First time readers, kindly read the first entry for October 27, 2012, when this story began: 

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I am quite good at grasping abstract concepts.  Big words are "my life." 

I've had difficulty, though, reconciling two adages . . .

"Stop and smell the roses," is one.

"Wake up and smell the coffee," is the other.

I've melded them, in my mediocre, over-educated brain.

Here it is . . .

Find a sweet guy and let him love you.