring has definitely sprung here...
CS%*
Lilla, about cheesecake:
simply scrumptous!
Farah, about My personal Quote:We've probably all been in this place before....what works for me--- is to be quiet and listen...also as I've said earlier--this too will pass...also, take a walk--or RUN, from the insanity to a place that is quiet and listen! good luck with this!
CS%*
~Harem~, about STALKING me Again: I've often wondered is there a thin line between stalking and "calling just to hear the his/her voice mail" or "driving by his home" just to feel close to him/her? I've been on both ends of the scenerio and I think that the difference is when there's a "mean spirit" from the drive by or a phone call...if there's no harm done then it's not stalking and eventually when there's nothing returned--it eventually ends...what do you think?
CS%*
Hey Crying Shame --
To answer your question -
I think when someone tells you that
the relationship is "OVER" - then
it is time to move on.
Driving by and hanging around,
over long periods of time - seems
to my - like stalking.
My ex did this with me for several
years after we broke up - for like
close to 9 years.
I was so glad when he finally found
someone else, because I was beginning
to feel creepy and someone uneasy
about him keep such close notes on
my whereabouts.
Thanks,
~Harem~
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Laurel Ahlfeld, about Dead on Arrival:
This was a clever piece.
It reminds me of how you can start dating again, even though you don't really feel alive, until you get over the previous romance.
Thanks
CryingShame58, about No Matter How I Paint It:
I like the part about -
"my heart beats blue"
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Farah, about Silver lining:
I like this part -
"new begining to an old closure."
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RebeccaBeth_88, about Alive:
I like this part -
"When I talk about you,
my mouth trembles."
That indicates some serious feelings.
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B.K., about Quote :
That was a cool quote.
I just never imagined Shakespear
talking like that.
LOL
twisted_lie, about Once there was us:
I like this part -
"Once there was us,
Now it's just me."
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Rumi, edited by Deepak Chopra, about Bittersweet:
I like this part -
"I will bring you roses
I, too, have been covered with thorns"
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Belinda, about Unbroken Spirit:
I like this part -
"where He will let her drink
wash her burning feet
kiss her deep
let her weep
watch her sleep
under the Crescent Moon"
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CryingShame58, about No Matter How I Paint It:
CS Heart beats blue.So sad a last line but captured what so many who write here probably feel.I want to say these lines are beautiful but is there beauty in sadness. I,ll just say thank you for three simple words that unexpectedly hit home.
Rumi, edited by Deepak Chopra, about Bittersweet:
This is moving and I am a big fan of Rumi and Deepak Chopra too. Thanks for posting.
Bighead, about Pop Pop's Pear Trees:
Bighead ahh what a wonderful peice of work ,really does bring back alot of memories...
Harem,
YEARS? yeah, that's a bit much...my head was thinking possibly a month--no more than six weeks of being anonymous by listening to a voice mail or driving by...your experience with one of your ex's is definitely creepy! I found that visiting "one of our favorite places" caused me to feel the loss more; however, was good therapy to help me get over it...Of course with any loss whether it's a loss of a relationship or a death---I really long to hear their voice...thanks for your input!
CS%*