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I find it is getting harder and harder to sit down and write a blog post.

Of course, for the past two weeks I was busy with my friend Don who was on vacation here.
He is still working, not eligible for retirement until next year -- five and a half years younger.
Does that qualify me for cougar status?

Well, we had a good time together and even talked a bit about next steps for the relationship.
And now I feel a slight bit blue because he has gone back home.

I did have a meeting with the poetry group I belong to here. There have been some people who came and went over the past five years that I have been involved, but a certain core group has become a very important base for me as part of my Florida life. My VT writing group is equally as important to me.

A week ago the church service was all music with brief essays on the theme of finding home. It has haunted me since because I started reflecting on that unsettled feeling around transition times. Do I know where my home is? Most of the time it is where I am at the time, but when I need to make the change I find it getting harder and harder to be pulled in two directions.

I think it is time for reflection and decision.

Comments

  1. MaebemeApril 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM

    It sounds like you had a wonderful visit. I know the feeling of being pulled in different directions, my life is at one of those moments. Good luck with your decision.

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  2. joehApril 15, 2019 at 7:08 PM

    Anyone near retirement can't be jail bait, so cougar works.

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  3. BarbaraApril 15, 2019 at 8:05 PM

    I have been chatty lately but generally find it harder to sit down and write also. My, you do have a situation that pulls you in a lot of directions - all good.

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  4. Jenn JilksApril 15, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    You should do as the spirit moves you!
    I sit down as my knee is sore!!!
    Have fun with your life.

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  5. Linda ReederApril 15, 2019 at 9:58 PM

    I have no good advice. At least your choices are all good ones.

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  6. Terra April 16, 2019 at 12:01 AM

    You have some good options open to you.

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  7. gigihawaiiApril 16, 2019 at 11:06 AM

    5-1/2 years difference in age is quite impressive. My husband is 3 years younger, but he looks older. My friend's wife was 9 years older than him. Sometimes, age makes a difference as people get older. Good luck.

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  8. SextantApril 16, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    The Soul does as the Soul wants. We are just along for the ride. All will work out for the best. Choose wisely!

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  9. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)April 16, 2019 at 12:02 PM

    Home is where Rick is for me.
    Good luck with these decisions and choices.
    It is very nice that you have choices, You cougar you!

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  10. Arkansas PattiApril 16, 2019 at 2:21 PM

    I think as we get older, age makes less of a difference. If you were 19 and he was 14 that might be cause for raised eyebrows. Now--not even noticeable. Just enjoy. Could you go visit him?

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  11. Granny AnnieApril 17, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    No labels...just a woman having a good time with a dear friend. You go girl:-)

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