Paul's Corner

I only know of a few couples who are still 'in love' with each other. You and your wife are one of them. Many people I know love their spouses, but the 'romance' is kind of gone.

My neighbors are still in love with each other. Every year they try to 'one up' and give the other a surprise birthday party. This year the wife turned 40. He hired a "party bus" and we all were on it when they arrived. A party bu8s has the middle part seats taken out and you can arrange refreshments. She had no idea where we were going. First it was to a bowling alley and we all participated. I got a -3. I haven't bowled in over 40 years. Then back on the bus and the next stop was at a Nascar type race track where we had two teams and four sessions. Some of the people were quite good. When the races were over it was back on the bus to our next stop whick was a local Casino. I have never been to one, and it was quite an experience. I did no gambling, but I did have a splendid dinner of steak and lobster. The prices were reas reasonable. After dinner I just walked around watching the people. At midnight we piled back on the bus back to where our cars were parked and went home. All in all it was about a 6 hour party and was a lot of fun. I don't know how she is going to top this one for his birthday.

Since my stroke I have been doing fine. I still have a little numbness in the corner of my bmouth. It feels like Novacaine wearing off. I will be going to see the Doc's next Monday and Tuesday to adjust my meds.

Spring has sprung here with all the beautiful spring flowers in full bloom.

Take care and love to all,
Marge

Mornin'! I really appreciated conversations last summer, but once school started back, I don't find the time to chat. I do check that all is well from time to time. I noticed this morning that a very strong cyclone hit Australia over night. Everyone fine? Being from the US gulf coast, I sympathize with what it means. As we are learning in Florida, it is not the few hours of the hurricane, but the years later setting folks' lives back in place. Springtime Blessings,

Mari-Jean

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

PAUL-Are you safe? I'm talking about the clycone that hit Oz over the weekend?

As for the kiss conversation...with each baby-we kissed each other alot while holding them. I love the looks on their faces. Then, they get to the point where they give kisses themselves. I'm all for kisses-I do feel close and special when the kiss is totally unexpected. And, I feel extra special when my husband (whose almost a foot taller than me) stoops to my level instead of me rising on my toes! My girls love kisses, too! And, boy, am I glad-I'd have to get rid of them if they didn't!!

MARGE-Thank you for updating us on your recovery. I've always hated for the novacaine feeling to wear off! Hopefully-you'll be back to doing plenty of kissing yourself!

HUGS!
Abeth

Certainly a great way to have fun with intimacy!

Neat idea.

I too saw the Cyclone news this morning at the gym on the tv. Hope everyone who lives in Australia is safe and sound. I wasn't able to see what parts it affected.

-Tracie

How on earth can you live on two kisses a day??! I think I would wither away and die. Smooches and hugs at every opportunity! Especially on elevators.

Awwwwwwwwwww, Paul that's so sweet and romantic!

Hope you and your family are well.
Best of luck with everything.
Lots of Love.
Clair. XXX

I'm really affectionate too Paul, but my son will have none of that so no luck there, that goes with my sister too who *hates* to be touched. I kiss my mum and dad and hug them whenever I see them or leave them. I get most of my kisses from my pets though. My dogs and my cat. They are so affectionate just like me so it works well...
as far as a boyfriend I just don't have time for that right now.
But lucky Andrea :)

xxxoo
Tea

Dear Paul (and others),

I have been a reader of this forum for several months now, and have done as instructed (read all the old stuff before launching into a new topic), which takes some doing, as you are all quite prolific and . . . well, you know . . . verbose. great reading, though.

Paul, I wanted you especially to know how much I have learned about myself from reading here. My own battles with God and destiny are beginning to find answers (from within me, but who knew they were there?).

Now that I've broken through and signed my name, I'll be writing again, because I KNOW you guys really want to hear my life story.

Incidentally, to make this a viable post on the current topic, I find that unless I force myself to find opportunities to kiss my boys, I will eventually pull back (subconsciously). They need it, and so do I, so my goal is to find 20 opportunities to hug or kiss the younger two (with whom I spend my days) and to kiss the older ones as often as I see them throughout the day. They'll think I've gone completely 'round the bend, I'm sure, but they'll adjust.

Nice to "meet" you all. (brave me!)

-Melanie

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

MELANIE-Welcome! Hope you continue to post.

HUGS!
Abeth

Cat, I agree with you...two kisses a day are hardly enough, elevators or not. (We live on the first floor.)

We just celebrated our 53rd wedding anniversary, and Ellie and I feel fortunate to be together in a community that has its share of illness, and loss of spouses, etc.

There's still a lot of hand holding around here, for I read somewhere that those that hold hands live longer! Handholding is so nice..especially when one has to step up a curb or get out of the car!

I am showing "Strictly Ballroom" in DVD in our media auditorium this evening. I've shown it before, but people still come multiple times.

Such a love story...Fran and Scott share only two kisses in the whole film. There are none of
those sloppy in-the-mouth "kisses" but the kisses of my generation...gently on the mouth, with a symphony orchestra playing a crescendo in the background.

Lovingly and shalom,

Gran Mil

Marge,

Paul,
You smooth devil.
Hey, I'll bet you're popular at home!

Peter

Welcom Melanie! Did you really read through all the old posts!!!! A huge task but I hope a really good one as I know there is plenty of positive thoughts and direction to be found in the past posts. Some good friends who we dont hear from, some others that I am glad we dont hear from and always some good friends that come here often for a word or a hello. So welcome and thanks for making the leap.

Now as for my two kisses a day - yes not really good enough is it. I was going to defend myself and say that after 18 years of marriage and a couple more going out before that one tends to get a little blazay (how on earth do you spell that - blah zay?) lazy about showing affection, one tends to accept that the other is there and just do other stuff. But being lazy is not an answer nor worthy of defense so I will pull my socks up and make sure my kissing rate goes up. Mind you with three kids and a wife I do get quite a few kisses on any given day.

The sad thing about kids growing up is as they get older holding Dad's hand is not cool! So I am lucky if I get a quick hand hold whilst walking at the shops etc but they do like to walk arm in arm with me and that is nice. My wife and I often hold hands when we are out walking or shopping - I like it and so does she.

I also hold my Mums hand when we go out together. It's about freindship, love and respect. And if I/we live longer then wow what a bonus!

Paul, you and everyone else here are very fortunate indeed, to have someone to kiss, hug and hold hands with on a daily basis. Treasure those moments, for all too soon, they slip away and you might wind up all alone... like me.

Sally C.

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

MY DEAR MILLIE-53 years? Congrats to you both! I just listened to a Vince Gill song "Look At Us" and it's about after all these years together-he's still enamoured by her. I think of my husband in the same way.

I love that my girls are still little because I can get away with plenty of kisses and hand holding! Thanks Paul for reminding me that they'll grow up and feel funny-it's just a stage-they come round after you're old!

HUGS!
Abeth

Oh Paul. You are just too much of a good thing. What a way to keep the closeness going.

Touch is sooo important. Even if it's not the lips doing the touching, ya know what I mean? Humans need touch. Fortunately or unfortunately; however you want to look at it, I only have daily touch from my two very loving cats of 13 years. I've had them since they were 7 weeks old.

I have a friend who had a baby almost six weeks ago. She and her husband are very close friends of mine. He is a hugger, she isn't really.I love them alot. They are kind enough to let me kiss baby Ethan whenever I see him. I love to smell him and stroke his hair. (not in a weird way. lol)

Both of my sweet darling kids live out of state. We send the love, kisses and hugs very very strongly on our frequent phone calls. I also send all my love to all my family members via each phone call and email. But there is nothing like touch. I do miss it. I have no family here in Colorado.

Being of Italian decent, I am very physical and affectionate. Sometimes,I hope that I am blessed to have a mate again someday, although, I am very self loving and o.k. alone.

I make myself sound ancient. I'm not. I did a heck of a lot of living at a pretty early age. It's all o.k. Life is still good.

Love you guys and send you each a big fat kiss and hug for your day!

Congrads to Millie and Ellie on their 53rd wedding anniversary!

Much love to both,

Julie

My cat Freyja has a request: "Can you please make her stop?!?!? While I like the hugging and kissing when I'm in the mood for it, of late I have noticed an increase of it, esp. when I want to sleep or just lounge around. I think reading this post made her do it--i.e. disturbing my peace and quiet. HELP!!!"

No comment other than a big :-) from Evelyn

Oops!!! Congrats Millie and Ellie!!!!!!

Sally C you are not completely alone - you have us! Sending you a big hug and a peck on the cheek :) Another one for MaryS too!

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

EVELYN-I'm suffering the same thing with my 2 cats! While they are very dear to me-enough is enough-I need my sleep.

HUGS!
Abeth

Thank you, Abeth, Evelyn, Julie, and Paul for your good wishes on our 53rd...we're still wondering where the years went.

One friend said his secret for a long, happy marriage is stated in two words..."yes, dear!"

I want all of you to know that the film evening the other night was one to remember, and cherish!

I showed "Strictly Ballroom" in DVD on our new
16'x9' screen, and it was glorious, like seeing it for the first time. The audience (about 170 people) sat like in a trance...no one moved, they were so focused. The color, the music, the dancing, the acting, THE LOVE STORY, was still fresh, and when the red curtain fell and "The End" appeared, a big applause filled the room!

People wanted to know about you today, Paul, and I told them that you were a devoted husband and father of three beautiful girls, and that you were now into various projects, with film projects, like "Razzle-Dazzle" and TV projects including "Dancing With The Stars", your cooking shows, and your brewing interests.

I also told them that you are still very handsome, for they remarked about your demeanor
as Scott, your dancing, and your marvelous acting.

Many people had seen SB more than once in this auditorium, but this was the first on our new screen in DVD.

You touched the hearts of us senior women and men and for that we thank you!

Shalom and Love,

Gran Mil

Paul, I love the fact you love to kiss. Kiss and be kissed is something I could never get enough of. But why are men so complicated? I went out with a guy awhile back and he wanted me to court him. I don't have time to court anyone. Why can't guys be a little more slutty like they were in high school, now they come with so much emotional baggage.

Hi Paul
I agree with Grandma Mil.
Although I am only in my teens I adore Strictly Ballroom. The dancing is wonderful, it inspired me to take up dance myself. I also love the story that goes on in the background with Scott's father as well as the whole love story between Scott and Fran. I listen to the soundtrack most days, I use the Tango musicto practise. I must say though it looked painful when Scott was slapped by his mother.

Anyway, I thought this might interest you. (I saw it on a fridge magnet.)
“Today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday and all is well.”

Hope everything is going okay!

Lots of Love.
Clair. XXX

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

TEA-You had me cracking up about men coming with so baggage. Ya know, we had our turn with the women's movement and I guess men think it's now their turn!!

HUGS!
Abeth

I agree with Millie, the movie brings magic into the heart.

much love to everyone!

Julie

Ps: and Grandma Millie I'll try to call today.

okay . . .

Everybody just hanging on with comments until the 31st? Let it out, guys, you'll explode.

Personally, I've had a "busy" 3 months. It actually feels like at least 6 months. It's amazing how much you can get done if you're only home about 4 hours a day (and some of that needs to be sleep!). I have two 10-hour blocks of time each day. Sometimes I can catch some sleep during one of them, more often than not, I sleep from Friday night to Sunday afternoon.

I love both my jobs. I wish one of them was fruitful enough to be the single job, but until then . . .

Abeth, you are in Maryland, right? I thought I read that you were. So am I (although it's very poor OPSEC to let any personal information slip out). Overseas we weren't even allowed to speak on the metro systems, so as to not call attention to ourselves. My daughter got chewed out by State Dept security for wearing her Elmo shirt. Doesn't everyone know Elmo?

Right. . . off to job #1.

Later, guys.

-Melanie

You people are just the best! I just wanted to say that.

Paul, thanks for the "peck" and hug! I actually felt it! I hadn't been in for a few days and what a pleasant surprise that was! I always feel so "hugged" at this site.

I have to say again, you are all simply the best. How lucky are we? Paul and Cat, don't ever let this site die. If I lost contact with all of you, I have to truly say, I would miss all of you. You all warm my heart. You bring out the kindness and goodness in me.

Today I was having a nutty stressful day at work and I was getting filled up with terrible thoughts. Thoughts of how stupid and clueless people can be sometimes. Then I thougth of all of you....LOL! I don't mean it that way! I mean it in the opposite manner. I thought of all of you because you remind me about what is real in life..

Friendship
Compassion
Good ears for listening
Lips for a kiss
Arms for a hug
An open heart

You guys just make me GUSH!!!

xxoo

p.s. Millie and Ellie...there must be something more than "yes dear" although, that works for me. There must have been tons of "I love you" and "I need you" and "please shut up". I bet you two could tell some stories! Paul and Andrea too. I admire anyone that can pull it off. It's the most wonderful and the most difficult experience of a lifetime.

Rock on Grandma Mil!

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

MELANIE-Yes, I am in Maryland, specifically Baltimore County. I work in Historic Fells Point. I don't understand why everyone doesn't know Elmo, too!!!!

Spring has sprung here and the birds are doing more than just kissing......

HUGS!

abeth, on some level you must have got my point teehee :)

Hey, PC'ers, it's 2 am in Melbourne. Anybody up for a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday?" Cheer up, Paul, 43 was one of my biggest years for personal development! Thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you today.

ABeth, I'm down here near DC, but I've been combing every back street in Maryland the last 3 (only 3???) months. Is there a 7-11 near you?

-Melanie

HELLO PC FRIENDS,

MELANIE-The closest convenience store is a Royal Farm (near my work). I think that there are more Royal Farms than McDonalds!! What parts of Maryland are you roving about?

PAUL-Happy Birthday aleady?

TEA-Yes, I got your point exactly!!

HUGS!
Abeth

Happy Birthday to you Paul!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day, lots of hugs and kisses (try to have the 126 "record" shattered today :-)) and set a great tone for the new year ahead!
Congratulations on 43!!!

special birthday hugs and kisses to you,
Evelyn

Happy Birthday Paul!

Have a great time.
Lots of Love.
Clair. XXXX

Dear Paul,

Happy 43rd to you tomorrow...as I type, the day,
(March 31st) will be dawning in Australia, and hope it will be filled with all sorts of lovely things that your loving family will bring this day and every day.

43 can be swell! I started my teaching career that age, and look, it's 30 years later, and I'm now retired 15 years, and doing my shows in Leisureland, and enjoying every minute. Like Mary S says, "Rock on" and that's what I'm still trying to do!

Shalom and Love,

Gran Mil

Happy Birthday Paul!!! 3/31...same as my sister and my Dad! Hope you have a fantastic day!!