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I know you are speaking specifically of me when you say wordly, intelligent and well versed.

Hee Hee!

Yes Ed. I think you are that and then some. Your participation in this group and your openess about topics and issues is admirable. Many men feel it's not manly to talk about their feelings or emotions but I feel that in this day and age, people need to open up in order to start the healing process. Even if its just to vent, I think its important to bring issues to the forefront for discussion so that we can hear how others deal with it.

Gracias caballeros. You, TD and Jarhead are the most vocal in this group on a regular basis and we are honored to have you among us. Let us continue to hear your voices and hopefully the others will jump in!!!

Can I hear an amen from the ladies in the room!

Besitos y abrazos
Chuleta

Hey we've got some juicy topics going so let's get the juices flowing (in your mind that is). Come on Mi Gente, who've been so quiet...let's hear your thoughts.

Thanks for the interesting posts Celmira and TD. Jarhead you always give us something to ponder on even when you give us the "dirty" jokes LOL!

Chuleta

Yes, it has been very quiet. Maybe too many boiled eggs, or fried eggs, or lost eggs!

I have been feeling down and blue and I've no idea why. I suppose being blue now and again helps us to enjoy the high's when they arrive, but this sad feeling sure is not any fun!

Ok guys, speak up!

That's really a coincidence that your feeling blue. Today one of my co-workers said the same thing and he asked me if I feel anxiety at any time.

I told him I used to when I was a young man with a career, a marriage, children growing up and a boss who was a real jerk. A few years back I shed it all except the kids and I have never felt better in my life being a loner.

And, since we're on the subject, another co-worker asked me if I ever had friends over to visit me or if I would ever want a girlfriend. My reply was this: I actually have no friends. I do not care if I ever have a visitor. And I don't care if I ever have a relationship again.

It shocked him and his reply was that those were pretty strong words. I agree but I don't hide anything and not out of oneryness. I just feel that way in a realistic way.

I never told him how when I was a young man I worked for thge Los Angeles Dodgers and about all the friends I had. Many were world class entertainers and many were just ordinary people. After I got fired (I am writing a book about it) no one ever came around to see me anymore. And the answer was obvious. They couldn't get tickets from me anymore. So much for friends.

It sounds like I'm sore and whining. Again, I say, I accept all of this as a matter of life. I have no sorrows or regrets. I've had a good life and I have never looked back. And I don't miss any of those "friends".

I speak for myself as A LATINO and since I retired from work about 6 years ago. I feel that Anxiety of Retirment make more vurable and creat on me a lot Loneliness and also became more dumb because you feel like there is the end of the world and make me committed suicide on October of 2005 but thanks to god that still alive because he dont want me there yet. And after 20 year of divorced meet a lovely ladie at the internet and decide to reelist in marrige again. She understand me very well and we are very compatible. Thanks GOd that put her into my life. So this is a Puertorrican Latino speaking up.

Salvador1946

I hope you read my blog about anxiety and "the blues". One of the things I have done is to get into GOD really seriously. From there HE led me to a home for abused women and children. I do maintenance work for them, I attend church there and I tithe there.

At this home we give women and children shelter. We make sure the kids get to school. And if Mom wants to get her high school diploma my Director is also a teacher and Mom can finally get her high school finished. The only requirement is that they have to want it.

Since your retired I urge you to give some time to a ministry of some sort and to get into a bible based church. NOT A RELIGION, but a bible based church. Una Iglesia que rompa cadenas!!!!

Gods blessings to you and I want you to know I pray for you on a nightly basis!

Ed67 you cease to amaze me. On one hand you talk about what a loner you are and on the other hand you shine with the radiance of God's grace in your life. You have given your life to God so don't be surprised when he sends you a wonderful companion to turn your world upside down. The people you talked about on your other post were not real friends. Real friends are there for you through thick and thin. I am sure you are making real friends in the enviroment you are giving to. God bless you and all you do. Un abrazo !! Group hug!!

for the record, i am feeling much better, albeit a bit upset earlier today but i think it was legitimate...i hope!