Thanks! Funny thing is, I’ve actually been here since 20o7, and was a starred commenter forever. I had to leave for a good while because of a stalker here (he’s still here), and I needed to lie low for my own safety, as well as the safety of my family, so I knew I would be coming back as a gray. But hey, I’m still…

Also, that was slutty, not slurry. And I’m not even drinking!

I know the feeling. My on/off partner seems to be off now, probably for good; we haven’t visited since July, and we have no plans to remedy that. And frankly, for me, it seems to be a use it or lose it thing when it comes to sex drive. I absolutely do NOT want to lose my hard-fought-for, long-thought-dead,…

That’s so heartening to hear :-) I actually read most of what’s posted here; I just don’t post much because until last night, I was perpetually gray. But I’m glad it worked out for you!

I KNOW THANK YOU!

Proceed with extensive caution! I understand that primal need to have a relationship with even bad parents; mine weren’t the best. Also - maybe I’m wrong, but didn’t your husband tell you a short while back that he wanted a divorce? Sounds like you’ve worked things out, so that’s great!

Samesies! I’m grateful to be starting the new year off with one goodthing.

Same. I can’t decide if my Hitachi is my gf or my bff. Either way, I kinda love her so. Would I rather have someone to actually lay their hands on me, and hold me after? Of course, but I’m not exactly going to ignore the siren call of my slurry electro-buddy.

Thanks. :-) She’s my boo, and I would do just about anything for my dogs. It was a better night last night, and we both got some sleep. Lucie is such a brave dog!

Thanks :-) I’m not sure where I’m sleeping, as she’s hiding in the master bedroom walk in closet, hiding from the fireworks. I sedated her, so maybe I’ll get a few hours of sleep. And I did get followed! That’s why I’m excited! Woot!

For the first time in 20 years, I’m at my own house and not sitting in my in-law’s den, bored to fucking tears. Unfortunately, it’s because one of my dogs had ACL surgery Tuesday and I’m here taking care of her. Just poured a glass of wine, and I’m hoping I don’t have to sleep on the floor with her again tonight,…

Happiest New Year, Mark, and thanks for the gross outs, laughs, and unwanted education on rosebudding. - an old-timer, gray, gerbil

I’ve done this twice, and had a great time both times. I used to paint when I was young, and let that go by the wayside as I aged, got married, had a kid, etc. It feels good to hold a paintbrush again, to create something. Neither of the classes I’ve been to included a “famous” painting. The first was of a crab, and…

(I know, and I debated, but ultimately thought that if I put the hyphen in there it would soften the blow.)

How do we know there wasn't foul play? He could have been Kik-ed.

#notalljerkbags

Awww, thank you :-) I was approached several times when he was younger, but I just never followed through. He has always been a happy, super friendly kid. This photo brought him to the attention of a local magazine, but it just felt “off” to me. I guess I was weird about it? I don’t know; he was an easy child, though,…

What a sweet gift to give people! We lived on an island off the cost of North Carolina at the time and didn’t have much in the way of severe weather, so sweaters were great most of the time. Plus, they’re so soft on young skin. A lot of the people on our end of the island were retirees, and they made over him like…

Same! My kid just turned 18, and he’s still into style and looking gooood in part, I (want to) believe because I dressed him nicely when leaving the house. This is my kid at George’s age; he also had the smocked outfits as an infant, beautifully hand-knit sweaters that people would stop me and offer to buy from me…