Thinking a lot lately...

For some reason lately, friends that I have had for many years but may not have seen too recently have contacted me to get together and catch up.  Three people in particular - - - and it has been great talking to them and figuring out where everyone's life is right now.  We talked about lots of things, of course the state of the economy :] , relationships, friendships, ageing, you name it - we covered it.  It was actually kind of nice to re-connect.  One person has a mother who gambles, but supposedly she is always in control.  She loves the slots and it very lucky and bingo several times a week, etc.  My friend, on the other hand, doesn't like any of it, but her mom depends a lot on her and after a few days, she says her mother gets very antsy and she (my friend), just HAS to take her to gamble - no matter what. :] Sounds familiar.  I think she is in her 80's and doesn't really like to drive and of course all of the places have long, winding roads leading to them.
Anyway, she insists her mother does not have a problem, and it's not my place to get into it.  I did say that I DO have a problem with the slots and have to stay away, without going into a long story about my journey.
I want to say that a few new people have written some very nice messages on the site to me and in the last week, they were so needed.  It's great to come to a place where people DO understand and accept you for where you are.
ODAAT - truly... and it is the only thing that works for me..
Take care,
Smokeygirl