Lesson Learned

My girlfriend has said many times throughout my dating journey that if I learned something, then whatever trial and tribulation, was worth it. Sometimes I question that.

Some question my equalibrium for saying that despite the way it ended, I am thankful for my marriage. Bill taught me a lot, and I don't know if some of the things that I learned, I would have - had I not been in those situations.

I was also introduced to one great song writer - John Prine. I listen to his music almost daily and just love it. I hear his songs throughout my life. In fact I have even had conversations with A-ND regarding John Prine. I dare say, there probably aren't A LOT of men out there that I am interested in that have heard of John Prine, or like him.

And while I realize that I am who I am, in a large part due to myself and my choices, I do believe I am a stronger person for having been married to Bill and to have lived on a ranch.

While at times, I am angry for maybe the place I am today, having given 15 years to someone, to a place, and gotten very little (monetary) for it, the experiences, the people I met - the people I know - the people I do love, the lessons learned: INVALUABLE.