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lighter:
Hops:

I like the sound of your poet friend's experience with Scots.

Sorry he's reeling from his deeply felt loss....will likely be reeling for a while.

You're both open to new connection and that can be enough.

Looking forward to updates.  I love reading you and pooch have energy for walks in town. 

Lighter

Hopalong:
Thanks, (((((y'all))))).
I am trying to be open but carry things lightly as I meet anybody.

I noticed as I met the Scot that I felt comfort, a sense of equality. Too early to be sure.

As to the guy I'm meeting today, I'm nervous (just somewhat intimidated). His pix show perfect children, and an attractive and very fit man. He did respond well to my openness. I just dunno.

But I ain't freaking out. I'm feeling more comfortable these days just showing up, and just being myself. Open to what happens and more accepting of what doesn't.

Will report back!

hugs
Hops

Hopalong:
Mr. Lovely (fit guy) turns out to be a sweet and humble veterinarian who's very very Christian (which I'm not) and that's too bad, because he's quite attractive and totally into animals (Pooch loved him) and we talked for more than 3 hours and so on....

I'll probably see him again as a FRIEND but the religion thing is a big barrier to anything more most likely. Too bad. He's appealing in a lot of ways but I fear all the creepy stuff.

Hugs
Hops

lighter:
Too bad about the religious stuff.  I feel it's sort of comforting and safe, at times, when good men really believe they'll go to hell for acting on impulses, but understand the fear. 

Wolves cloaked in religion have bitten me more than once.

I was thinking about the marching orders to go share Jesus with others.  Brilliant, marketing strategy but very concerning when it's pointed right at me.
WHY does this person want me or anyone to think they're a "good" Christian? 

Sorry it was creepy, Hops.

Lighter

Hopalong:
Actually it wasn't creepy to be with him for this occasion, Lighter. Only sign of his religiosity I noticed was sad eyes and I think wafts of guilt coming across and a mention of himself as a sinner.

What I meant by "creepy" is that I WOULD fear getting involved with someone who's soaking themselves in that kind of evangelicalism. I recognize it and know what would come up for me. Not his fault and he should stay where he finds the comfort.

I'm pining for the Scot (kidding) and thinking after a month has lapsed I'll send him one email and just ask for clarity: he's the one who mentioned getting together for "lunch." If I don't hear even a lunch suggestino soon I'll figure he's either: 1) dating around or someone else, 2) not attracted to me as a potential partner in the first place, or 3) not ready emotionally.

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