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!
