It’s not always a bed of Roses.

I started watching the Golden Girls in February, 2011. It started as an escape from the world. I will offer some background as to why I needed this escape, but will try not to wander, sound of needing pity, or bore you to tears.

In 2008, my 21 year marriage was over. I still like my ex, we just mutually decided to no longer try….mistake? blessing? At the time, I didn’t have answers, we were just done.

I had met someone new. In hindsight, probably not the best person for me, but at the time he seemed fascinating. Life was a constant party with him and I did some “mid-life crisis” things that I never thought I’d do. In my mid 40’s, I got a tattoo, a nose piercing and hosted/attended more parties than I did in my 20’s. Needless to say, life was fun, but very chaotic.

The party came to a screeching halt in February 2011,when my partying hard boyfriend passed away suddenly and right before my eyes. This is where my story begins…

Ah, the Golden Girls! I had never really watched the show in its original run. On occasion I would watch an episode with my mom, but what did a married twenty something with children have in common four “older” ladies living the single life in Miami? I found it funny, but not relatable. Plus, there was just no time for TV with a young family, but I digress… I started watching after my boyfriends death, mostly because he hated the show. It was the one program that I could watch and not visualize myself watching it with him.  After seeing nearly every episode running in syndication, and staying up late at night or rising early to watch them, my beautiful daughter bought me the entire series on DVD. Oh what a glorious day that was!!!

Having the show on DVD was/is amazing. The episodes are uncut. I can hardly watch it on television anymore because I miss so much.  I have watched at least one episode nearly everyday for the past 6 years.

I wanted to start this blog, not to discuss a television show, but to discuss how it changed me, often for the better. The show, although a comedy, tackled some real issues that are still relevant today.  I love “The Girls”, as I will often refer to them.  They were funny, witty and intelligent women. The show had amazing talent, from the actresses to the writers to the costume designers. Other than an occasional storyline mix-up because of a new writing staff, it was brilliant.

That is all I want to say about it as a “show”. I don’t want to argue story lines, staging gaffs or even the personal lives of the actresses. To me it is just a great show with great lessons and I want to share what it means to me and how it has made me a much better person.

Until next time…..”Thank you for being a friend”

MLG