My Two Mistresses
An old man's dilemma.33 total reviews
Comment from marilyn quillen
glad I don't have to make your decision but then again why not do each one for 6 months separately and see in that time which one you missed the most, And I think you already know! Good story , great writing, tough decision
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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glad I don't have to make your decision but then again why not do each one for 6 months separately and see in that time which one you missed the most, And I think you already know! Good story , great writing, tough decision
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Marilyn for your wise suggestion. But I've already been wrestling with this conundrum for more than a year. When it comes to affairs of the heart, logic doesn't always apply. Thank you again, and I'll keep you posted.
Peace, Lee
Comment from forestport12
I see now. So you haven't made love to those empty pages in awhile. That explains the absence I noticed. Nothing worse than a jealous guitar. I took interest in this story in particular, because, I too love to play the guitar and write music, but for now I'm in bed with my stories. Enjoyed!
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I see now. So you haven't made love to those empty pages in awhile. That explains the absence I noticed. Nothing worse than a jealous guitar. I took interest in this story in particular, because, I too love to play the guitar and write music, but for now I'm in bed with my stories. Enjoyed!
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
That is definitely a hard decision to be made. I find that my creative outlets go thru phases. There have been times when I didn't write for years because I had other creative interests going on. But my love of writing was still there and just waiting to be paid attention to again. Don't give up either one. Just give your most time to the one that currently calls to you. The other will patiently wait until you are ready for it again.
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That is definitely a hard decision to be made. I find that my creative outlets go thru phases. There have been times when I didn't write for years because I had other creative interests going on. But my love of writing was still there and just waiting to be paid attention to again. Don't give up either one. Just give your most time to the one that currently calls to you. The other will patiently wait until you are ready for it again.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, Lee! I totally understand. I'm at the cusp of the same thing. During the pandemic lockdown this site was a blessing to be connected with real humans via the internet. But now in my new home and with a myriad of in person gatherings and yes, a lot more singing and music, it looks to hard to juggle both. But on the topic of voting - I will always vote per my conscience! And in this case both the conscience and the economy would be better off without the megalomaniac who wants to destroy democracy and set up his kingdom.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Oh, Lee! I totally understand. I'm at the cusp of the same thing. During the pandemic lockdown this site was a blessing to be connected with real humans via the internet. But now in my new home and with a myriad of in person gatherings and yes, a lot more singing and music, it looks to hard to juggle both. But on the topic of voting - I will always vote per my conscience! And in this case both the conscience and the economy would be better off without the megalomaniac who wants to destroy democracy and set up his kingdom.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Helen. It seems I stuck a chord with several people on this site. I should have anticipated it. People with a creative bent often have more than one outlet. I'll bet could DaVinci could play a mean mouth harp if such a existed in his time.
Life is always a juggling act. Between family, career, education, civic responsibilities and the like, juggling is a necessary skill. I have no idea why I'm surprised that at 73 I'm still juggling.
I think I mistook retirement for Heaven. Now, I'm wondering if Heaven really is Heaven. What if I get there and I still have to make decisions? Should I play a harp, or a lyre? I'm not too worried about that. Heaven and me aren't likely to meet.
As for voting, I'm on your side.
Thanks again, Helen.
Peace, Lee
Oh, did you hear some miscreant actually stole Helen-the-Horse from ex-deputy Roy Sturdy? That's what I hear. The story isn't out yet, but I'm guessing it'll be a doozy.
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I'm looking forward to that story, Lee! Yes, you're right about the juggling thing. But as to Heaven, you're quite mistaken. I am looking forward to seeing you there and it's much closer than we think. (not death, just the spiritual reality around us). And Dean is having fun writing scary poems to the delight of angels. It's not the boring place that Huck Finn was told. There we will be able to juggle a hundred things and keep improving...
Comment from karenina
Ah, Lee...
These are not two mistresses, they are your lifeblood, running through your veins. Both are as much a part of you as your left hand and your right.
You are so blessed to have joy, talent, and an incredible ability to touch others with your guitar and pen!
Do not, I plead with you, let go of your gifts. There is time for both in your life and ours.
Is that 15 Seals of Quality I see up above and to my right on your page? Hmmm. In 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature ~~
His guitar, no doubt, was ecstatic. Play all the notes of your life, Lee, and don't ever feel you must forsake one "instrument" for the other.
Blessings!
Karenina
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Ah, Lee...
These are not two mistresses, they are your lifeblood, running through your veins. Both are as much a part of you as your left hand and your right.
You are so blessed to have joy, talent, and an incredible ability to touch others with your guitar and pen!
Do not, I plead with you, let go of your gifts. There is time for both in your life and ours.
Is that 15 Seals of Quality I see up above and to my right on your page? Hmmm. In 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature ~~
His guitar, no doubt, was ecstatic. Play all the notes of your life, Lee, and don't ever feel you must forsake one "instrument" for the other.
Blessings!
Karenina
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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You are a wise woman, Karenina. True, there ought to be time enough for both of my passions. But I'm an odd duck. I'm like the horse who has to wear blinders in order to walk a straight line.
Be that as it may, your advice is correct. I need to find a way to accomodate my talents. I'll do my best. But I think I may be entering 'old dog/new tricks' territory.
Thanks again, Karenina.
Peace, Lee
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I am certain you will continue to inspire ...
Comment from Mrs. KT
Aw, Hump!
This is the kind of writing I've been missing.
So very much enjoyed.
Especially this paragraph:
"Sometimes we make our decisions by not deciding. We close our eyes and go with the flow, drift on the wind, and wait for something inevitable to happen. It isn't much of a strategy, but strategies aren't always the bee's knees, either. Ask Napolean . . . or Apollo Creed."
The older I grow, become, just am, the more I find myself going "with the flow."
Must be maturity.
Or not.
Loved every line!
fondly,
Big Dog
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Aw, Hump!
This is the kind of writing I've been missing.
So very much enjoyed.
Especially this paragraph:
"Sometimes we make our decisions by not deciding. We close our eyes and go with the flow, drift on the wind, and wait for something inevitable to happen. It isn't much of a strategy, but strategies aren't always the bee's knees, either. Ask Napolean . . . or Apollo Creed."
The older I grow, become, just am, the more I find myself going "with the flow."
Must be maturity.
Or not.
Loved every line!
fondly,
Big Dog
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from Jacob1395
This did make me smile as I was reading it, our hobbies can definitely take up so much of our time it stops us from seeing our friends and family. An excellent piece. I really enjoyed reading it.
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This did make me smile as I was reading it, our hobbies can definitely take up so much of our time it stops us from seeing our friends and family. An excellent piece. I really enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from royowen
Yep, being both a guitarist and a songwriter I agree, except I've written so many rhyming/rhythmic poetry with a likeable theme and hook for a refrain, but I haven't written a lick of music for awhile, I don't entertain anymore, covid dealt the death knoll to that, good to see you writing again, well done, blessings Roy
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Yep, being both a guitarist and a songwriter I agree, except I've written so many rhyming/rhythmic poetry with a likeable theme and hook for a refrain, but I haven't written a lick of music for awhile, I don't entertain anymore, covid dealt the death knoll to that, good to see you writing again, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from LJbutterfly
I am so glad to see you're back, even if momentarily. We all love your additions to this site, as you raise the standards for excellent literary composition. I understand your dilemma. I was a church pianist for years. I performed as a singer in concerts. What a thrill. But I got older, retired, sold my piano and bought a couple electronic keyboards. OMG, what an experience. However, I play for myself only, and write and post occasionally, trying to get better.
I've read many of your stories over and over, enjoying the professionalism, skill, and magic. If you choose writing, you have a definite reader.
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I am so glad to see you're back, even if momentarily. We all love your additions to this site, as you raise the standards for excellent literary composition. I understand your dilemma. I was a church pianist for years. I performed as a singer in concerts. What a thrill. But I got older, retired, sold my piano and bought a couple electronic keyboards. OMG, what an experience. However, I play for myself only, and write and post occasionally, trying to get better.
I've read many of your stories over and over, enjoying the professionalism, skill, and magic. If you choose writing, you have a definite reader.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024
Comment from Pam (respa)
Good artwork and story to go with it. I like how you personify your guitar with good descriptions that how how much it means to you and how you enjoy playing it. But it also creates a dilemma between that and writing. Both take up time.
There are a couple of ways to look at things. You can play the guitar. I don't know if you play often in a band, but that could take up time. If you like to write songs, that would take care of the writing part. But then if you put them on FS, that takes up more time because of reviewing.
It all goes down to what is the most enjoyable and rewarding to you. Maybe the answer is share one of your songs once in a while on FS. It would be good hearing from you.
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Good artwork and story to go with it. I like how you personify your guitar with good descriptions that how how much it means to you and how you enjoy playing it. But it also creates a dilemma between that and writing. Both take up time.
There are a couple of ways to look at things. You can play the guitar. I don't know if you play often in a band, but that could take up time. If you like to write songs, that would take care of the writing part. But then if you put them on FS, that takes up more time because of reviewing.
It all goes down to what is the most enjoyable and rewarding to you. Maybe the answer is share one of your songs once in a while on FS. It would be good hearing from you.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2024