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So something really good for yourself today, gardener. Something fun, something that will make a good memory. Take little gardener along.


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Thank you, Mrs. A.


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hm, thanks.
Originally Posted By: hoosiermama
Take little gardener along.
I like that. grinHe's coming; he's always up for some fun! laugh


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G, I know how painful these reminders can be. Mine was in May which I was dreading for days but guess what? I forgot all about it on that day due to a new legal bomb she'd lobbed on me at the time. When I did remember it was a day or so later and just a grim reminder of how different things are now. We must acknowledge and adapt to the change and go on about our daily routines.

The thing to remember is that you didn't walk away from your committment you made to her on this day, she did. So let this day be about taking comfort knowing you represent integrity.


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Thanks, Romeo.


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I hope your day went well in spite of its significance and memories, Gardener. I really had no idea how to handle my anniversary last month until stbx proposed his idea- I'm sure next year will be totally different. Next year will be easier for you, and the year after that, etc., I'm sure of that.

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Yesterday's post regarding today's anniversary sounded sad, now that I reread it. It wasn't. I wasn't. Just a bit wistful. Actually, no, not wistful: just pensive without the sadness.

Gardener's would-have-been 18th wedding anniversary today was a wonderful day!

Was going to head north to the mountains, hiking, but wasn't really in the mood for that.

As I posted to Mrs. A a few days ago, when I'm feeling particularly pensive, I need the ocean. So down I went to Southern Long Island to Robert Moses State Park next to the Fire Island National Seashore Preserve to soak up the Atlantic. Left at about 12:30 which meant no traffic.

Sometimes there's nothing like immersing all my senses in the expanse of ocean, sand, sky and horizon. The sounds, sights, smells, the feel of heat, sun, sand and cold ocean on the skin. Even the occasional, accidental taste of the salt water.
And all at an uncrowded beach.

I relaxed. Deeply. Meditated for well over an hour. Then walked about 3 miles to the deserted, no-swimming, natural, dunes part of the shore and sat inches from the water for about an hour. No one in sight at all. Wonderful.

And this may sound weird but then I let her have it. Out loud. Loud out load. My shouted words swallowed up by the roaring surf as I blasted her for every broken promise, commitment and, vow, for leading me on for months, for conspiring with the MC against me, for deceit, deception, taking advantage of my pain and good nature for her own gain, for vile, false allegations, for turning my stepchildren from me and on and on..
For. Every. Thing.

I had thought I finally reached the anger stage a couple of months back but this, this outpouring was visceral and cathartic.

Then I drove over to another nearby beach, Jones Beach State Park (N.Y.'s Riviera) where it is populated, crowded, miles of boardwalk, couple of restaurants, etc. Had myself one fine dinner.

And...I'm okay alone. I'm okay living alone. I'm okay with being single.
I'm okay.

Early on, I couldn't even imagine myself saying those words again someday.

Got home at 11:00.

Great day. Just a a great day.
Tomorrow's 19th anniversary of our first meeting will be a good day, too.

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that sounds wonderful. perfect. you're more than ok. you're thriving!


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Nice Gardener. Very nice. I spent my 14th anniversary with a very attractive friend in Chicago -- a Cubs game.

When I feel the need to get away -- Chicago is my choice. I love to get lost in its energy.

We are different people with the same goal.

I'm glad you're doing well.


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Thanks, CTH.
I love Chicago. StepD moved there in '03 and for a NYC born and raised BIC (Bronx Irish Catholic) I love Chicago, and still do. Was last there in late October.

I sure could use a "(very attractive) friend."

How to start over completely from scratch @ 56? (57 in three weeks.)
Where? How?

Oh, well. It will happen; it will make itself known


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"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac


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