The Good Husband

Hello Monday! What a beautiful day for a morning walk.

On Sundays, my favorite thing to do after work is to come home, make dinner, chill out with a little TV and call it an early night. Last Sunday evening, I found myself with nothing interesting to watch and so I switched over to CBS and started watching The Good Wife. Surprise, Surprise! Immediately, I fell in love with the show. Aside from it being another ‘law’ show, I found the characters to be likeable, the storyline interesting and I even found myself laughing out loud. I love it when a show can bring out a few different emotions.

I especially love Christine Baranski! Many years ago, while working as a pool boy at The Hotel Bel-Air, I was fortunate enough to wait on her. She was fabulous, kind, and a lady. I loved the way she called me, “Darling.” And so yesterday, I watched a mini-marathon of past shows.

Watching the show made me think about a possible other show called, The Good Husband. Immediately, I remembered something my little sister, Moni, once told me as teenagers. Because I loved to cook, clean, do laundry, and garden, she said, “You’re going to make a good husband.” Though the possibility would end up being a good husband to another husband and NOT a wife. I’ve always thought of myself as a ‘good catch.’ But after four failed relationships, maybe it really is ME and NOT you. Maybe, playing the role of a good husband is an NOT and option.

Except for the one-year relationship a little while ago, I've been single for 13 years. I think it’s the role I’m meant to play; I’m good at it. However, I won’t close myself off completely, but the For Sale sign is not really visible. If you’re thinking you want to put a ring on it, I’ll have to get back to you.

American rapper, Wiz Khalifa said, “Being single doesn’t necessarily mean you’re available. Sometimes you have to put a sign that says “Do NOT Disturb” on your heart.

Speaking of signs, the piece here is titled, “Signs.” It’s inspired by a stoplight, an upcoming art show, and relationships. Please feel free to add any meaning you would like to it. For now, I’m On Hold.

Have a beautiful week. And remember there are signs everywhere. How you interpret them is totally up to YOU.