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MyMagicMist

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Hang in there. I’ve endured one and said that I wouldn’t endure another. I know if it came down to it I would but not be happy. I firmly believe that I wouldn’t do a third for the same reasons you said.

I and her get along fine as friends, as a couple, ... not married. We get married, it fouls everything up for us. Neither of us is sure how, why, what happens.

We've agreed to live together for now. When we're able, we'll have an amicable divorce. Our grounds are simply irreconcilable differences, we cannot figure out how to "make it work" so we cannot reconcile. Each of us is doing what we believe "right" and what the other sees as that as well.

Maybe we're just "too perfect" to be married. We still communicate, have disagreements, have compromises, have run-of-the-mill. It just, we aren't, "together". Last night, she says, "forget us being on the same team. Are we even on the same field?"

A week or two back, she was sick in bed for two days. She took herself to the E.R. and was told it was a UTI. They give her antibiotics and told her to rest, it would eventually pass.

During those two days, I being charitable, made a sandwich for a homeless person I saw at Gabe's. Well, that of course was the wrong thing to do. I should have been attending her. Honestly, I didn't know what else to do for her. I might have made her meals too.

She's an adult, capable of speaking even despite feeling crappy. She never once asked anything from me. I had no clue she needed or wanted anything, maybe I ought to have. I don't know, honestly. Do know I'm tired of walking on eggshells and always doubting everything I do, say. We're both human beings.

Love is supposed to be forgiving. Humans have faults. She keeps sending mixed messages. One time simply "being there" is worth nothing, the next it is priceless. Damned either way.

And yes, I understand she is a woman and women have the right to change their minds. This goes beyond that. She'll ask my opinion and do the exact opposite anyway. I told her to stop asking me.

Don't know, thought for 20 plus years we were doing at least alright. *smh* Guess not.
 

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I should have been attending her. Honestly, I didn't know what else to do for her. I might have made her meals too.

IMO you at least should have asked if she needed anything or if she wanted you to do anything for her. Just my 2 Bits........................

And with Women you are damned if you do and damned if you don't................
 

MyMagicMist

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IMO you at least should have asked if she needed anything or if she wanted you to do anything for her. Just my 2 Bits........................

Yep, I get that and yes I can own up I should have done better. There is a lot I ought to have done better. I confess to that. There's a lot she could have done better, too. I don't hold on to it, and I forgive, let it go. I love her, so I overlook.

Not saying I'm in the right. In fact, I'll admit a lot of times I was very wrong. Not arguing over right or wrong, winner, loser, score keeping. What I'm getting at is being in love.

And my mind has been blown lately. It isn't working the way either of us think it ought to work, apparently. We cannot find a "middle ground" so it does at least work.
 

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Morning. Nice to see folks still write and speak with power. Below is a recent public statement illustrating that. Quoted here in good faith and fair use of a public official. Will refrain from articulating an opinion upon the subject he was broaching, saying only I concur with his last sentence.

Adherence to the rule of law is a bedrock principle of the Department of Justice. And our nation’s commitment to the rule of law sets an example for the world. We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone. -- Special Counsel Jack Smith,Washington, DC ~ Friday, June 9, 2023

Again, think it is a statement conveyed in and with power. Nice seeing that such use of language has not faded away. My intention is not political, though I'm sure Aristotle would remind, "everything is political". The eloquence of the statement is what I'm focused on in posting it.

We, in general, do not see much use of such potent verbiage any longer. It gives me a sense of hope, knowing folks still do communicate like that. Nice to get "out of my own skull" a bit.

Yeah, morning.
 
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Hey @SteveS45 do you like to read? Fiction?

You probably know about these books, author Nelson DeMille, a series of two books called "The John Sutter Series," books are named "The Gold Coast" and "The Gate House." I'm about 60 pages from the end of the first book. It's been a really good read, and funny - but the humor is mostly ironic, with some sarcastic leanings - but as I guess you can tell by the title of book 1, it's set in your neck of the woods. I just thought if you hadn't already, you might enjoy reading.
 

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Hey @SteveS45 do you like to read? Fiction?

You probably know about these books, author Nelson DeMille, a series of two books called "The John Sutter Series," books are named "The Gold Coast" and "The Gate House." I'm about 60 pages from the end of the first book. It's been a really good read, and funny - but the humor is mostly ironic, with some sarcastic leanings - but as I guess you can tell by the title of book 1, it's set in your neck of the woods. I just thought if you hadn't already, you might enjoy reading.

Thanks but I haven't read a book in years~! Maybe I should start again?
 

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*the phone rings, gets answered* "Ben, this is _ with Gabe's. You can take today off. We need to cut hours, hon, sorry." "S'okay, need a little rest anyway. Been running hard two weeks. Thanks." "Oh, okay. Have a good one." "Y'all run 'er slow, sweetie." "Thanks Ben." ...

"Well, woman. No work at Gabe's today." "Good, I'm back to bed." "A'ight. I piddle, nap, maybe go to pool in a bit." "Kay, member your wassilin' coming on later." "Uh huh."

Just a day like "that". :) :p :D
 
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Thanks but I haven't read a book in years~! Maybe I should start again?

I used to read all the time when I was a kid, but later got out of the habit, especially while my kids were growing up. There was just too much going on to have the peace and quiet to do any reading. But once I got used to reading on my laptop and phone, about ten years ago, and then signed up for Kindle Unlimited, I've been reading an average of a couple books a week ever since. Some of what I've read is drivel, but then some of it is great. When I find an exceptional author, I try to read everything they have available on KU.

"The Gold Coast" is a terrific story. I think you'd like it - but you also are a busy guy and may not want to dedicate the time. It's a long book.

I just thought of you because of it being set on Long Island. :) I have known about the mansions in Newport for a long time, but had no idea that there was a similar collection of huge estates on LI. This book is about more than just that, though; it's a story about Mafiosi who infiltrate the Gold Coast community. Upset the locals in big ways. lol
 

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I and her get along fine as friends, as a couple, ... not married. We get married, it fouls everything up for us. Neither of us is sure how, why, what happens.

We've agreed to live together for now. When we're able, we'll have an amicable divorce. Our grounds are simply irreconcilable differences, we cannot figure out how to "make it work" so we cannot reconcile. Each of us is doing what we believe "right" and what the other sees as that as well.

Maybe we're just "too perfect" to be married. We still communicate, have disagreements, have compromises, have run-of-the-mill. It just, we aren't, "together". Last night, she says, "forget us being on the same team. Are we even on the same field?"

A week or two back, she was sick in bed for two days. She took herself to the E.R. and was told it was a UTI. They give her antibiotics and told her to rest, it would eventually pass.

During those two days, I being charitable, made a sandwich for a homeless person I saw at Gabe's. Well, that of course was the wrong thing to do. I should have been attending her. Honestly, I didn't know what else to do for her. I might have made her meals too.

She's an adult, capable of speaking even despite feeling crappy. She never once asked anything from me. I had no clue she needed or wanted anything, maybe I ought to have. I don't know, honestly. Do know I'm tired of walking on eggshells and always doubting everything I do, say. We're both human beings.

Love is supposed to be forgiving. Humans have faults. She keeps sending mixed messages. One time simply "being there" is worth nothing, the next it is priceless. Damned either way.

And yes, I understand she is a woman and women have the right to change their minds. This goes beyond that. She'll ask my opinion and do the exact opposite anyway. I told her to stop asking me.

Don't know, thought for 20 plus years we were doing at least alright. *smh* Guess not.
the saying is ' its not often i am right, but i am wrong again. listening to one side is hard. there will be a different side to the other persons story. the ideal is somewhere in between. no one can take a side its not our right, we can only say what we see, from my view, i think yes, you not only domn seem to be in the same field, in fact you dont even seem to be on the same planet. i would hope you could stay friends but it would have to be in different homes. i wish both of you well. if someone is not well i would have thought human nature may have made you at least attempt to assist or let her know you are there if needed. that is not intended as a criticism, merely a thought.
 

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Look

Neon green
Jagged rock
Summer breezes

by Maow Sunday June 18, 2023

Went to her mom and dad's for dad's day. Saw Maow there and he wrote/mentally spoke that. "You gift da." Told him now I needed to come up with a Tanka to respond.

The neon green is the leaves hanging over a jagged rock on the other side of the road, blown in Summer breezes. Told him I thought cats didn't see color. He scoffed, "hooman know what hooman know."

I'm a dad to critter kids. Gave me a little different perspective on the day.

Still really unsure regarding wife & I. Going to help pay down bills, get her mom paid back. After that, if she still wants divorce, so it'll be once we can afford it. She told me it has been the same old with us. Neither of us seem to want that.

I cannot change to suit her, nor her me. Truth of it, she's become frigid. Would like to think it is time of life for her but considering she's been this way nearly all the time, well. She claims depression but won't look for help. We've changed environments so many times, to no avail in helping her feel any better.

I am indeed a provider. She's just refusing to see it. Yes, I stumble at times. However, I keep moving forward the best I can. I find work, work, provide. Got at her today a little.

"Fuck no, you are not touching the fucking credit cards!" I growled at her. "That would have been your alpha male for you if they were out of work. Me, I let you do what we needed to do. Yes, we will play catch up but as I said, we muddle through. It's what we do." Her head snapped. Think she realized what I was saying and saw what I had felt, been feeling. She also saw how quickly she'd not want her vaulted "Alpha".

Tells me I'm not because I grant her respect in helping with the load. She can't have her castles and fantasies but still be all feminist about reality. I know she can do, just as well as I can do. That's being a team in my thinking. Nah, guess not according to hers.

Apologies for a one-sided venting. Will refrain from any further. I'm just wrung out today, tired of not really knowing shit. Not going to ask her, winds up a fight and us both getting boiled. No point in that.
 

MyMagicMist

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Going to go to work for schools today. If no one else shows up, will call her to fetch me. Not sure about this new holiday. Got asked if I was working today. Just figured everyone was. Now, tomorrow is WV day, and I'll take it off as everyone is.

Will be working at the school until July 3, I believe. Gabe's only has me scheduled for Saturday this week. Waiting on a few 215-day jobs to post with schools. Then, I'll have full time there and can drop Gabe's.
 

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I do drink Dandelion with Red and White clovers as a tea. Also eat them.. :).............
Dandelion wine can be rather yummy. Can also sneak up on a person. Had drunk a gallon once before I hit the floor. Laid there swearing I wasn't drunk while laughing my ass off at myself, knowing I was shit-faced. Never felt it coming.

Almost as bad as half gallon of sweet peach shine out of Kentucky. Whew, drank that and didn't feel a thing for a few hours. Sure as hell got a load of wood piled in no time.
 

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