This song has meaning on so many levels. I’ll talk here about my evolution as a woman, a woman I am proud to be, whenever I get to be her. This song, from 1981, spent ten long weeks stuck at No. 2 on the charts, the longest such run ever. Waiting…patience…beauty,,,
So long, I’ve been looking too hard
I’ve been waiting too long
Sometimes I don’t know what I will find
I only know it’s a matter of time
This is not my favorite Foreigner song, but it is a beautiful tune. I like the band, rarely clicking them off when they come onto the radio and do believe they were deserving Rock Hall inductees. I have had my direct, personal experience with the band, which you can read here: Feels Like the First Time!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, was a day that was, for me, a long time coming. It felt wonderful to get out and even more so in two situations where I was networking and/or intermingling with others.
I had three stops along the way. I did some girly shopping at Gabe’s and picked up two special items, which you may well see soon. Then I headed to The Greater Cleveland Film Commission’s quarterly mixer. I was there for about an hour, had wonderful conversations the entire time and saw some friends. Felt great! Then I attended an HRC Volunteer Event in anticipation of the upcoming dinner. Again, many great conversations and many friends. Just falling into my feminine side after a competitive morning on my male side filled me with joy. With rain pending, I did my video and photoshoot at home, and I hope the joy is obvious.
A Great Birthday!
July 7, 2022, 61 years old……
I recently talked about feeling a bit blue about my inability to get out with friends. Well, Sher and I finally got together!
I decided to celebrate my becoming even more elderly by wearing a dress that is way-to-young for me (I have spoken about it in recent posts). And I felt terrific, just like a young lady again. You can, of course, see the “unfortunate tan” I picked up at Pride. I won’t lie, there is nothing like strolling about in a dress like this on a humidity-free, breezy day.
My day started with my having to get ready in the other bathroom while my wife got ready for work. It always pleases me that my getting ready and being in varying states of dress is not at all an issue. She even zipped me up!
First stop was the bank to make a payment on the credit card. I love doing this when dressed and as usual, it was worth it. It made me happy when I walked in and the woman who handled my payment (and was probably 15-20 years my junior), called me “Honey” and “Dear” and complemented me on my dress. Along with another woman who worked there, we had a brief conversation.
The above photos were taken in my recently renovated (by me) basement. I just love the space now!
Then Sher and I finally got together and took a few photos on a gorgeous day. We have a problem remembering to take pictures together when we are out, so we made a point of it on this day.
We followed that up with a lovely lunch and my friend treated me! Sher, I value our friendship more than you know.
That was followed with a leisurely stroll through the Rock Hall and a drink while sitting on the pavilion in front of the hall.
Now that’s the way to celebrate a birthday!
The picture to the right is the Fab Six.
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you, you’re a love that will survive
I’ve been waiting for someone new to make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
