wade

The truth and beauty prize today goes to Joanna for her tribute to her husband, my friend & kindred spirit, Wade. Take a moment to read Jo's blog entry for the day at: http://schmoopiesophie.blogspot.com/2007/04/wade.html

Taking "truth and beauty" as a touchstone means both noticing and intentionally appreciating that which is good and lovely in the world. I give Joanna full credit for both noticing and appreciating the truly beautiful man she has in her life.

Tonight I went out on a date. It was fine. The guy was nice enough and the sushi was tasty. But driving home I got to thinking about Jo's tribute to Wade and was hit by today's big question: How on EARTH do you get from here to there? I'm sure there is a path from solitude to that kind of love, to the kind of relationship that is mutually encouraging/satisfying/challenging, but I sure wish I had a map. I'm sure that patience, vulnerability, risk, confidence and humility all have a role to play, but does it have to include dating?!?