All you need is...

It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now.

That's lust.

My husband does the dishes and puts the kids to bed while I listen to music and have a glass of wine after a long day.

That's love.

And we all like a silly love song now and then; especially when it feels like it's about us.

And lust happens...sometimes in unexpected places...

like the laundry room when I'm ironing my husband's blue shirt that makes me want to rip off the buttons

(but I can't sew worth a damn, so I don't),

or the eucalyptus-scented dish soap that reminds me of a far-away escape we had by ourselves once upon a time.

And then we're in love.

And then there's a fight.

Kids screaming over who did what and who's to blame.

Love comes through gritted teeth.

Because who are we kidding? Love is all you need, right?

(love never said it was patient)

And then there's sex.

Lust. Love. Lust. Love. Lust.

Who cares? As long as it's there.

It is there, right?

And then someone needs you. Really needs you. And you're there.

And all you need is love.

But lust is nice, too.

Consider This

My husband is across the room writing about how Groupon may as well find a new business model once the media and public get through with them. I agree. No company is above an apology. A bigger problem would be Groupon and its ad agency believing they don't owe one.

But a bright spot appeared in my in-box today. One of my favorite eco-friendly sites, Fig+Sage, asked for opinions on improving its site. I found myself enjoying my old P.R. days as I shared my opinion. I love the content on Fig+Sage. If I need a non-toxic body lotion, it's one of the first places I go; but everyone can use an environmentally friendly face lift from time to time and I was happy to help.

This isn't a long diatribe about how companies should and should-not behave. We all know when someone is and isn't. I'll just say that it was refreshing, and reassuring, to be considered in the company's process. I think Groupon could use a dose of consideration. I'd even forgive them for the tasteless ads. I love to forgive. I figure it may come back in my favor one day. And like anyone, I want to be considered.

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"The events of her life are like the lapiduli of a grand mosaic: each of them is a small thing, but the combination of them makes such a picture..." {Richard Baptist O'Brien}

All you need is...

Consider This