I'm thinking he found someone a little closer to home and rescinded the invitation to me to accomodate her. My best to them, if that's the case.

Tweren't meant to be.

I'm craving a nudgesicle.!!

Really, I don't think I need my tonsils cleaned... but that sort of tongue talent could be better used in other areas.

Lets just say I have some great talents that I can't put on a resume.

I've had all kinds:

The "Explore my throat with the tongue" kiss

The "No Lips, all Tongue" kiss

The "No Tongue, all Lips" kiss

The "Wet Fish" kiss

The "Take a deep breath and pray for a leak" kiss

The "Open wide, swallow my face" kiss

The "Peck"

The "Stiff Neck, Stiff Lip, Frozen kiss"

And the all out, "Passionate, Melt my shorts" kiss

I have found that if they can't kiss very well, it's pretty likely that there isn't much talent in the other passion arenas either.

One would think that simply observing (and taking mental notes) while watching a passionate love scene, that one could learn the proper (or preferred) techniques of a good kiss.

Funny story... back in my very young days, you know, those spin the bottle days... I was voted the best kisser and hence, was elected to teach all the others in our small group how to kiss. I never kissed the girls, but would demonstrate on the boys, of course.

If I encounter a poor kisser now, I try to subtly take the lead and hopefully, they will follow along. But I have also gently asked them to make specific subtle changes and eventually, they developed a more likeable kiss.

And then, some people just can't be taught.

Dang, I think I killed yet another thread.???

Well, it would be fun to watch your money GROW.

I still hold out hope for that ultimate love, the one that has us weak in the knees, head over heels in love. That's my perogative.

But my frustration is that I have been plagued by opportunists looking to scam me. I'm talking about these guys that pop up on my screen to chat and then fire all these qualifying questions at me. My being polite and willing to chat, I answer their questions and next thing you know, I'm being sent an email that is dripping with promises of love, commitment, devotion, a marriage proposal, and a request that I make the same immediate commitment of love, etc.

This is all within the first day or two of any type of contact or correspondence. I'm talking about ONE chat session and ONE email. The last three are from here on M2. Because I believe in finding love again, they seem to blast me with both barrels. I'd paste a section of one of the emails here, but don't want to step on someone's heart or privacy rights.

I'm not sure what drives these guys. I think one of them (widower) is desperately looking for a replacement Mom for his young child so he can regain custody from the grandparents in another country. He offers that fairytale love that we (as little girls) always dreamed about. But he doesn't even know who he is offering it to. Is he searching for the white whale?

I know these guys have their own hidden agendas... but at times it is tempting candy, much like the story of Hansel and Grettel.

Now that I am seeing the pattern, I am less apt to fall into their web of deception and/or desperation. I'm left feeling like I've fallen into quicksand or stepped into a tarpit.

But all these predators don't stop me from being open to the real thing.

I just wish they'd stop wasting my time. I don't have the heart to be abrasive since I don't know if they are a predator or some poor, desperate soul in search of a rescuer. I guess I feel that if I hold an injured bird in my hands, I would rather set it down gently so as not to injure it further. But I'd also like to drop-kick some of them. They all seem to be guys from the UK or some other country, disguising themselves as US citizens working abroad.

Can I ride with you on that roller coaster ride?

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I don't know, maybe it's just gas???

I sort them by color, then I start eating one at a time... taking one from each color so I always have at least one of each color left...

Then at last, when there is only one of each color left, I take the entire group and slowly chew them all at once... Don't want to play favorites.

Gotta be fair to all the colors.

Yes, as we get older and wiser, it's best to follow the philosphy... "If you can't beat 'em, shoot 'em.... oh no, that's not it....


"If you can't beat'em, join 'em"... hence the testosterone found in older women

Shoot, that one beer is really potent, I thought you said "Favorite" word. OOPS


Least Favorite: HATE

I have three, is that ok?

My sense of humor

My inner strength

Can't tell you the other one... it's riske'

Anyone hiring? I'd consider a move for a good job.

Hey JB, I just realized who the poster was here... nice to see you again... you really hit home on that read you did.

My responses followed your read.

Thanks for the insight.

I have family members who are losing their jobs. Each of us has a relative staying with us temporarily.

I've been jobless (laid off) since August and still appealing my unemployment, losing my vehicle, being sued for breaking a lease at a home I rented 3 weeks before the sudden job loss.

But I keep my sense of humor and I keep trying to find work. Good days and bad. All new territory for me.

Just check out my post: "Drama through no fault of our own..."

When in doubt... get another test.