Wednesday, February 09, 2005

I'm still thinking (I know you can smell the wood burning, LOL). I was going to post a comment in response to comments left by Jenny and Michelle on my last post (I emailed them privately), and decided to add my response in this post instead.

Things I learned from my daddy (not previously discussed) - how to shoot a rifle with accuracy (this came in quite handy during my military service, and while playing video games); how to ride a motorcycle (and not just on the back of one); how to build a fort; beer and cold pizza are a food group; how to play poker; how men lie, how men cheat; how men view women only as sperm receptacles, maids, cooks and child care; how to drive a car with standard transmission without stripping the gears; sarcasm; bathroom humor and how one can use duct tape for nearly everything.

Things that I had to learn on my own or re-learn - beer and cold pizza are NOT a food group; not all men lie, cheat or view women as described as above; some men hit (these are to be avoided at all costs - they hit once, leave as quickly as you can and don't look back); sarcasm mixed with humor can get you into trouble if not used properly; not to envy other peoples lives. No one has an easy life. We all have our own garbage and why waste time wanting someone else's trash.

Everything in life happens for a reason - there are lessons to be learned. We just need to pay attention and figure out what it is life is trying to teach us.
Life is messy and it can be dark and unpleasant, but it can also be beautiful and funny. Look for the beauty and the humor when you find yourself in the dark. It might be a good idea to carry a flashlight.

I am still on the learning journey and hope to be for the rest of my life, lest I stagnate. I am working on my fears of abandonment, of being alone and unloved, of starting over and of success and failure. I am a work in progress.

Broomhilda worshipped the goddess at 8:30 AM

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