Just recovering from 8 to 10 inches of snow and have found myself staying "inside" since Friday.  During those long days and nights I am on FB scrolling a lot and reading the posts of folks.  Sometimes it brings tears to my eyes.  I really believe God favors some.  I read about them having a soul mate, spouse or friend that provides them the joyful means of traveling, shopping and just down right happiness "together".  I have never had that in my entire life.  I wouldn't have a clue what it is like to have a man "love me" or do anything with or for me.  I have been married, but only on paper.  Once the vows were said, everything changed and I do mean everything!!!

I had a lot of fun as a young woman.  I danced a lot and partied a lot.  Even though I did, I managed to work every day and learned at an early age that not even my parents would be there for me.  I learned to be self-sufficient and did everything by "myself".  At age 65, it is the same life, all by myself and doing most everything by myself.  Silence is not golden to me.  Silence is the norm.  Often I tell my dog, Sophie, that I wished she could talk.

I am happy for those folks who have someone to share life with.  I am happy for those folks who that special one in their life that "loves" them.  For me, life has been being "alone".   But, I smile.  I go on.  I thank God for my health and a roof over my head and a warm bed.  So, with gratitude I will continue to read the posts, enjoy the photos of all the fun everyone is having and continue my life in "silence".