Hi,
Back again. Had an interesting couple weeks so far. Second ex-girlfriend Mary Jane died unexpectedly on October 6, 2007, two days before her 47th birthday, of a pulmonary embolism. I was in Queens, NY that weekend and witnessed my nephew's wedding on October 7. Beautiful ceremony, reception and bride. I came home on Monday afternoon, the 8th of October, found out about Mary Jane by email the following day. Attended the viewing last Sunday night; and took the next day off to attend the funeral Mass and luncheon. Then went to Friendly's for a female (no nuts) hot fudge sundae (Forbidden Chocolate, Chocolate Chip and Cookies n Cream) to take away a little of the depression. No matter how beautiful the service, funerals depress me. May God have mercy on Mary Jane's soul.
Congratulations to wdw and Al. Weddings don't depress me, as I am happy for the married couples; but they are bittersweet. As I get older (I'm 44 and on August 4 I tore a calf muscle running across the street to beat a traffic light) I realize how difficult relationships can be. At Sean and Kristin's wedding reception I turned to my brother Steve and told him that I will likely never experience one of my own. He said, "You never know" and advised me to not force it, to let it happen. I don't know if I can. Given my history, I'd better not get too excited about a particular woman. If I force things, I blow it; but if I let it happen, nothing happens.
That's why, when I go to my 25th-year high school reunion on November 24, 2007, I will concentrate on having a good time and assume that the cute women are all taken. Eight days after that, I'll be on the Disney Wonder!
Jim