I was born and raised here in central Wisconsin, and always loved art. My high School art Teacher thought I should pursue it as a career, I decided not to, and have regretted that decision ever since. I stumbled across this site a few years back and became enthralled with all of the amazing artwork on display, I was in Nirvana, able to shed the days stress by viewing what everyone was doing. It didn’t take long before I started saving artists to my favorites, and in doing so, started to add stress back into my life. The list had grown so large, that it soon became impossible to always comment even with just a few words, for the work they all had posted.  So,…if you’re reading this and wonder as to why I don’t always remark on something you’ve done, it’s not because your talent or post wasn’t worthy, but simply because I don’t have the time. For that, I apologize most sincerely.
I am divorced, with three incredible children, my youngest is now seventeen, going on 28. I don’t think I’m going to allow her to date until probably her forties. I’m currently in a relationship, and have been for more than just a few years ( too long to not have a ring yet,….at least in her eyes. ), with the most amazing woman. It’s nice to feel loved and cared for, but I don’t feel as if I deserve her sometimes.
Cheri is a new member here, posting under elfin14doaks. It took me well over a year to get her to check this site and you all out, but now that she has, I think she's found her niche. Thank you all so much for welcoming and accepting her, I don't recall ever seeing her happier. I may have helped to create a monster though, used to be she rarely turned her computer on, now it's the first thing she does when she gets home. Her first endeavor, is to scan through all of her folders of photos, to try and find something worthy of you to post, then she'll spend hours going through the galleries, commenting on everything that catches her eye. You all have helped to create and instill a sense of purpose in her life,......for that I thank you!!
I’m hoping to finally be able to purchase that which I feel I need, in order to someday be able to start creating and posting art of my own. Until then, I really don’t feel as though I could ever be critical of anything someone posts here, it wouldn’t be fair, to not have exposed myself to the same. I love this community and the people in it, I don’t think it possible to find such a large and diverse group of caring and nurturing individuals anywhere else.
I came because of the art,……..but stayed because of you!!  Â
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Comments (25)
elfin14doaks
Awe honey that's so swee.... Hey what a minute that's not for me that's for football season. I should have known. OMG the Packers?
timtripp
excellent!
Rainastorm
At least he left you a sweet reminder Cheri:-)
jendellas
Do you know Cheri, I was thinking how lovely that Dave wrote this specially for you :o) :o) UNTIL I got to the end!!!!!!!!!!! :o) :o)
2121
ah wonderful,,,football !!!!. no time for that we are still in BIKE season, come on man get a grip, just take a look at MotoGP one weekend, you will soon get over this poor malady of football, it is so sad to see a grown man give up his time to watch other grown men chase a small ball around a field for 90 mins. Oh by the way great dedi
JaneEden
Oh this is such fun, I was really into the romance of it all, and how well you described each and every feeling and joy. Fabulous words indeed, very well done and thanks for the smile, hugs Jane xxx
clbsmiley
LOL
wysiwig
LMAO! As the kids say, 'I feel you man'.
auntietk
Football?????? Did you SEE the PGA Championship final round today?? OMG! O.M.G.!!!! Okay, regardless of the difference in the size of the ball we like to see people chase around, I LOVED your piece! That was SO well written, perfectly paced, and a great twist at the end. Excellent work, my dear! I can see Cheri and I will have a lot more time to spend yakking during the next few months while you're obsessed with your other love! :D
ShadowsNTime
Lol! Superbly written! Sorry but I can live without football:-) But I understand boys will always be boys:-)!
beachzz
LMAO---you got me for sure!!! This is GREAT!!!
ZanderXL
LMAO!!!! That was quite a knock-out punch at the end. I did an honest double-take! Brilliant!
TwoPynts
Very endearing, heartfelt words. I enjoyed reading them. :) Nice to meet a fellow Pine Island visitor. Very quiet, not a whole lot to do there, but I love it for that. And you can't beat the wildlife, seafood, or the sunsets! :'D
moochagoo
Great fun !
MagikUnicorn
Nice :) I like
idiot_sphinx
Lovely poem . I can see the smile on her face when she read this one ...LOL... Well done !!
mrestey
LOL!! I LOVE Cheri's response! See, I knew you could be a writer! Nice job - BUT - GO PATRIOTS!!!
zak916
excellent!!!
Minda
This is excellent and sweet....
Darkwish
Oh, how lovely! Great words for.... Football season (!) LOL! Nice idea)))
arwenone
Wonderful :)
Alex_Antonov
Wonderful !
kbobbitt
Super dedication - hope she lives up to your expectations:-)
chasfh
LOL!!!!:-) Typical male behaviour:-) You gotta love it! Man, I gotta show my missus this one, she'll crack up!!
leahamy
Thats just great - very cleverly written