If someone had told me
when I was sixteen
and insecure
that I’d come to enjoy
my own company more
than that of others
I’d have laughed.
Loud and long and clear.
But here I am perched
on the deck, watching
the fish jump and the birds
swoop. There’s not another
human in sight. And that’s
the best part. Just me, the
lake, the fish and my
fondest memories.
A trip through life with fingers crossed and eternal optimism.
Doing the best I can with what I have
kind of sad, but not so bad with cheese. cheese not provided.
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By Ian Garrabrant
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Praying for Eyebrowz 
Yes indeed, away from the madding crowd…
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Beautiful aspect of maturing
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I just love it … being by myself. But I used to hate it when I was younger.
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I was the same! Had to have friends around me all the time.
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While I do appreciate your well put sentiments I shy both people and the pastoral. I find it easiest to get alone in the big city. The darker the bar, the brighter my mood.
Regards,
Incommunicado in Chicago
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Never have I had the opportunity to live in a big city. And since I married really young I haven’t been in many bars. My husband doesn’t really care for crowds.
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It’s not the crowds, it’s the incongruity of being alone among the many. And a maneuver to better psychological managed this post-ironic social political era. The latter being a real thing. ( And of huge import during the coming election cycle.) The Millennials’ growing dialectic concerning a need for public and personal authenticity as opposed to individualist stand apart and cynical cool. Think about your BFF Hilary and her, “it takes a village,” versus Donald’s, it takes but a say anything strongman strategy. And your welcome, Painted Toes.
Regards,
Paperclip
Posting Near Peoria
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I feel exactly the same………had to be surrounded by friends, now I love a little solitude. I guess it means we are finally at peace with ourselves
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I guess so!
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As my mother-in-law likes to say “peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away…” I have always enjoyed time with my friends and family, but have also needed time alone.
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I like that saying!
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She usually says it after a large family gathering, as everyone leaves… 😀
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Ahhhh yes. That was me today too, with only some flowers and bees for company. It was wonderful.
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Very nice company!
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