the party was for me

and it even had it's own facebook event page which was so over the top (even ego was looking for the hoopla to be toned down, but laughing too) and dear harpo did a great job, as usual, preparing food on a budget that satisfied most of the guests and he serving everyone (he so loves to do that, which is why i said yes when he suggested the party) and after dinner and dessert we broke up into games we all enjoy and maybe everyone remembered what the old games nights were about, fun with friends, and maybe everyone forgot the party was for me... that was my hope, for i am seldom in the mood to be the center of attention, especially as the years pass and i remain alone in the world (when it comes to a partnership)... i want equal billing, not a spotlight or podium, and that is what came as we played the games... but the effort harpo put into the night was a wonderful demonstration that caring is a verb... it is so good to have friends who care, especially now...

his mom fell on the way to the bathroom which caused a scare and stress, but she was about to walk and hopefully will not be too sore in the morning... other than that, the night was a warm fuzzy gathering of old friends reminding me that i do not really want to be as alone as i sometimes feel i want to be these days... next month is harpo's birthday and we will do something to celebrate...

if you want to help me find the one (i would forever be in your debt) and if you have the time, then here in the 23 blogs in the links that follow are some clues about her and important (and some silly) things to know about me and her that can help find her maybe if it makes any sense at all to you (or something like that) :)

narf :)