Well, here it is about 8p and, finally, after a busy day of running various errands, it’s St. Pete Pride Eve and I’m making last minute preparations for tomorrow’s festivities.

If you are in the St. Pete area tomorrow, I hope you know you are invited to come by Coach Sappho’s booth.  We’re giving away some great gifts, such as free coaching and free matchmaking.

I can’t wait to meet some of the single lesbians from the St. Pete area so, if that’s you, BE THE CHOOSER – be sure to stop by our booth and sign up for a free month in Lez Rendezvous and your complimentary matchmaking profile.

And, all you lesbian couples:  you didn’t think I’d forgotten you, did I?  Be sure to stop by and learn more about our couples community, Lez Be Together.

And, check this out:  Coach Sappho’s reach extends beyond Florida this Pride Festival weekend.  If you are in Minnesota and attending Twin Cities Pride, just know that we’ve got a ‘Coach Sappho’ supporter in the crowd, so if you happen upon her, be sure to grab some of the ‘Coach Sappho’ literature and free offers she’s handing out! 

I’ll end today’s post with this thought for you: My dog Lucy and I just returned from her last walk of the day.  We went down to wish a neighbor and his dog (Lucy’s friend) bon voyage as they are heading north for a month.  The dogs had a blast teasing each other with bones!  Believe it or not, Lucy put one down and her friend, a Yorkie who is 15, stole that bone right out from under her!

I made sure to say goodbye.  Both my neighbor and his dog are ‘senior citizens’, so, you just never know.  Lucy and I enjoy our visits with them so much.  Maybe we click due to our similarities: two single people and their dogs.  Whatever it is these two ‘guys’ are special to Lucy and I.

When I returned home, I saw that the Farrah Fawcett story was on TV again tonight and I happened to walk in at the part where Ryan O’Neal was saying, with a shaking voice, in words we now know have come to pass: ‘I am worried about what is going to happen…What will I do?  Farrah taught me how to live‘.

Now, many have been saying things about Ryan and his intentions.  I just have to say I sense his intentions are authentic.  I think there is something truly unique about Ryan and Farrah’s love.  Say what you will but they’ve stuck by each other, over the years, through thick and thin.  Their chemistry is palpable.  He also said on the show, “I will never love anyone like I love Farrah…this is it.”

Yes, they’ve shared a typical Hollywood romance.  Or, maybe it isn’t even fair of me to say that.  However, in my gut I feel they’ve shared a truly deep bond and I’m sure Ryan is in much emotional pain today and is in my thoughts.

When I see Ryan I see a man who probably ‘aged gracefully’ because of the relationship and friendship he shared with Farrah.  It’s so obvious.  Because of their love, he’s a better man.  And she was a better woman.  There is something very special about the fact theye kept coming back to each other.  And, of course, Ryan was by Farrah’s side yesterday when she went to be with the angels.

So – I don’t know about you, but anyone would be fortunate enough to have shared what Ryan and Farrah did, for as long as they did.

How about you?  What do you think?  Have you been fortunate enough to share the type of love, over the years, that Farrah and Ryan have?  If you have, be sure to tell your story here, right on the blog.  As we know, one of the things many lesbians lack are lesbian couple friends who model a beautiful, caring, committed love that all the world can see.  I didn’t say perfect love, but a real love, that has endured the test of time.

Even though there are many enduring lesbian couples out there, they are often invisible.  So, please, share your story.  You never know whose life you will change forever by sharing your truth!

Have a wonderfully Pride-ful weekend – see you soon!

Barb Elgin

Barb Elgin, MSW, LCSW, Certified Singles Coach, is Coach Sappho: America’s Favorite Lesbian Love Coach.  Be sure to stop by Coach Sappho’s website today, take Coach Sappho’s ‘Luscious Lesbian Living and Loving Quiz’ and call Barb to set up a complimentary phone call to get the most out of your results.

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