At the closing of the year...

[beanside]

So, another year gone. Wow. That went fast.

I won't say it was an easy year, or even a good one, but it was a learning year, and one that hopefully set the stage for an upcoming good year.

I think the lesson of this year can be summed up in one easy phrase, which I will shamelessly rip off from the Kushiel series. "That which yields is not always weak."

Amazing how simple that is, isn't it? Shyeah, right.

I should add a second part to that sentence. "That which yields is not always weak, but that which does not yield invariably gets run over by a semi."

Or, as the Lady is fond of saying to me. "Learn the %#@#&* lesson, already!"

As usual, thank you to all of you for giving me pets and praise, and helping me get through another year.

Here's hoping that next year is better than ever for all of you, and here's hoping that next year this time, we're remembering a year without any tears.

And, to my beautiful wife...happy anniversary. Five years, can you believe it? Who knew? I love you so very much, and I'm so honored to be allowed to share my life with you.

Comments

[justsonya.livejournal.com]

I think you're an amazingly strong and talented woman who is highly underappreciated in most aspects of her life. I can only hope that more and more, people see the true value in you, and enjoy it like Den and I try to. :)

*cuddle*

[beanside.livejournal.com]

You're a sweetheart. So...what are you up to this weekend? Jess and I were wondering if you'd like to grab lunch or dinner one day, and have quality togetherness time.

[nilchance.livejournal.com]

*snuggle*

I love you, too. And you're learning; we're all kind off stuck in that process, and thus we're all going to get Goddess-smacked from time to time. Hopefully this year will be easier than the last, but easier or not, I'll be in it with you and I'll be there when you need anything at all.

Also, yes, I am boggling a bit over those five years. Wow. Time flew. *grin* And I'm lucky as all get out to have them with you.

[morlith.livejournal.com]

"That which yields is not always weak, but that which does not yield invariably gets run over by a semi."

The one I've heard is: "In a strong wind, the oak breaks while the willow bends."

Happy Freakin' Anniversary!!! Five years!! WOOOOOOOO!!!!

*hugs*

[caarirose.livejournal.com]

*cuddle* Happy Anniverysary to both of you, honey.

And as for the journey we're all on...we're getting there. You included. It's always you included. *loves*