Hi Dotsie

Definitely glad to hear that! I used to believe I needed to be stoic, and have a happy face all the time for people to be OK being around me. And I still strive to find a peaceful happy place to be. However, I have learned that it is often the "tragedy to triumph" story that most inspires others to take a look at what is going in their world, their "story", and see what they want to do with their life. 'Cuz after all, I'm out to help everyone I can live an "igKnighted" passionate life!

Welcome! Pull up a chocolate bar and stay a while. Glad to have you!

Or at least some chocolate covered almonds. They're good for you! They are, aren't they?

Hi AmyDoodle

Thanks...a chocolate bar sounds nummy...especially the new fav in my cupboard (Chili Chocolate from Lindt). A young lady who lives in Germany, whom I call my adopted daughter by choice, sent me a Chili Chocolate bar as a Christmas present and I was hooked!

Dotsie...I sure hope the chocolate almonds are good for us 'cuz they are a staple in our home (my husband is a full out chocoholic and I can tell my hormones are whacked when I'm craving chocolate!).

Thanks Cindy...I appreciate the welcome! Hope all is well over there in the land of gorgeousness! I've never been to Hawaii, although one of my brothers lived there for a long time. He wouldn't be stateside now if he hadn't gone through a divorce and wanted to me close enough to see his daughter on a regular basis. He misses it tremendously!

Good morning,

I too am new to this site. Years ago my daughter joined a group for step moms and found it very helpful, supportive and fun. I decided today, to try the same thing. A little about me... I am a 61 (first wave of boomers) year old teacher planning to retire after this upcoming school year. I live in upstate NY where the winters are cold, snowy and sunless. But the sunshines daily through the eyes of my two grandchildren ages 4 and 1. My life took a dramatic turn (not alone in this I know) when my husband of 37 (now 39 since no divorce has taken place) decided to leave his career, move to Florida and try his hand at teaching. The teaching failed but he did find a new teacher. After using me and holding off his decision to return for a full year and watching me deal woth the death of my mother, he returned home, stayed 6 months and left again this time to return to the new teacher for good.

I am not whining any more, I am a new person and a very greatful one. I have a bright future, supportive friends and great children and grandchildren. I will be approaching the divorce soon although my husband doesn't see the need for one.

I am proud to be a boomer and would love to hear from people. While I am not dating, I am still available and my chilren have threatened to enroll me in match.com Any comments on that? Thank you for taking the time to read my intro and I hope to hear from others. Donna

WELCOME newest Boomer sister Donna,
Honey, most of us have been there done that. Good for you as JJ said above me, for picking yourself up, dusting yourself off and getting on with the rest of your life. The only thing I would advise is "file for divorce" before he does. Because these fools are like bad pennies and keep popping up. If the teacher gets smart and dumps him he may figure he can slither home to you...Dump the bum!

Welcome Seagull, glad you chose oto jump in and share your life with all us boomer gals here. You'll find we have more similarities than differences.

I'm proud of you for not sounding angry. You must be very strong. Sorry to hear about the death of your mom. I ost mine seven years ago and I know it hurts.

Glad you are able to stay focused on the postive, and if you can't you can share that too. Our moods change here at BWS, as you can well imagine. One day we can tackle the world, and other days we have a hard time with our own little nest.