LoVE

A word of advice before you start reading this post: I am the last person you want to hear any love advice from.... for several reasons, I don't think I want to get into. (If you know me, go ahead and ask me the next time you see me!). I will try however to share what I have learned about love, from either observation/personal experience:


As a kid/teenager, my views of loves were influenced by :

1) My parents's marriage...
2) My godmother's influence on my life: who often said: "Do not EVER depend on a man for happiness"
3) Beverly Hills 90201 (yes, the original!): two words: LUKE PERRY

In my early 20's my views of love were influenced by:

1) My new found freedom away from home
2) A very cynical view of the world, and men in general
3): Melrose Place (yes, the original!): more random hook ups by people in their mid twenties

In my mid to late 20's, my views of love were influenced by:

1) My own heartbreak
2) "Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind" on repeat
3) Beyonce!

In my late 20's, my views of love were influenced by:

1) Beyonce- part 2!
2) My godmother's disconcerting/devastating words after she re-married: "When are YOU going to get married?"
3) A long time of self discovery, soul searching and reflection....

In this new decade of my life, the most beautiful image of love is best described by the look of excitement and happiness on Mama F's face when she told me that her husband had just bought her "50 lbs of sand".

And there you have it!...I tried to warn you you.... I am not the best when it comes to love...

What I DO know, is that love is more than a feeling. Love is more than a moment, more than an emotion. Love has a sustaining power that transcends time, space and flaws. It takes many forms, and often disguises itself, but it always, ALWAYS, reveals itself in action.

On this note, have a great Thanksgiving, dear reader. I am thankful for YOU, wherever you are!

eed,