Twist of Fate - by me [soundcloud.com] Recorded at home, 1988.

BookDeath comments on Aug 27, 2018:

I like! I could listen to some more!!! (Hint, hint)

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 27, 2018:

There's a lot more on my Soundcloud page. I'll be posting things on here now and then.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

AnneWimsey comments on Aug 27, 2018:

I have Never felt so lonely as the last decades of my marriage...could not understand why all seemed dismal! On paper, handsome hubby, lovely home, blah blah, blah....but So Cold inside (And not a very nice person, either!) Now I can say I am actually beloved by a wide circle of friends & ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 27, 2018:

I'm happy for you. I hope my future will be better.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

abarcopy comments on Aug 27, 2018:

I'm sorry about and I think you should try 2 jobs more lying on the seashore and choosing a new friend it can't be like ex-friend but it can calm you

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 27, 2018:

At my age it's hard to find new friends.

Maybe Your Sleep Problem Isn't a Problem

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 27, 2018:

Describes me to a tee.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 27, 2018:

Me too.

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Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

Very good, and very sad.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

@Bierbasstard Kids are like that. My younger son had open heart surgery at the age of three, and emotionally, it was much harder on my wife and I than on him.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Petra comments on Aug 26, 2018:

Amazing to come across your post, because at almost sixty I have only just met myself. Not so enjoyable disentangling the mess!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

There seems to be stuff to deal with in every stage of our lives.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

DenoPenno comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I can relate although I'm an introvert/extrovert. These days I'm a recluse that does everything I was interested in 18 to 25 or so but I live in a 72 year old body. My daily extrovert activity is 3 hours a day as a delivery driver for an auto parts company M thru F. I miss my ex-wife but I know it ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

I spend a lot of time doing things on the computer as well, probably too much. I do have a few friends I can do things with occasionally.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

greenparks comments on Aug 26, 2018:

Hmmm. . . It drives me insane when i'm with other people constantly, so I can't relate to your situation. In-fact I get up-tight and gnarly if I don't get time on my own! We are all so different!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

I still need a certain amount of alone time, just not nearly as much as I'm getting.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

bleurowz comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I consider myself something of an introvert, so I've taken it for granted having alone time, but since I've been limited the last two years or so by finances and health issues I find myself feeling frustrated when opportunities to be out in the world or more social sometimes come up where I'm not ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

That's good. We never stop learning, do we?

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Liberty comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I totally get it, and have had the same experience this year. My children are magic and with me for a fortnight each month. I have a great dog too. It's tough to spend loads of time on your own and then when with people, not spill all. We tend to make up for lost time. It's important to have ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

It's tough. My kids are grown, though my daughter is just 21 and finishing college, and she stays here some. But when she does, she's busy with her life and friends, so we don't always get much time to talk.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Mitch07102 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

Congratulations and good for you. I hope your journey continues. Love yourself. Ultimately, you are all you have and that is enough.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thanks.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

jlynn37 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I am an introvert, a loner and prefer to be by myself MOST of the time, so I can not relate to your situation. I have no pets, nor do I want one, and I have been a single man for 50 years, have lived alone for 40 years, have had a fantastic life as a single man and would change very little if I ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thank you for understanding.

It’s national dog day.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

This isn't the best picture of either of us, but it's in tribute to Joe, who we had to put down this week, and whom I always walked with at the cemetery near where we live.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

@BeccaVa Thank you.

I'm slowly beginning to learn the difference between solitude and loneliness.

KateZilla comments on Aug 26, 2018:

You are not alone. Sadness and missing loved ones both 2 legged and 4 is not ever pleasant. You have your dog, friends and your damn good music and more. Everyone, human and animal that touched your heart will always remain. write a song for each and all find an outlet

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thanks. It's getting better, and I'm working on regaining the confidence and moxie to write some more, after a long dry spell.

But what's it supposed to be?

Umbral comments on Aug 26, 2018:

"Johnny its gold, frankincense and myrrh. Not gold, frankincense and mirth!"

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Good one!

Going to California Thumb stuck out into the breeze of passing cars; drivers trying hard ...

ProudMary comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I've never hitchhiked in my life but I'm right there with you. Great work!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thank you. I always had a great time, with only a very few sketchy moments. Of course, I understand how it could be different for women.

Going to California Thumb stuck out into the breeze of passing cars; drivers trying hard ...

Lincoln55 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I knew girls (2) that hitchhiked across country back in 69-70. I hitched across state several times. it was more accepted back then. truth is there were probably just as many negative consequences but not the constant news coverage we have today.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Right. And I still don't think it's as bad as everybody makes out. But very few people would pick you up anymore, because they're convinced that everyone's a murderer.

Going to California Thumb stuck out into the breeze of passing cars; drivers trying hard ...

azzow2 comments on Aug 26, 2018:

I live off route 285 which is a section ou route 66 hitchhiking is still legal here have seen many going through on the walkabout.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

This poem was about hitchhiking to California in '77. I haven't done it in years.

Those vegans...

ArdentAtheist comments on Aug 26, 2018:

...and Elmo thaught about all the things the vegan said, he understood the science and became committed to doing his part to make the world better or at the least not contribute to its demise, it was a good day for Elmo and a good day for the world.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

@ArdentAtheist Sorry. You're right.

Nothing's Here to Stay - by me [soundcloud.com] Recorded in my home studio in 1988.

KateZilla comments on Aug 26, 2018:

A little Carlos Santana in there.... nice!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thank you.

Nothing's Here to Stay - by me [soundcloud.com] Recorded in my home studio in 1988.

thislife comments on Aug 26, 2018:

That's really enjoyable and relaxing!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thank you.

Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day - Jethro Tull [youtu.be] Always loved this song.

ArdentAtheist comments on Aug 26, 2018:

The Madison Square Garden shows back in the day were pretty awesome :-)… And I wore my Jethro Tull T-shirt from one of those shows until it practically fell off me having completely disintegrated.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

I saw them a couple of times around here back in the day.

Those vegans...

ArdentAtheist comments on Aug 26, 2018:

...and Elmo thaught about all the things the vegan said, he understood the science and became committed to doing his part to make the world better or at the least not contribute to its demise, it was a good day for Elmo and a good day for the world.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

@BeeHappy It was just a joke.

Interesting....

GuyKeith comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I thought it was Electric Sheep -Blade Runner

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

@GuyKeith Great! Enjoy the t-shirt!

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

rcandlish comments on Aug 26, 2018:

The sense of loss is quite surreal. For the past few months I've had my whole library boxed and in storage. Not being able to pick up one of my cherished tomes, not even being able to just look at them glorying their shelves, leaves me with a strange feeling of dislocation. Our walk through life is ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 26, 2018:

Thank you.

Interesting....

GuyKeith comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I thought it was Electric Sheep -Blade Runner

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Yep.

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

Lincoln55 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Nice poem Tom. One that I identify with strongly.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thanks.

Free Thinking Musicians

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I'm a musician, but I haven't played in a while, and I live a long way from anybody.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Billy999 I agree, playing music with people is awesome! I was still in a band up until a few years ago. Our drummer died of cancer, and the other guitar player developed arthritis so bad he couldn't play anymore. Getting old sucks! The first band I was in was when I was 11. Played in bands and by myself off and on my whole life.

There is no such thing as being ready for love | The Outline

Fibonacci1618 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Interesting read but it seems to have a confused the understanding of the intent to want to love one's self first. Kinda like someone who wants to a mixed martial art for self defense but is looked like their someone who wants to learn to beat people up. The differences between the intrinsic ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Fibonacci1618 You're welcome.

Life is interesting and strange.

Varn comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I’m often reminded of how little distance we’ve come from the animal kingdom, running on pure instinct. Clever Apes… The distance between what some know, as well as the desire of those wanting to know more ... and the rest of humanity is ..daunting. We’ve spectacular talents and ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Hey! I go to Walmart! lol

There is no such thing as being ready for love | The Outline

Fibonacci1618 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Interesting read but it seems to have a confused the understanding of the intent to want to love one's self first. Kinda like someone who wants to a mixed martial art for self defense but is looked like their someone who wants to learn to beat people up. The differences between the intrinsic ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Fibonacci1618 I agree that the title is a little misleading. It says nothing about self love. It does say that there's no state such as "ready".

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

gigihein comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I love this! I lose things too, often just temporarily, but occasionally because I left it somewhere and it was gone when I remembered. It is just stuff.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thank you.

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

dede18 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

like @azzow2 I feel that we'd only NOT be losing 'stuff' ... things, people, places ... if we were to be stagnant; and then, to me, there is the huge loss of all that went unexplored. I love your poem, and embrace what it's about.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thank you. Right. You can't move through life without losing things, though sometimes it's hard to accept.

There is no such thing as being ready for love | The Outline

Fibonacci1618 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Interesting read but it seems to have a confused the understanding of the intent to want to love one's self first. Kinda like someone who wants to a mixed martial art for self defense but is looked like their someone who wants to learn to beat people up. The differences between the intrinsic ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

I think it was geared to the over-simplified, philosophy-lite, approach to self love as a kind of panacea. I don't think they were against the act of truly learning to love oneself.

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

ProudMary comments on Aug 25, 2018:

Wow! And I know exactly what you’re talking about.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thanks.

Losing Things When I was a child I lost things.

Deveno comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I like it!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thank you.

I just made bbq sauce.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I have about zero culinary talent. Throughout my 35 year marriage, she cooked and I cleaned. I only learned to make a few basic things, and I'm still not very interested.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Donotbelieve Let me know when and where!

I just made bbq sauce.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

I have about zero culinary talent. Throughout my 35 year marriage, she cooked and I cleaned. I only learned to make a few basic things, and I'm still not very interested.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Donotbelieve I can do a subpar cleaning job!

The storm after the calm.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

We can hope!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Snickers77 Sorry to hear that. Being from Kenova, tons of my friends and family have gone to Marshall. That's where I met my wife.

The storm after the calm.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

We can hope!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Snickers77 Pretty good. We've got a lot of good people back, but there's a big question mark at the quarterback spot. I have season tickets, so I'll find out pretty soon.

The storm after the calm.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

We can hope!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

@Snickers77 I know what you mean. What's it gonna take to wake them up?

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

mcgeo52 comments on Aug 25, 2018:

My condolences to you and all the rest of Joe's friends. You were lucky to have him in your lives.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 25, 2018:

Thank you.

A perfect moment caught

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 24, 2018:

Me and my daughter (and my thumb) at a club listening to a good band.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 24, 2018:

@AMGT Thanks.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Amisja comments on Aug 24, 2018:

So sorry. Sending love

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 24, 2018:

Thanks.

This is a repost.

Tomfoolery33 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Definitely better. Your point was much clearer in this version. Still a really good story. I only have one tiny problem--isn't it a "do rag" instead of a "dew rag"?

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 24, 2018:

@Lincoln55 I thought it was do as in hair-do. I googled it. It was originally du-rag, but now it's do rag.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Anniemae comments on Aug 23, 2018:

I’m very sorry. Rest easy Joe.....

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

I Sing the Bright Day I sing the bright day down the sky— The drowsing sun is silent, deaf...

LB67 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Beautiful.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Carin comments on Aug 23, 2018:

My condolences!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

MissKathleen comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Sorry you had to say goodbye.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

germangirl90439 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

So sorry

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

AMGT comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Big hugs, man. It’s a sad day :(

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

@AMGT He loved my daughter and her friends. When they all came over and hung out down in our basement, he would be there with them the whole time, and wouldn't let our other dog come down there. It was like, "These are MY friends!" It took a while, but we finally found a toy he couldn't tear up--it was a hard rubber tire about 8 inches in diameter, and my daughter used it to mark his grave.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

KateZilla comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Beautiful friend. He will be forever in your heart. hugs

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

AMGT comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Big hugs, man. It’s a sad day :(

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks. I swear this is the last time I'll post about this.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

GreatNani comments on Aug 23, 2018:

This is very difficult. So sorry. Please take care of yourself

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you. I am.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

abarcopy comments on Aug 23, 2018:

I hope you to endure this irritation that's a big sadness We would not let you alone you have a lot of friends hear (Excuse me for bad English speaking)

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

ZantiMisfit comments on Aug 23, 2018:

German Shepard is the greatest breed ever!!!!! Sorry about your loss. He looks gorgeous.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Yeah, they're great. Thanks for the condolences.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

skye724 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

My heart goes out to you. The loss of a friend is a huge mountain to climb.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

pepperjones comments on Aug 23, 2018:

My heart hurts for you ❤ (((hugs)))

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Paracosm comments on Aug 23, 2018:

He is beautiful. Hugs.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Secretguy comments on Aug 23, 2018:

As man..thats rough. They ARE family. Sorry.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

azzow2 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

His energy will make a positive impact on the universe.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

MsHoliday comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Joe was beautiful. I am sorry, I know how hard it is to loose a pet.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Donotbelieve comments on Aug 23, 2018:

He was obviously well loved.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

PalacinkyPDX comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Awww, Joe. Looks like a great doggie. We're lucky to have such wonderful critters in our lives. He was lucky to have a human friend who loved him.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

KissedbySun comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Hugs

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thanks

Goodbye to Joe, a great dog and a good friend.

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

I cried for three weeks when my cat died. Most of us empathize. You are a better man for having known Joe.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you,

I Sing the Bright Day I sing the bright day down the sky— The drowsing sun is silent, deaf...

dede18 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

a beautiful poem! and technically complex ... is that the format of a ghazal? I, too, seldom cry (something from my past) ... but I hum to myself often, sometimes for a long time, same melody, over and over. Sometimes this is while i am deeply immersed in a creative activity; other times, ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you. It's a villanelle.

I Sing the Bright Day I sing the bright day down the sky— The drowsing sun is silent, deaf...

ProudMary comments on Aug 23, 2018:

Oh Tom, this is soooo beautiful.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you. I was seeing if I could write a villanelle.

I Sing the Bright Day I sing the bright day down the sky— The drowsing sun is silent, deaf...

Lincoln55 comments on Aug 23, 2018:

"I sing because i cannot cry". Only a man would write that. Only a sensitive man would truly understand it.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

BlueWave comments on Aug 23, 2018:

How are you doing? Hanging in there, I hope.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 23, 2018:

It's still tough, but I have friends and family.

I found this in one of my poetry files.

ProudMary comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Gawd, that sounds like my husband!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 22, 2018:

I wasn't always this grouchy. I was having a bad day.

I'm stressed out.

mistymoon77 comments on Aug 22, 2018:

Take some time off for yourself and get away for awhile, take a break. You need it. Having shit hit you like that with triple whammies of crap can really play it's toll on your mental health over all.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 22, 2018:

Thanks. I will.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

Bandie comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I feel sad for you and hope that good memories sustain you as time passes.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

UUNJ comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I’m sorry for your losses and empathize with you. I had to put my dog down a week before my mom died.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks. It's tough.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

SallyInStitches comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I am so sorry.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

KissedbySun comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Hugs. Sometimes life is just so damn big and hard all at once, even so, moments such as these are powerful and part of being human. I'm glad you have your kids there with you.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

Butterflywndr comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I’m sorry for your loss.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

weeman comments on Aug 21, 2018:

well make sure his last meals a doozy i hope you get through it all as well as any of us could

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

gigihein comments on Aug 21, 2018:

So sorry all that is going on. Good time to think of the gift those that leave give us. I am glad your kids will be there for you.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

KateZilla comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Very sorry.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

azzow2 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Rember funerals are not for the dead, they are for the living to help put at ease your mind to the loss of your friend. Sorry about your dog at least he will not have pain any longer.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

242Foxtrot comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Wow, that's a very difficult double whammy. Wishing you the best in getting through it.....

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

evergreen comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Sorry you're going through stuff that's never easy. Please accept my condolences. Adulting sometimes sucks - and we all get a turn !

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

ProudMary comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Seems like it always comes in waves...one thing after another. My heart's with you.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

RobLawrence comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Yikes! As my father used to say, "When it rains, it pours!" So sorry.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

Varn comments on Aug 21, 2018:

The cycle of life… Stay strong ~

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

Well, the vet is coming to the house tomorrow to put my dog to sleep, then my son and daughter and I...

JustKip comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Aww geez, man. I'm sorry

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks.

What Does Immersing Yourself in a Book Do To Your Brain? | Literary Hub

jacpod comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I learned to read at a really young age, four years old, I seemed to just crack the code (wish I could have done the same for maths) I remember the most beautiful trip was walking from our house to the library which used to be a Manor House and was situated in parkland with ducks and geese and ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Interesting. Especially the storytelling groups in a tipi.

I'm stressed out.

IamNobody comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Not the stories we were hoping to get when you told us about this reunion posting your friend picture. That's a fact of life, things usually don't work the way we expect. The only thing we can do is to enjoy what we can and try to cope with the balance.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Yeah, overall not the best weekend and Monday. Things will get better.

I'm stressed out.

OpposingOpposum comments on Aug 21, 2018:

My condolences Tom. Hugs.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

kenriley comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I know the pain all to well, I've seen too many of my friends die, kinda makes a person not want anymore friends. In the past 20 years I've have had two every great German Shepherd dogs, Both passed away with cancer. I had to put down my horse, and too many cats. I told myself I would never get ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you. I still have my 14-year-old mutt to comfort me.

I'm stressed out.

OCJoe comments on Aug 21, 2018:

Sorry to hear about your friends but very saddened to hear about your dog. Put my yellow lab down a couple years ago. She was the best dog ever and her passing can still bring a tear. Hang in there.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

germangirl90439 comments on Aug 21, 2018:

I am so sorry you're going through all this. Be sure to take care of you!

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thanks. I will.

I'm stressed out.

indelible comments on Aug 21, 2018:

So sorry you're having such a rough time. (((hugs)))

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

Livia comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Oh I am so sorry. My mum died recently and that same week someone emptied by 81 year old dad’s bank account. Also, my American bank card got stopped and I was stranded in London with no money. When shit happens it seems to happen in a big cluster. I can’t imagine how awful you are feeling. ...

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you. Luckily I do have friends and family to help me out. My daughter is here with me now, and a friend came over earlier this evening to talk.

I'm stressed out.

Louiseann comments on Aug 20, 2018:

What a lot of grief. I'm sorry you have to go thru this. We know our dog friends will most likely not be with us for as long as we live. You've loved him & given him a good life & now it is time. Take good care of yourself thru all this and know that it does get easier.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

Anniemae comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Oh no! I’m so very sorry you’re going through this. Sending love and light your way.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 21, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

pepperjones comments on Aug 20, 2018:

I'm so sorry for all the dump on you! (((Hugs)))

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Thank you.

I'm stressed out.

MissKathleen comments on Aug 20, 2018:

That's about as shitty as a three-day period can be. I'm glad you at least got to have fun at the reunion.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Thanks. Yes, it was fun.

I'm stressed out.

mcgeo52 comments on Aug 20, 2018:

Unfortunately I can relate all to well to that losing friends thing. There has been way too much of it going around lately. But your dog, too? That's a whole different level that has to be really hard. Sorry it's happening.

Tomfoolery33 replies on Aug 20, 2018:

Thank you.