Home early...

The other day I came home in the middle of the afternoon from working out of town - and found CJ's car in the drive: a bit unusual, I thought. And, almost immediately I began entertaining thoughts that she might be home doing some "entertaining" of her own. It was an engaging thought - OK, a fantasy. Jealousy has never been my thing...

Perhaps this is a fantasy I can muse over comfortably - imagining walking in and finding her "en flagrante" - because it's so highly unlikely. Or, maybe not.

When I got married - a million years ago and in another lifetime - I entered into one of those "open" marriages. I was very young - and admittedly, pretty darn naive. But, we both put theory into practice with forays and explorations, sometimes with mutual friends, and it never disturbed me. Often, in fact, quite the contrary. I recall one friend visiting us for a time and she jumping into bed with him each morning after I'd gone to work.

If I have any regrets it's probably that the three of us didn't take advantage of a unique situation and push the limits of the small double beds! But, that's another story.

So, I walked into the house the other day to find CJ in her coat gathering up some items for an errand she had to run. A much more quotidian moment than the one I was conjuring. Still, it sets the mood for the nice homecoming....

Resurfacing...

I've been working out of town this week. I'll be back with you soon. Thanks for stopping in!!

I'll scratch yours....

CJ called me late this morning and said she was feeling antsy. Restless. Itchy. "Oh yeah...?" I said grinning to myself. "I have been too." I added. So, we went out to a local spot for lunch...

Huh??

Time was when "itchy" never made it to lunch. Or, at least "lunch" was at home and didn't necessarily involve hamburgers. But, times have changed - and, we're both living better thru chemistry these days. Both feeling the side effects of our antidepressants - and, happily, able to make jokes about it.

We made a note after lunch to remember to scratch each other's itch!

And, I bet we will!

Soon!

Ummmm.... Maybe not.

I supposed to hang a couple of exterior doors today. I'm thinking it can wait. Maybe I'll just peruse a few blogs instead. See you there!

Baby, it's cold outside....

HNT

This is looking good about now. Damn, it's cold here today....

Wednesday

First of all I have a housekeeping question: I've edited and updated my links - over there to the right. Some have remained "clickable" and others are not. The HTML code is identical. Why are they not clickable?

So, in lieu of sharing insightful personal relevations (sometimes in short supply) I offer the following. I hope it holds some entertainment value for you!

I was certified for scuba diving in 2002 - and now am a certified Master Scuba Diver. It has been one of the things that has most animated my world in this life (so far). I dive year 'round here in Maine (see my earlier posts). And, about once a year there are a couple weeks of warm water diving as well - ie Caribbean: usually in late-winter, about the time we're all going nuts with the long winter; when these 18" snow storms stop being entertaining. And, our low-temperature readings stop feeling like good bragging-rights fodder.

Now that the holidays are over (blessedly) I hunker down for the long haul with two main thoughts: remaining financially solvent (I am self-employed), and the upcoming trip to 82* salt water....

I usually bring my U/W camera on dives. Unless, of course, I'm diving for my dinner: scallops! - when I carry a catch-bag. But, that's another story.

So, today I'll share some eye-candy in the form of undersea life. Enjoy!!


Long-snout sea horse and brain coral




Sand-covered sting ray




Hawk's bill turtle

Thought for Tuesday

"To live with the conscious knowledge of the shadow of uncertainty, with the knowledge that disaster or tragedy could strike at any time; to be afraid and to know and acknowledge your fear, and still to live creatively and with unstinting love: that is to live with grace."

--Peter Henry Abrahams, The View From Coyaba

The quote is from a friend's daughter - 22 years old and a cancer survivor....

New Year's!

OK. I'm going to try an resurrect this long inert blog..... Stay tuned!!

Believe it or not, I'd lost the URL to this! I thought it might have been deleted by the Blog-gods. So, at least I'm not starting from scratch.