Good Morning/Day/Evening to all from Mrs. M and myself! 
I will have to apologize for skipping a day this weekend but I literally let the time get away from me. Haven't been able to say that since I had to retire in 2003.
Please don't think I am ungrateful or unappreciative of the
thread and all the support but I am beginning to wonder if I have spent my life with blinders on. With the career I had for 27 years, I know all too well that everything can't be rosy every day and kick you in the gut the next. Life was never intended to be all sunshine.
But while the good times are abundant, an admitted small selfish streak says why did I have to get to this age to learn about how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. As mentioned, I know my profession left me a bit jaded to say the least but the unselfish side of me says no matter what the age or when the lesson is learned, be thankful and enjoy the fact that you were blessed to live long enough to realize it and enjoy it.
Sitting by the Mrs. bed with a cup of morning coffee and just soaking up the good vibes - Looking into those gorgeous blue eyes of hers allows me to peer into the soul of my soul mate and see the dancing, carefree spirit that I fell in love with so many years ago. Yes, I know it sounds a bit too gushy perhaps for some but let me enjoy for a bit please.
As always, thank you to my friends, all of you. I'm not a true believer in karma from as theological perspective but I do believe that if you share the good you have to offer with others, it is simply the way God ordained things that you will be blessed in return. I hate to use the term "debt" as it is often associated with negatives but there are some happy debts of gratitude that are a joy to repay and pass along.
Such are the feelings I have for my friends here both new and of long standing. May each of you have a fantastic week and remember, despite the things we can't control, it is our choice to decide to be happy. For every negative, there is a positive waiting to be explored. Don't let any of those chances pass you by!
Steve
