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Trepidational Desirous

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My very best gal pal, I'll call her Chausette , called me recently and shared with me the challenges in her marriage. Her husband is having a real bona fide mid-life crisis. It was heartbreaking and a very distinct reminder that even those who seem to have the perfect set up, kind of don't. Sometimes I look at married couples, families, and wonder how they got there. What did they do that was different? How did they find this magical partner and how in God's name do they still seem at peace with the world, and with each other? I often look at these little families with longing - if only because it seems like it's a shining path that seems to go on to Oz, or one that I'm incredibly wary about. And it's everywhere now, even the commitment-phobic, emotionally constipated WWD3 is getting married this Saturday. I called him today to ask how he was doing. Is he excited? Nervous? It felt really weird. While he's saying his vows I'll be at the Yacht Club in