In the last 24 hours I've had an opportunity to spend time with two lovely young women who made me realize--again--that there is an emotional component to what we do in this little corner of the world and it does mean something.  On Thursday night it was simply drinks at a local hotel with a woman whose angelic face and warm eyes would cause me-if I were much younger and more unwise--to become irreparably infatuated. Friday afternoon was spent with another lady in a robust and fulfilling bout of carnal intensity followed by a simple talk between--let's not say friends so much as very good acquaintances.  And afterwards I couldn't help but feel a bit melancholy.  Why?  Because at my age I am reminded of the fleeting nature of things.  I thought of the fact that the quiet happiness I felt in each encounter and afterwards is a transient thing.  The very notion that some day, as a result of fate, fading health or the fickle world we live in I will not have the opportunity to enjoy the company of these particular wonderful ladies made me a bit sad.

But of course life is fleeting and no one yet has found a cure for it.  So I thought about the morning I stood at the Sun Gate entrance to Macchu Picchu.  It was a wondrous, soul enhancing, heart-filling moment.  And of course it could not last.  But each time I think back on it I can recapture a bit of the moment and that makes me quite happy indeed.  So too with these lovely young women, each of whom I've seen at least a dozen times now singly or together.  Sure our cynical selves will remind us that they're paid to be nice to the clientele.  But really, any of us who have played here this long know this much--even if we think someone's "faking" (whatever the hell that means) something there is no denying the warmth and joy we feel when we feel it.  And all I know is that I feel that feeling with these two women.  As much as anyone can judge I believe each of them to be a genuinely nice, warm and generous spirit.  And the fact that each of them alone or together is capable of fucking my brains out doesn't hurt.  But about that spirit part--that's the candle that burns longer isn't it.

So of course there will come a time, whether because of calamitous world events or the mundane incursions of our quotidian experience, that I will no longer have the company of these two people who bring me such sublime joy right now.  But as long as I have memories I will be able to recall this charmed moment in an otherwise wretchedly ordinary life.  As a happy consequence of each of these brief encounters with these particular souls at this particular time in the history of things real and unreal, my heart is expanded, my life is a bit richer and I get to keep that as a part of me for as long as I suffer this mortal coil.  And that's not bad.  In fact it's pretty fucking good.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Anytime you're doing anything you enjoy, save those memories, that's all we can take and keep with us. It is always nice to be with a lady that makes you feel that warmth inside (no pun intended). And a great weekend to you also.

I agree, when we arrive here we come with nothing and when that faithful day comes, all we leave is great memories..material things are non essentials..

Good weekend everyone..

Although I have been at this only 6 months or so, it never ceases to amaze me how fun this is.

It does fill an obvious void we all have and does it well. But as is for everyday day of our journey through our time here, the good times are great memories and the bad are reminders of how good it can be.Both are necessary to have a balance and appreciation of why we are here. Bottom line for me is "use it or loose it " and be a good human.

...when unexpected moments of connectedness bring happiness and joy. I think it's very important to appreciate those moments in whatever form they show up in, or  however large or small the dose is. Feeling  good, is feeling good. Period. No need to question it, analyze the source, nor over think it. Just appreciate. It is there for the taking, every single day in all aspects of our life if we just open our eyes and our hearts to it.