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Connections...  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
4/20/2018 6:26 am

Last Read:
5/6/2019 9:14 am

Connections...



How do we make connections with other people? Sometimes they're planned, but a lot of times, circumstances and coincidence and that intangible 'lady luck', pokes her head up to push matters in directions of her own preference. Here's something that happened to me, many ago.

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I had left work downtown that evening and had made my way to a small club that I frequently went to. I was sitting, at the far end of the bar, facing the door and nursing a beer, when she walked in. She was tall , and poised and her long, straight brown hair, framed her as she moved her head slowly from side to side, as if searching for a friend, or a place to sit. She looked determined.

There were none - seats that is. The bar was jam packed with, 'Happy Hour', patrons. It was standing room, only ! She turned her head towards and our eyes locked.

The music was loud and people next to , were shouting out their orders to the bartender, who was happily overwhelmed. She slowly turned her head, side to side, perused the crowded bar, and then again - looked back .

Our eyes locked, once more. I raised my glass of beer towards her, and with my right hand, I pointed to my left, where, (in spite the crowded conditions), there remained a spot to stand. It was large enough for one person.

She held my gaze, paused, and slowly pushed and angled her way through the crowd, in my direction. She skillfully arched her back, against the men and women huddled around, in various poses, until finally, she stood before me, and smiled- "You're sitting in my seat?" , she asked. I guess I was.

That's the way I met the woman, who eventually, would become my wife. We spoke and laughed and joked - and had a great time. Eventually her friends showed up and we all commandeered a whole corner of that bar.

To this day, I question the fortunate coincidences or elements of luck that paved my fate that night. If I hadn't left work earlier than usual, I would not have been able to get a seat at the bar. If I hadn't been sitting in that corner of the bar, then I would never have seen her walk in. If she hadn't trusted an unknown and made her way to ... - well. Finally, there was that intangible - specifically the chemistry between us - and it was the ultimate glue that welded our hearts together.


©April 2018 Paul P.
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Coincidence, circumstance, luck - how has your life been been touched by the alliance these three partners?

Do you believe in coincidence or is it destiny?

Share your stories or comments please.

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
4/25/2018 9:24 am

Someone recently asked me if I was still with this woman, my friend , whom I met and the answer is - no. After being together for, 18 years and producing 2 fine children, we decided to follow our own separate paths.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
6/7/2018 11:52 am

This woman sat alone on this bench for almost 30 minutes. It was a chilly day. She smiled and nodded her head when I asked if I could take her picture . . . She kept checking her phone for messages . . . but always looked up quickly - there were none.


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
8/9/2018 9:48 pm

A beautiful story of making a long-term connection when it was least expected.
Personally, I don't believe in coincidences.
I believe everything happens for a reason, including who enters our lives. We may not always understand why and that's OK. We need to accept it and be open to seeing how things evolve.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
8/9/2018 10:56 pm

Realllllllllllly .... How did you end up here? There are thousands of bloggers out there. How did you find me? Coincidence? Where is this going to go? Or you are just a random traveller passing thru. Hey.... No worries. Thanks for sharing your pov and accidentally dropping by...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
8/10/2018 2:10 am

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Realllllllllllly .... How did you end up here? There are thousands of bloggers out there. How did you find me? Coincidence? Where is this going to go? Or you are just a random traveller passing thru. Hey.... No worries. Thanks for sharing your pov and accidentally dropping by...
Not random.
Not accidental.
Not questioning why.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/3/2018 9:58 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    Someone recently asked me if I was still with this woman, my friend , whom I met and the answer is - no. After being together for, 18 years and producing 2 fine children, we decided to follow our own separate paths.
I'm pinning this story and wondering if anyone else has a special connection to share.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
10/3/2018 10:38 pm

I'm pinning this story and wondering if anyone else has a special, coincidental, connection to share.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
5/2/2019 10:01 pm

    Quoting  :

True... 😘


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