Men...Where Would We Be Without You Women?

I've said it before, sometimes I can be wishy-washy and indecisive. Last night I planned an early morning trip to Safeway. We were down to four cups of milk and I use two a day for my lattes.

By the way, Wanda ordered a very cool tamper and cleaning brush for my quest of the perfect espresso. She also obtained, absolutely free, two Starbucks shot glasses. A barista at the place near work gave them to her. He said they were a gift because she's a good customer. I think it's because she doesn't wear a wedding ring and she's cute. Either way, I'll take them. Next week I'll have all the necessary paraphernalia for a most excellent drink. I'll keep you posted.

So, I got up at 6:45 did step aerobics and yoga until 7:30. Then a shower and a latte. I did get dressed in between those two things. Can't remember if I mentioned my new socks and underpants? We went to Target last Friday and spent just under $50 on clothing very few people will see.

Over the course of my weight reduction I dropped close to four inches off my waist. My old boxer briefs were all 'bagged out'. Wouldn't you think boxer briefs would be cheaper than regular boxers? They are brief. So I got eight new pairs. Why is a pair of underpants called a pair when it's actually a ONE?

I always have a size problem with men's socks. I wear a size 9 or 10, depending on style, shoe. A shoe size from 5 to 9 1/2 takes a medium sock while a 9 to 12 takes a large. The medium sock covers a four and a half size shoe variance and the large a three.

See my problem? My socks are always a little too tight or a little too loose.

Getting back to my morning. After a shower, new socks and boxer briefs, I finished getting dressed. I made my latte, sat down at the work desk and wrote out a shopping list. I grabbed my phone, keys and sunglasses. I set the alarm and left the house. Four feet down the front walk I turned around and did almost everything in reverse. I didn't get undressed.

I called Wanda. "Hi, this is rather silly I know. We have just over three cups of milk in the house. I need two for today and tomorrow morning, that leaves one for your cereal. I have to drive right by Safeway on the way home from the docs tomorrow. Is there anything critical you need today? If not, I'll just stop tomorrow." I said all this in one quick expulsion of air.

I knew she didn't need anything. I knew going tomorrow rather than today made no difference. I knew I didn't need to call. I tell myself I'm acting in a considerate manner. I tell myself it's common courtesy to at least ask before I make a unilateral decision. But the truth is, I think, I need permission to be a sloth. It's like, Hey I asked, you said you didn't need anything. Getting the OK makes it all right to relax and enjoy the day. The forecast temperature today is 81, not too bad for early April.

After twenty six years Wanda and I regularly talk about how we communicate, what we mean, how we feel. I've not read the "Men Are From Mars or Whatever Planet and Women are From A Different One" book. I understand the concept, guys think and behave different than ladies. Wanda and I sometimes talk and suddenly realize we're having one conversation about two different things. It started as one but somewhere along the way her brain turned left and mine turned right.

A relationship should get more comfortable as the years pass. After a certain length of time you discover your partner is passing more than years. And while you never run out of gas, eventually you run out of things to say. Farting is easy, meaningful conversations take work.

Avie sent me an e-mail the other day that had this picturesque reference to modern men of the times. I thought you might enjoy it.

Honey...You're The Best

Two Old Ladies For Sale

No Really..It Will Not Matter If It Gets Wet

Can't...I'm Watching For Traffic

You're The One That Wanted To Save On The Smaller Tent

Baby...Just Keep Rowin'