"Two Hats" Watercolor/Ink on paper. Copyright 2012. Totsymae
I’m 1 for 2 in the matchmaking game. The first guy I set up with this woman was some years back. They were doing some foolish whatnots and it didn’t work out. This was before I married. I got tired of him looking at me, so I passed him on to somebody who might want him. Anyhow, I am truly into the hooking up business on so many levels. It’s what makes the world go ’round and gets us in a heapa mess sometimes. Ask any politician on his deathbed and he’ll tell you. So I figure, I want my share of the mess too, whether that’s on the low-low or the free. Y’all feel me?
I hooked my auntie up a few short years back. After a year, they wedded on up. It was a clean sweep. I knew after a month of them dating, a wedding was coming. I didn’t make the wedding on account of an appointment I couldn’t break but that’s okay, my work was done.
Okay. So, last summer I had to get one of my ACs replaced. The guy who came was retired and knows electricity inside and out. I got to checking him out real good and figured him up to be a nice fella. Then, I got to thinking about this woman I used to work with who could use herself a good man. I never got that relationship off the ground then but last week, when he came over, my mind backtracked on this unfinished business I had to do with this hook up.
Alright. My fingers got busy with texting her and so on and forth. Well, he called her last week but she was at the beauty parlor under the hair dryer. He left a message and said he’d call back but he didn’t say who he was, although she knew ’cause they had each other’s numbers. She didn’t call him back. She wants him to call her again. He wants her to show she’s interested by giving him a call back. After speaking with him, I text her and said, “U got more years behind U than ahead. When that man calls, U pik up that phone. U ain’t got time to be playin.”
‘Cause they haven’t made contact, they’re both thinking the other ain’t interested. I’m like, Lordy mercy. What am I gonna do with these ole folk? Now, I started to call one or the other back for this hook to latch on but I configure it up like this. If they’re going about it this way, I can’t be the one putting all the energy into this thing. I never had to work at it this hard before. Besides, it probably wouldn’t work out anyway, huh…
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So right!
I have a feeling they’ll get together. You’re a good woman, Totsymae.
Okay. I just put in my last effort.
Thanks. I hope they get together this time.
I am 62(actually still 16). Live 5 minutes from Miami Beach. I cook. Do own laundry. Have $117.42 stashed and a car that runs fairly well. Most days.
More importantly I gotta get hooked up with a cartoon publisher.
Your stash has gone up since the last time you reported. She’s no cartoon publisher though. Maybe you can get a series going on The Rumpus; http://therumpus.net/sections/comics/ In the meantime, I’ll keep my antennas up for ya.
Totsy, I wish you lived closer to my aunt. She’s 90 and really needs a new boyfriend. She’s had 3 since her husband died about ten years ago. All three boyfriends have gone on to their great rewards and she’s just not as able to hunt as she was a couple of years ago.
I like “fixing people up” and find it very rewarding when it works out for them. Part of my job was to form “design teams” which strategic in getting big architectural projects. While romance was not the outcome, a harmonious team was imperative. Getting the right mix was so important and is sort of an art form. You need the engineers, the estimators, the landscape folks and the social scientists to all get along with the artists and the client as well. But maybe I’ll start doing that Patty whatshername stuff. Find millionaires for bimbos.
I can be a bimbo.
Yes, I tried match-making once (maybe twice–I’ve tried to block out the memories). It always seems to backfire–sooner or later. Best to stay out of other people’s business.
Lorna, Lorna, Lorna. I have a good record, so I must stay in folk business. My memories are good. Even with the couple that didn’t work out, they remain good friends to this day, while the other is happily married. I’m all for there being two less lonely folk in the world.
rothlmao! For me to fix someone up would be like asking for a “Lucy” moment!
Uh oh, do we wanna know what a Lucy moment is, is the question.
All you have to do is follow my blog and read my little stories to know that I channel Lucille Ball and trouble seems to find me! Can I help if things just happen?
This has the makings of true love, what? “Never did run smooth” and all that.
Go for it, tots; they need you. Then when you’re done, come over here and help me!
I’ve be right over with my Southerness to charm the pants off those fellas, for you.
Glad you like the painting. Kinda like life, I guess. Squiggly and not straightforward.
PS. The painting is just great. I like the tilt of her head and the scribbly feel.
Never the Twain shall meet !!! to coin a Shakespearean turn of phrase !
Sure seems like Shakespeare was right. I made one last attempt and now, I’ve thrown in the towel for good. With those two anyhow.
You need your own reality show! Hey, if the Millionaire Matchmaker can do it, so can you!
Hmmm…Reality matchmaking would be a good avenue. Let me ponder…
Matchmakers are probably a better bet than the internet dating. I’m looking for a man who’s willing to start a relationship like it’s 5 years old!
By “it’s five years old”, did you mean ya wanted someone who acts like a five year old? If so, I’m your man.
See what ya started Totsy.
Hansi
Well, people usually get what they ask for, huh…:-)
Hansi, you are so kind to answer my ad…
Five years?! That’s when things start going downhill. You need to experience that newness and keep it fresh.
For me, Tots, that’s when it has become REAL – the hormones have settled and the richness of who we are truly comes to the fore. When life serves a challenge, instead of caving or running, we know we have each others’ love.
The first five years are great – and they are full of serious base building.
Well, that’s frustrating. You can only do so much. The rest is up to them and if they choose to waste time, well, it’s their loss. Too bad, so sad.
Too bad and sad is what I say too.
It’s like the two of them hit the brick wall before they even got started. LOL
I’m not doing that, then he’s not, then she’s not. Hell… sounds like WORK already.
I told her they were being silly. As it is, he’s been caring for a friend who’s very ill. I told her now that she knew the deal, she could call the man to see how everything is and stop acting a prima dona. She said she’ll wait a week to let him call. I think that’s silly.
Never had much luck setting people up…and the times someone tried to set me up it was a disaster. I think it’s when you least expect to meet someone they walk through the door. If those two continue to wait for the other it’s not going to happen. Good try though, Totsymae!
No, I don’t see that it’ll get anywhere. Since he’s been helping out a friend who’s not well, I told her to call him but she won’t. Silly.
You know they say if you haven’t grown up by 50 you don’t have to. Sometimes, we just have to put our foot in peoples posteriors and give a good swift push so they stop acting like 14 year old kids.
That’s true.
So you’re a matchmaker? Girl, you’re a surprise-a-post. I’d leave those two alone — clearly, they don’t want to come out of their comfort zones and risk a little. Bless you for trying to bring a little love into their lives.
Yep, I’ve thrown in the towel now. Hung up my hat and all that.
Totsymae, artisitic talent AND people skills, not fair! cheers catchul8r molly
If only I can match myself up.
I’m with you on the hair. Now in that video with Dave it looked good. I thought her best look was the “Rachal” cut on Friends. The straight hair is just not doing for her or most of the older women you see with it. You may have rocked it in your teens and twenties, but be a little more sophisticated now ladies.
When I am in Atlanta next, I will make sure NOT to be near where you are matchmaking, dear Tots! ‘Preciate all the good thoughts and so on, but I HAVE a hubby who is my soul-mate even though we seldom travel together because of our weird schedules. And I can just imagine the telephone company guy you would think just right for me!
Oh, I’m not into breaking up your marriage but if you need counseling, I can take care of that too.