Sorry, reader(s). I’ve been busy.

It’s thundersnowing. Right now. In Lakewood. No, I’m not making this up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thundersnow

It started with a very light snowfall. Then there was an incredibly bright flash of light that lit up the sky, like someone standing outside my window with a camera flash. Then about 5 seconds later, a huge, KA-BOOOM! It happened a few more times and it’s now more like sleet. But not really. I think the correct precipitation is “snow pellets.” So I guess it should be called thundersnowpelleting instead.

21:36 - Now the Lakewood Police are reporting they can’t get up the hills because it’s “like an ice rink” out there.

It is not what we say but how we behave that defines us in the eyes of others. At some point talk must become action. When what we say does not reflect what we do, and vice versa, we cannot ever hope to foster the growth of trusting and mature adult relationships.

My word is my bond. I do not break it lightly. In matters of importance I make no promises I intend not to keep. Feeling-sparing fibs may feel better in the moment, but honesty is always best for long-term gain. Paint yourself in the best light: the light of truth. One can only be honest about himself to the degree he knows himself. Know thyself to help others to know you. Make compromises for the sake of truth and knowledge and communication. Do not put your needs above those of others and both sides will win.

dated ca. Dec. 1985, photo taken today

People are not disposable.

I’m starting to wonder if I’ll ever meet the right woman for me. How hard is it to find a beautiful, intelligent, honest, and reliable woman who doesn’t act like a little kid? I’m the male equivalent of all those things, so I expect what I have to offer in return. I haven’t dated much so rejection hurts. Even if I had dated a lot, rejection still hurts. Being alone hurts. There’s this pain, this hole in the middle of my chest. Sometimes I can patch it up with work and distractions, other times I’m so sad that I cry myself to sleep: just out of the pain of always having been alone. But I know who I am and what I want. I’m confident, intelligent, and handsome. And, quite frankly, I can afford to be a little picky. Looking back on my dating track record over the past few months, I haven’t found “the one” just yet, but now that I think about it, each and every woman who has gotten to know me finds me desirable or interesting in some way or another. There’s J, A, C, M, and K. Plus many others who haven’t even met me yet. The ones who met me wanted to see me again. So I have to be picky. I can’t afford to go after the first woman who shows interest in me without further scrutiny. She has to pass muster. Then well see what happens….

Lakewood Animal Control has it now, but I found a little old black dog walking in circles in the middle of Yale Ave at Eaton Pl. today at 12:30. It couldn’t see or hear but it was well-groomed and clean. It must have been very old. Lakewood Animal Control came by and picked it up. I posted a picture and description on yourhub and craigslist and asked the owners to call Lakewood Animal Control so hopefully the owners will find it. And if the owners don’t claim it, I’m sure somebody will now that it’s all over the internet.

Time
ticks by
so

slowly

when you’re waiting
for someone
to call you

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