Men - who needs em!

That was my favorite song from a production I did in the summer of 2002...I was Sister Amnesia in 'Sister Amnesia's Country Western Nunsense Jamboree' performed at the Greeley Independence Stampede.

It was a fun time. I had just met a man...and I was head-over-heels. My friend in the production was just breaking up her relationship. So, she really would cite this song over and over..."Men, who needs 'em!". Of course, in the context of the show...it is sung by us Nuns...who of course, don't need men to fulfill their lives.

That does need to be the prevailing cry in every woman's life. Yet, I want it so badly. Don't we all? Maybe not nuns, as they've obviously given a lot of thought and prayer to the idea of never being with a man. But, myself and most of my friends...we all want that ever-lasting, love of our lives, passionate, hopelessly devoted...LOVE!

So, where's mine? I have not had great luck with the men in my life. Marriage, divorce. Now, the man from 2002 is one that I have had on-going ups and downs, fits and splits. And now, I'm really trying to end it for good. It is going nowhere...and I should have seen it from the start.

You see, during that production in 2002...I asked him to come see me. I was the star of the show and was very proud of my work. It was held in a tent outside the fairgrounds for the Stampede, which is our yearly 4th of July celebration...rodeos, concerts...and occasionally, theatrical productions.

I saw him poke his head in the back of the tent in the middle of the show. But, he did not stay. He never came to see me in that production. For someone whose life's dream was to sing and act...that alone should have been my RED flag to get rid of him. This could not be the man for me?? Boy, hindsight is sure 20-20.

So, I must now concur with my nun alter-ego (and with my friend) and say..."MEN...who needs 'em!! But, strangely, I still think I do...

jojo