Nothing new on the home front, other than sharing a kiss each of the last two days. I'm at least being allowed to poke my head out of the doghouse, it seems.
There was a family gathering Sunday, Mrs. L's side. During a short time alone, my sister-in-law informed me that she had managed to find my blog through a Google search (hi, D!). I should add that I sent her some of my earliest entries in an email a few weeks ago, mainly in the hopes of having my writer's ego stroked. So while I chose carefully what to share, it seems that the entire cat is out of the bag.
The saddest part of this tale is that just as we were starting this very important conversation, other folks invaded the room, and the talk was cut off, not to be resumed. With the knowledge that my whole story has been set forth, my need for feedback has intensified greatly. Was she appalled? Horrified? Livid? Or, if I'm lucky, merely taken aback. Plus, this means that she has now seen the few photos that I've posted. Gonna be an interesting followup...
This also means that I need to double check my searchability. I have my settings toggled away from being Googled, so now I'm wondering if I have a false sense of security. That would be a good title for my memoir: A False Sense of Security. The ring of truth there.
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And so another adventure in the real life saga of Leslie unfolds! So far, your sister-in-law has been one of your best real life supporters. Here's hoping she stays that way! I bet she will!
ReplyDeleteRest easy sweetie!
Melissa XX
If she intiated this converstaion with you and didnt seem to shocked then she may well be an important friend in this journey.
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Those darn cats, once they're out of the bag they're @#$% hard to put back. They scratch and hiss and bite no matter how gently you try to wrangle them. Much better to pet them and cuddle them and hope they don't pee all over your bed.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Sister-in-law, but I agree, she might be one of your most important allies, and might even be able to help you and Mrs. L find some more neutral middle ground.
Sylvia