My "feisty" gentleman -- the G-manReya has recently talked about life changes of bodies and environments. Her post brought back thoughts of adjusting to new challenges. Sometimes it is as difficult to adjust to the changes in our bodies as it is to adjust to a new environment.
Since the year 2000 I have gone through many changes. In the fall of 2000 I separated from and a man I had been with for about 22 years, took Gertie & moved back into our condo in downtown Austin, then in June, to make life easier for the soon-to-be ex-husband, I moved back to our house in the country. I lived alone & adjusted to caring for myself & the animals. I decided I liked my own schedule and not have to bend to the needs of someone else. I continued as librarian at an elementary school, decided to get a master's degree in educational technology, and worked & went back to school for 2 years. Somewhere in the middle of that I worked out a divorce & kept moving forward.
After receiving my graduate degree I had a little "extra" time and along about December I met the G-man. Life was fun again. I was excited about a new relationship with someone who was and still is delightful. Time went by (about 1 1/2 years) and I sold my house in the country, gave away my wonderful horse to a good friend, sold almost all my furniture, and moved with Gertie & my art collection to the G-man's home. I've never looked back; I'm happy, Gertie's happy, and the G-man is happy.
Captain Augustus McCall
Gus on the porch in the town of Lonesome DoveGus's advice to Lorena:
"Life in San Francisco is still just life. If you want one thing too much it's likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk--and feisty gentlemen."
Oh yes, life is just life and I want to enjoy every moment of it that I can. I don't need to travel to exotic places or to be wealthy. Good health & happiness, a soft bed, a glass of milk, & my "feisty" gentleman... life is good!
12 comments:
such a cool post lizzy!!! when you know who you are, life becomes that much more simpler! letting go of what can be let go of, making yourself available to what you are meant to be available to. life goes on - sounds like you've got it good!!!! have a lovely night - with the "g" man. steven
Cheryl, wise words. Great post.
A nice post, Lizzy and I love Robert Duvall!
My man's been away for three days, I've got a lot done in his absence; keeping busy, in other words. But, when that's all done, I could not imagine living alone, without him. We're also at the age when we're losing friends too; you never know what tomorrow will bring, so we live for today and each other - a lovely life together, making the most of it!
Life can be sweet, just as it is, however it is. Lovely post.
I think people either generally think life is goof or they don't. It's important to find things to be hapy about.
wonderful wonderful post!!! and what a lucky woman you are - what with your g-man and life perspective no matter what -
Oh Lizzy this is such a lovely post!!!!!
And you know... I feel so related to it, because my life had something alike around 1999 and 2001.
And I'm so grateful that life and the Universe gave me a second chance (in many ways)to be with a man like Hubby.
It's important to see that we have great people around us, like you have G-man. I'm happy for you, my dear.
Hope you're having a nice long weekend.
xoxo
Steven, yes, I think making life simpler is a way to more happiness; at least it is for me. I don't like drama and living the simple life is usually free of drama. Thanks for stopping by on this fine Sunday.
Lakeviewer, yes, I think these are wise words. McMurtry put a great deal of simple philosophy into this wonderful piece of literature.
Alaine, sometimes it is nice to have some quiet time to get things done, but in the end having that special man at home safely is a great feeling.
Bonnie & Secret Agent, yes life can be good and we must make the best of it. One must be happy within oneself because there is no escaping. No matter where you go, there you are.
Ahhh Seeker, we were going through trials and tribulations at the same time. Aren't we lucky we came through and are now in such good places? Hope you have a good week ahead.
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