Today is my spouse’s birthday. I used a holiday yesterday to do special things for him, and also ride escort in a parade. The weather yesterday around where I live reached 70F (21C)! Wow!
Since 11 November has always been a holiday, my spouse has preferred to celebrate his birthday on that date, instead of the real date, which is today.
What did we do?
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I realized after turning down yet another kind off extended to my spouse and me how atypical a lifestyle we lead. And yes, I am talking about how we live our lives, not being gay. There is no such thing as a “gay lifestyle.” One is born gay or one isn’t.
No, I am talking about how we live and what we do, or don’t do, as the case may be.
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Greetings, loyal blog readers. I was all set yesterday to write a new post for this blog, but got diverted to the hospital instead.
Yep, while my senior pal who walks with me and I were out for our early morning brisk walk yesterday, we were struck…
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A good friend of mine recently asked me, “Do you have a very very favorite pair of boots (cowboy or otherwise)? Like, the “bury me in these” boots?”
He said that it would be really hard for him to make a choice, and the same is true for me. I can’t say that I have one particular pair of boots that are my absolutely favorites, but here are some of my top choices.
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I swear, I can’t make this stuff up. Following is a message that I received yesterday. I copied it exactly as sent to me–bad grammar & spelling and all. Read it, then tell me what you would do.
I am personally pattern master and designer of leather and cordur garment and have 28 years of experarance.
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I write often about how much I love my spouse, and he loves me. Love is deep, faithful, and always there.
I was reading another man’s blog the other day where he described gestures that he and his wife did for each other that demonstrated their ongoing love for one another, even after being together for 20 years.
Love never asks for expensive gifts. You may have heard that before, but it’s something you must never forget. Small everyday gestures multiply the depth and breadth of affection.
So I took stock of what my spouse and I do, and smiled when I discovered that our routine includes many of these same gestures of affection each and every day.
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Over the years, I have befriended a gentleman who owned a western store in my mother’s home state of Oklahoma. His business fared well through tough financial times, but as of 30 September, my friend closed his business and sent me a present. Why?
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I work in a professional office. I seldom wear a suit or even a jacket, but there are occasions that I do. While I work in a professional office, the traditional business suit is not customarily worn any more, even by the big cheese to whom I report. However, I usually wear a shirt and tie, and keep a jacket handy (hanging on the back of my door) for times when custom demands.
And I always wear boots. No exception. Even with a suit or less formal attire — jacket and tie.
I received an email the other day from an instructor at a community college in Texas. She wrote:
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