10-03-03,1)The coolness of fall weather in southeastern Texas.The lack of mosquitos , ah....
~one irritation ...the pool water is so cold, and the pool heater seems broken~oh, the exquisite the joys of homeownership ( or should I saythe moneypit).
2) The strong flavor of my German fresh ground coffee waking me up while enjoying the free time before the daughter & dog enter my sphere .
3) The misery of my ragweed allergies making their presence known:(
4)The bittersweet realization that in 28 days fortyness will be upon me, and I'll be celebrating it without him.
5)Suppressed mirth at my daughter's black dyed hair for halloween ( I keep wanting to belt out Cher songs to her !!)Gypsys,Tramps & Thieves...
6) Anguish and reservation for another murder victims survivor
pain over her daughter's brutal slaying , who I extended my heart & hand too and now I am afraid that her raw pain will open my slow-healing wounds again.
7) Last but never least : Love, loss and melancholy.Tom-Where are you ?You can come back now...I've learned my lesson.