Both Ways

Example #1

The saying goes, "you can't have it both ways".

I disagree

I like pets, however, time to care for one or two and finances, keep me from owning a pet.

Frankly, I miss my Molly. She was the cutest little doggie I ever had. Doggie, because she was teeny weeny. She could fit in my purse. Long white hair that curled over her big loving eyes.....but that's another story.

Can I have it both ways? Sure I can!

I kinda sorta have 2 cats. I don't know there names but am contemplating that process. They both belong to my neighbor. When I first moved in 7 months ago, they scattered from my back porch when I opened the door to say hello. About a month ago, one of the two female cats wandered in my place, making her way from bedroom to bedroom, down the hall then shot out the front door as if she finally realized she was in the wrong home. Cute as can be and it made me smile.

Now she stands on the top of the stairs staring in the screen door as if asking me if she can come in...and play. :)

The other cat adores the patio table on the back porch. One day I noticed the table was knocked over. Poor cat, she must of jumped too quickly off the table, causing it to knock over.

I could ramble on about my life with the cats but I will get to the point.

Yes, I get cat hair on my clothes.

Yes, I have the blessing of unconditional love, as pets offer that.

No, I don't have to feed them.

No, I don't have to find a pet sitter while I am away or clean a litter box.

So you see, in my opinion, you CAN have it both ways.

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Example #2

Endless nights

So, do tell, what came into your memory bank - a positive or negative image?

Me - an endless night memory or two of pleasant ponderings rambled through my head and touched my heart. Memories can do that you know. Ever have one of the nights you hoped could last forever?

The downer to that is, endless nights can go both ways. The rule does not follow then of the inability of having it both ways.

Unfortunately, I recall more negative, fearful, lonely endless nights. Nights I thought would never end.

How about you?

Care to share?