I was only married to Paul Adams Hawkins for a small ten years. A short tumultuous time, two children, two
jobs, homes with white sofas, lots of art school, and a miserable ending to it
all. After two more wives, two more
children who love their Pop, and mountains of stone worked, he died.
I’ve been with Robert George Bailey for a comfortable 35 years. Our life has had its own underlying passions
but none like the drunk and drugged years with Paul. We have less creativity but far more inner
growth. He’s a loner. On occasion, I miss the crowds that used to gather every
day at my house. I do miss him terribly when
he isn’t here.
He’s one of the good guys. His boss
gave him another nice bonus yesterday, and his manager gave him a raise. I’m not the only one who thinks he is one of
the good guys.
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- Himself: Putting more tape on the stairs to define the stripe that will go down both sides of the steps. Lunch, and work at the museum.
- Myself: Got a wagonload of new nautical books. Ended up redoing all the moldy, damaged, unsalable hundreds of books I packaged to go out on Wednesday. I was so angry I was spitting when I left because the manager didn’t admit she was the one that left me the mountainous mess. George says to ignore her, and to survive her, I will.
- Reading: FEAR…in smaller doses.
- Gratitude’s: George.
The both of you still look handsome and happy. Who could ask for anything more!
ReplyDeleteWe are just vastly wider. LOL
DeleteAren't we all?? Wider is not a bad thing as long as you're here with us. Love you!
DeleteI suspect I would forego the creativity for inner growth, given the choice, Mage.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying for balance. :)
DeleteIt seems that you did well not to give up on men and marriage.
ReplyDeleteIt took ten years to have a good grasp on sanity.
DeleteThe thirty five years speaks volumes that you made a wonderful choice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a keeper for sure.
ReplyDeleteGood picture of the two of you... So glad you found one another. You're BOTH keepers!
ReplyDeleteWe have had a good 35 years.
ReplyDeleteYou struck gold with your spouse, Mage and so did he. Congratulations on a wonderful 35 years together.
ReplyDeleteI just saw your note about your manager's mess becoming yours to handle. This is a volunteer job, right? If I got that frustrated, I'd walk away. But, that's me. I don't do well with frustration when it's my time and energy that are donated. I expect appreciation for my time and energy.
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