Solitary Man

[Ohio_Mark]

Previous threads (well, the most recent ones...):


Time For Me to Fly

Reelin' in the Years

I Don't Care Anymore

[Ohio_Mark]

Melinda was mine
‘til the time
That I found her
Holding Jim
Loving him

Then Sue came along
Loved me strong
That’s what I thought
Me and Sue
But that died too

Don’t know that I will
But until I can find me
A girl who’ll stay
And won’t play games behind me
I’ll be what I am
A solitary man
Solitary man

I’ve had it to here
Bein’ aware
Love’s a small world
Part-time thing
Paper ring

I know it’s been done
Having one
Girl who’ll love me
Right or wrong
Weak or strong

Don’t know that I will
But until I can find me
The girl who’ll stay
And won’t play games behind me
I’ll be what I am
A solitary man
Solitary man

[Ohio_Mark]

Well, I made a request on my previous thead and promptly got locked-up!! Seriously, I went back to edit it about a minute after it was posted, and no-can-do. Truth be told, I'm not sorry to see that one die anyway...

Guess I am showing my age using this song. Well, my age is in my signature, so you all know anyway... no secrets here, right? But I risk Sally thinking I am that I am even a bigger geek than she first thought...

So anyway, here is a copy/paste of the locked post:

I went Christmas shopping yesterday for the wife. Not sure what to get her. I ended up purchasing the necklace for her 40th birthday. It will be from the kids and me.

But I would like to get her something for Christmas as well. I mentioned to her that I was going shopping, and she replied, "Well, I may have gotten something already." I guess she meant that she had purchased something for herself that the kids can give to her. I let that comment slide, and went anyway.

So... I need suggestions, please. Nothing romantic, of course. Practical, thoughtful, and "gift-like." I have a few ideas, but want to get your suggestions... if you have any.

[Larrynarry]

Mark.. same boat here. My W is a teacher, so I was thinking of giving her something "special" yet practical. The goal would be for her to open it and say "I could really use this!!" while also thinking "How thoughtful". Maybe wishful thinking, but that's my goal.

So.. my point was.. can you get her something like that for work?

[Ohio_Mark]

Some of you out there are a bit young to remember this song. So for lwb's benefit, here is a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA8Odaa91cA

Very 60's, with (real) horns in the background...

[Sara]

Mark,

No, remembering the song doesn't make you look old. But looking at those pictures of Neil Diamond. Wow! How old is he? Good song though. Perfect choice.

[Aud31]

Thanks for the link Mark...I owe Neil a lot--my parents' first date was to one of his concerts.

[LuvMyHusband]

Mark, you will probably laugh but I am into practical gifts myself. I want a new pots and pans set. Probably doesn't sound like a gift but to me, a gift is something that the receiver would want and appreciate. Is there anything you have heard her say she would like, i.e., gees I wish I had this or that?

[Ohio_Mark]

About 10 years ago I bought my wife a Calphalon set for Christmas. For those who don't know, it's commercial quality cookware. It was very expensive, and I have added to it over the years. Until she told me to stop adding, that is...

The only thing that I know of that she wishes she had but doesn't have is freedom.

[LuvMyHusband]

I'm sorry Mark. Can you think of something along the lines of what she likes to do, such as a hobby, interests? I really enjoy receiving gift certificates for Barnes & Noble. I get to pick what I want. What about a gift certificate to a spa? Or tickets to a concert?