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Life & Events > Serial Monogamy
 

Serial Monogamy

This seems to be the new way of life for Americans. I can't
believe it is a bad thing except when heartbreak is involved. Just think of all the fresh starts you get to
have.

I was thinking about this yesterday while Bobby and I attended a funeral. There were people just going on with
the same old lives for forty or fifty years. No upheaval,
no variety, just stuck in a rut.

The array of white hair made it hard for me to pick out
anyone I had known long ago. Not that I am condeming white
hair. I just wish mine would get white so I wouldn't have
to color it monthly. I think mine is probably iron gray
like my sister has and I find it most unattractive.

There was one funeral attendee that had black hair on top
and long red roots. I had to wonder what sort of fashion
statement she had in mind.

I don't know what the point of this post is except to say
that I am glad to be alive and well. I am not ready to go
at this time and funerals always bring this thought to
mind.

posted on May 27, 2011 6:31 AM ()

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My nape hair is brown, at the temples I am pure white, somewhere in there is some mousy gray and it will eventually turn pure white like my mom, who never had to use blueing. Since I don't like the multi-colored look, I color everything light blonde. I have recently had, as you know, an opportunity to cherish life more and I am living each day with a renewed sense of gratitude.
comment by tealstar on May 29, 2011 5:58 AM ()
Funerals remind me to embrace the moment and cherish each day, that life is indeed so precious and tomorrow is never guaranteed. It's hard to fall into complacency or accept ruts when I am celebrating and cherishing my NOW.
comment by marta on May 28, 2011 3:15 PM ()
I prefer "cereal" monogamy.
comment by solitaire on May 28, 2011 6:08 AM ()
What kind of cereal?
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:45 AM ()
One rut after another. My life story. Serial ruts. I hate funerals.
comment by jondude on May 27, 2011 9:11 PM ()
Looking from the outside, I would say you have a rich life with a lot
of friends and cat love and with your skill in art.
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:46 AM ()
I am glad someone else has the same problem as me. My hair is a really ugly salt and pepper gray and brownish/black so I have to color it. My sister has beautiful white hair; her hair started turning when she was in high school. Oh well, the bright side is at least I have hair.
comment by gapeach on May 27, 2011 6:34 PM ()
Yes, we are grateful for having hair. I would hate to be bald.
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:47 AM ()
I enjoyed my serial monogamy for all my youth. your hair in your avatar looks pretty!
comment by kristilyn3 on May 27, 2011 3:36 PM ()
Me too. Thanks for the compliment.
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:48 AM ()
That's us here, plodding along in the rut.
comment by troutbend on May 27, 2011 1:05 PM ()
Oh my goodness! You aren't in a rut. You live in two very different places and you have Gary and Buddy! All spring and summer you are surrounded with beauty.
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:50 AM ()
But I like being stuck in a rut.
comment by nittineedles on May 27, 2011 10:33 AM ()
It depends on the rut doesn't it?
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:51 AM ()
The ole saying"Do not hang around with ole people"
Avoid funerals.To stayed alive stay away from these.
comment by fredo on May 27, 2011 9:27 AM ()
I try not to hang around with old people. I think being old is an attitude. You and I are not old except in years.
reply by elderjane on May 28, 2011 9:53 AM ()

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