To most a man who has never married is revered as smart, perhaps, even envied; however, a woman who has never married is expected to have something wrong with her. Perhaps she spent time in prison, maybe she has a rare blood disease or her home is filled to the…
Several hours have passed since I learned that my Father’s heart said – no more. I am unsure if I am in shock or if I am in comfort knowing that he left this earth, his way. Several years back we had another scare; however, his miraculous recovery caused all…
You’ve studied many languages, providing you with plenty of ways to express yourself. You are storyteller and people love to listen to you. Your voice is full of wisdom and your vocabulary is old-fashioned and immaculate. Take The Quiz Yourself Well, I’m nowhere close to 68; however, one cannot take…
It would be the most incredible occurrence in life; however, the timing is completely wrong. How can something so wonderful be considered so very wrong? Well, there are many things in this life that if they would have happened in another time or place – they would be celebrated, announced…
It’s no surprise that relationships of any sort take work; however, when they take effort to accept what you know you deserve more – what, are you really involved in? Are you selling yourself short? Some would immediately say yes, yet, to only make their own sacrificial choices. Remember, cast…
Last night I spent a great deal of time speaking with a very handsome man. I had wondered if he had interest or if he was seeking conversation with someone other than his travel mate. We spoke of past relationships, where we are now, the B-52’s and photography. It was…
2 Different states, 2 potential countries… where will we meet up? Will it be blissful? Will it be what we’ve both tempered to dream of? Questions asked; however, far too early to answer. Is this the beginning of the love story to end all others? Will she see in him,…
Relationships are as unique as the people in them. There are some that make complete sense as to why you’re in them and others that indicate you must have a whole box of screws loose to even remotely have your toe dipped in. Which are the most prevalent? The latter….
I love the word audacity; however, rarely have the chance to use it in general talk. Luckily, I have a situation in which to write about it. “It is the way it is, there’s no changing it.” “This is what you signed up for…” “Make the elephant feel comfortable, clear space and…
Recently someone told me that our relationship was ‘temporary’. I had to do everything I could to remain calm; however, after I had that not always taken ‘time-to-think’…. I realized how true that was. Life has a way of showing us just how ‘expendable’ we are. We all know that…
I’m still furious that the flags were NOT lowered and when I am furious – I write, here’s another CountryClaire original. I did not know these heroes and just recently learned their names For they never sought the glory nor hungered for this fame Each name represents a tragedy that…
Most fairy tales are just that, tales; however, true love does exist, yet, it rarely entails singing birds, dwarfs or potions. It starts when a man and a woman happen upon one another in this populated packed portal. Here’s where our story begins… similar to most love stories, this did not…
You were a queen! Your memories reveal that you were a powerful and enchanting queen in your past life! You were seductive, romantic, strong, determined, and a true lover of the arts. You were admired by your kingdom and relentlessly pursued by the all the men (and even the ladies!)…
With the entire December album of George Winston playing in the background I write this. Thanksgiving being the first song. The holiday itself is about sharing, time with family and taking your stomach to task. As I listen to George display his talent, I wonder about my ‘special purpose’ as…
All too often people write about the misses of life, the opportunities that have passed or how they never opened the door meant for them. Society is more interested in the demise of another versus the stories of triumph, success or reached goals. It’s such a very sad thing that…
Any girl is ‘a girl‘; however, ‘the girl’ is the goal I have. Recently, I said this to someone. Not that I was expecting him to just up and love me; however, the situation caused me to say something. I’ve been a girl in many situations; however, I have yet…
She asked that he walk away He said; it can’t be done He asked that she stay She said; it can’t be done Can their love go astray It Can’t Be Done Anything worth anything comes with challenges; however, when forced to evaluate risk versus reward, the person who has…