... I don't say a lot, but I try to say something every day.

Take from that what you will.

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It snowed yesterday and it's snowing today. Temperature-wise, it's below freezing, so the snow is powdery.

With these January-like temps (it's normally in the low 40's this time of year), does that mean we'll have an early spring?

One has too hope!

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Everywhere I've ever worked, there's always been one person I had to avoid. Not because I don't like them... just the opposite. Whenever I run into this person, I wind up talking too much because we have similar interests. Not good in the workplace for me, because I wind up falling behind on my daily tasks.

Of course, if I get everything done required of me, I can't find them anywhere.

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So I met my old chum for lunch Monday. afterwards, we went back to my place and sat around talking for about 3 1/2 hours.

We caught up on the past and talked about where we are in our lives at the moment. Then we told what we want for the future for ourselves.

I drove my friend to his daughter's house and dropped him off.

This guy and I shared so much of our formative years, when everything was fresh and new in the world to us.

Do you know one simple way that you can tell someone is your friend for life?

When you see each other, whether it's been days, months or years... it's like you've never stopped seeing them at all.

I take great comfort in the fact that I'm lucky enough to have even one friend like that in my life.

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Last night I said something to my cousin on FB that came out as inappropriate. I apologized, but still feel bad about it... I mean, that's family. Today I received a message from one of my oldest friends. He's coming to town for a few days and wants to get together sometime. I really needed something like that to pick me up after the debacle of Saturday.

One door closes and another opens... or something like that.

It will be good to see my old buddy and have a good chat.

See? Don't focus on the negative when something positive is just around the corner.

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Sometimes a smile or a kind word can make someone's day, whether it's a friend or a complete stranger.

Don't be afraid to reach out.

SMILE!

I have a roof over my head, a job, money in the bank, a car, food, good friends and good family.

Do I have a special someone in my life? No. Am I open to the possibility? Yes, but in my elder years I'm much pickier than I was in my past.

For now, I am content with what I have and I feel blessed to have so much.

Life goes on and I plan on savoring every moment.

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I've just re-discovered the old silent movies.

Sometimes it's nice to watch a story unfold without bothersome dialogue.

If I want snappy dialogue, I'll watch a 1930's comedy.

Sorry, you have to be a cinema buff to understand.

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I am 66 years old. I lost the love of my life over 40 years ago. Through everything I've done since and all of the women I've known over the years, none have filled the spot in my heart like she did.

Yes, I've tried to forget her. I got rid of most of the photos (unless my family is in them) and the keepsakes that remind me of this time in my life. What I can't get rid of are the memories... the ones that come flooding back with a song or a movie from that time period.

Trust me. I am an intelligent man who knows that obsession can be the ruin of a person. 99% of the time I'm fine. I can turn off the music or the movies, can avoid the places we used to go together. But when she enters my dreams, there's nothing I can do about that. I wake up a little sad, but go on with my life and do my best to forget those enticing dreams.

Lately she has been in my dreams repeatedly. I know that this is like having a song stuck in your mind until it finally goes away. Eventually this segment will pass, too. Until then, I just have to keep a positive attitude and fill my thoughts with other things.

What is it they say? This, too, shall pass. Soon?

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