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• Hi love - and hi to Jody :) I kind of want to see how long it takes for you to get responses - though I don't usually write anything here (i know - i know - nor anywhere else either! :) ) Jody, send him notes - he'll love ...

  on Poem by Steve J. Burkett Jan. 8, 2012

• Just dropped in and thought I'd send a note :) I read regularly, but I'm no better about writing here than I am about writing in real life. I love you .... Now you know who this is <giggle>

  on Irish Soup by Steve J. Burkett July 4, 2012

• You may have noticed by now that I'm taking a break. I didn't intend to do so, but when I realized that I felt as though a weight had been lifted from my shoulders I decided I needed to. I'd been feeling smothered - suffocated - and I need to ...

  on Artwork by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 26, 2014

• I'm worried about Aunt Alice - not that I have any knowledge, but just from what Linda just posted that Ted had found out. When I saw her at Quna's house for her birthday and gave her a hug she felt like a bird- so little and fragile. How are ...

  on Artwork by Steve J. Burkett April 19, 2014

• Noticed that you totally ignored the last post I made - shouldn't surprise me since you seldom answer my direct questions in letters either. Still on the pity pot I see - the CDC is always wrong and opts to persecute you - perhaps if you'd stayed away from committing ...

  on Irish Soup (4/1/14) by Steve J. Burkett May 8, 2014

• I'm not ready to write yet - it's so much easier this way - I don't feel the pressure. Just got over being sick - 2 1/2 weeks - ran a fever, body aches, etc. I seldom feel my age, but I surely felt old all this time. Still not ...

  on Artwork by Steve J. Burkett May 24, 2014

• About birds playing - yes they do. We were eating at a restaurant on the pier once - overlooking a small strip of sand. Although this was in Southern California, there were no humans out there - probably because there were other 'people-friendly' beaches close. Anyway - during the entire ...

  on Birds At Play by James Collins May 26, 2014

• No - I haven't written - even when I try, it just doesn't happen. Almost your birthday - and then Christmas - I think of you so much but I can't force myself to write. Amber had a baby 7 weeks ago - on the anniversary of the death of ...

  on Dry Spell by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 11, 2014

• Never think I don't love you - that's a forever thing

  on Dry Spell by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 15, 2014

• I think of you every day - though I know you doubt that right now. It's different here - this is a very small town and we live rural. You'd like it - well, except for the no beer part - lol. I don't know anyone here who has ever ...

  on Artwork by Steve J. Burkett Jan. 12, 2015

• It's ironic that now you have a chance for parole - why couldn't this have happened before I left California? I know inside that I'll never go back there - I'm finished moving. I know also that this is not the place you'd want to be - it's so outside ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 8, 2015

• I haven't heard the latest - been waiting to hear what they told you. Were you planning to post anything? :) Let me know.

  on Heart To Heart by Steve J. Burkett May 3, 2015

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  on Iriash Soup by Steve J. Burkett June 1, 2015

• Ok - I'm saying hello so you know I'm here - for the moment. Damn you, I can never just let it go - even though I want to. No - don't call - I still feel the way I felt when I wrote - but I'm still out here ...

  on Irish Soup 11/2015 by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 5, 2015

• Second response - in case you don't get them together. I already wrote something like this but the internet decided not to cooperate - it seems to have disappeared Anyway - I saw that you'd lost your job - over some wine - my, what a mature decision THAT was. ...

  on Irish Soup 11/2015 by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 6, 2015

• a quick note - so you know I'm remembering your birthday. No - you won't see this on your day - but at least I'm writing during the right week. You're not alone....

  on Irish Soup by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 14, 2015

• I have to admit I'm pretty much speechless right now - lol That should keep you busy -I'm laughing Merry Christmas - I know you're reading this way after Christmas but it's the thought that counts - right?

  on Irish Soup by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 24, 2015

• she hit at least one other person - even worse than this. Really kind of sad, don't you think?

  on Irish Soup by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 28, 2015

• just a note, SAH - I found her posts in 3 places - one of whom she knows - or at least has communicated with in prior years. She obviously has some issues :) As far as admin - I don't know what is going on lately- seems to take ...

  on New Pic's by Perrie Thompson Jan. 3, 2016

• Well - they cleaned this up and now you won't know what I was talking about - lol. Some nut was writing a bunch of gibberish - I mean pages of meaningless thought fragments - and not just to you. There were at least two others. I talked to another ...

  on Irish Soup by Steve J. Burkett Jan. 12, 2016

• I'll try to get this brief note done tonight and hopefully it'll go out tomorrow. The site wasn't down but they were a little behind - I had communication with one of the admins - there's definitely a lag somewhere. The date on your page is 12/21/15 - it was ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 7, 2016

• Well sweetie - I'm not sure if they're behind again, or if they just forgot to update with the message that my message had been sent - I know that happens sometimes. It doesn't indicate that my last one went out so maybe you'll get more than one. I'm sorta ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 10, 2016

• It's Valentine's Day - couldn't let the day pass without telling you that I love you - even when I hate you - but you already know that :) I see notices on my last two notes that they were sent 2 days ago, so you should have them by ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 14, 2016

• Holiday today - not sure this will be sent, though it gives today's date :) Played world of warcraft most of the day today and yesterday - I have 9 characters, all at max level so I'm just trying to get them geared up before the next expansion at the ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 15, 2016

• saw your latest post - and the line "I gave you your space now my space is empty" I sort of wish that I could reassure you - but it's not in me to do so. At first I needed the time - but then, as I told you, I ...

  on Irish Soup Journal by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 19, 2016

• A note :) I see they're catching up - posts are quicker and more timely I'm visiting in Alabama - tried to get here in time to visit a dying friend - I got here Saturday and we decided to wait until Monday because we figured there would be a ...

  on For You by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 24, 2016

• Lol - isn't IMO short for 'In My Opinion'? Also - IMHO 'In My Humble Opinion' Home again - happy to be here - love my friends but they wear on me. I'm pretty unsociable - particularly when they argue, which is constantly. I miss you - wishing you were ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 27, 2016

• My love - I told you that I have some opinions about what helped to shape the person you have been - and I do have them - but I also believe that at some point in life we stop being able to place the responsibility (blame?) On those people ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 27, 2016

• Bittersweet,huh? True, that you can choose how you see things - but sad to be in that position What will happen if you go - how will I know? There's no one who would call to tell me - unless Ted or Linda get Cella to. Who is listed to ...

  on Old Age by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 28, 2016

• Just a note in case they mail tomorrow :) so you know I'm thinking of you. Not really in the mood to write - not sick or anything, just kind of off. It's going to be hot weather soon and I hate it - much rather it was cold. Took ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 6, 2016

• Perfect weather today - breeze blowing, intermittent cloud cover - supposed to be in the high 70s later on. I could deal with this kind of weather - it's when it's 90 or more with high humidity that it kills me. Feeling nostalgic the last few days, weeks, months - ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 10, 2016

• Daylight savings time - ugh. Actually, it doesn't bother me - I just wish they'd make it one way or the other and not switch. It just doesn't make sense! Plus I'm sleepy and crabby :) Another week starts tomorrow - yawn!! They're all pretty much the same since I ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 13, 2016

• Funny - inside I feel as I did when we first met - it's only when I try to do certain things or when I see myself in a mirror that I realize how much time has passed. Just a passing thought for today :)

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 17, 2016

• Sometimes I'm not sure I decided correctly when I came here. Oh I know - it's inevitable - there will come a time when I can't care for myself - but I'm not there yet and it's different here. I don't know how to describe it - it's not that ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 19, 2016

• So excited to see something from you today that I'm posting a little note right now :) The little note that I see says they'll mail my reply by March 21st, but I think it will be later - today is the 21st - lol I love you today - ...

  on Irish Soup Journal by Steve J. Burkett March 21, 2016

• Just a note so you know I'm thinking of you - sorry I haven't posted in a couple of weeks but I just haven't wanted to...don't think that means I don't care because I do - it's just that some days (or longer) I want to retreat from the world. ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett April 21, 2016

• Early morning melancholy - just missing you - the feel of your arms around me - hearing your even breaths as you sleep. We have thrown so much away - or lost it by taking it for granted - and yet we still have so much. I believe in God's ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett April 28, 2016

• Short note - really not into writing lately - sorry :( I plan to write a letter soon - don't hold your breath :) I know you know how that goes for me. I tend to think about writing at inopportune moments - like when I'm leaving to run errands ...

  on Irish Soup Journal by Steve J. Burkett May 23, 2016

• Just a few words since I'm in 'bama - just to remind you that you're never far from my thoughts and heart. It's Saturday - probably going home next Saturday - maybe to a letter :) Love

  on Irish Soup Journal by Steve J. Burkett July 9, 2016

• Hello love Just wondering if you're OK - I haven't heard from you and it's your turn :) Are you sick?

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 4, 2016

• Hi my love Just wanted to send this note in the hope that it gets sent tomorrow. I got your letter Friday - made me cry in relief - I always imagine the worst :( anyway - I didn't have anything written - and planned to write over the weekend ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 14, 2016

• I haven't written yet - this has really hung on I felt some better today and went to church with a friend - she's been patiently waiting - and made it through the day. Went to Amber's this evening and now I'm going to bed. They're taking me to the ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 21, 2016

• Quick note -I'm going to Alabama Wednesday so your next letter may get here while I'm gone. I've started working on a letter to you so it won't take forever - lol - but there may be a delay if I'm gone. :) Hopefully this will fill that empty time ...

  on Comment Response by Steve J. Burkett Sept. 26, 2016

• The truck picture is great - wish we were there right now. I think I've told you before that I prefer your poetry to the paintings - just a personal choice - but these lately have been outstanding. :) I should get a letter this week - looking forward to ...

  on Irish Soup Journal by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 17, 2016

• Good morning my love. It's Thanksgiving day - 5 AM. I've been up since 2 - why I don't know -I'll hate it later today. Of course I'm missing you - in a way I'm not because I know you're right here with me :) I started my next letter ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Nov. 24, 2016

• My love - never give up - never lose sight of the goal. This is, ultimately, a fight you must pursue for yourself - and win for yourself. Before you can completely love another you must learn to love (and forgive) yourself. It's a long, arduous journey but the rewards ...

  on Comment Response by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 10, 2016

• Just to say I didn't forget your birthday - but your card will (obviously) be late. Been kinda sick all week - it's finally settled down to be a cold so now I'm fully miserable - lol. I should be able to go to town in a couple of days ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 19, 2016

• My love - just read your two latest posts - I love you so much :) Mailed a card with a page and a half letter - sorry it's not more but I wanted to send it before any more time passed. :) Hopefully it will be there before you ...

  on Comment Response by Steve J. Burkett Jan. 25, 2017

• Hi sweetie A really brief note so you know the cataract surgery went well - now hopefully I'll be able to see in a few more days. Of course things did go slightly off plan - my cornea is swollen so I can't see on that side should clear up ...

  on Comment Response by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 4, 2017

• My love - my only love It's nearly 2 am - haven't been to bed yet. All the windows open because the weather is so perfect. I've been sleeping with them open the last several nights - these are the times I'm glad I'm here where it's not so scary ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 25, 2017

• What a coincidence - This week I had a CT of my lower abdomen (with contrast) because she suspects I may have chronic (as opposed to acute) appendicitis Oh joy! lol - still no results though - not sure what happens next. I almost wish it was acute - then ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett March 18, 2017

• I'm sorry love - I know I'm not holding up my end of our correspondence - I just don't seem to be able to put two thoughts together successfully. I'll try to at least get a card out to you soon - I know you need that reassurance - I ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett April 24, 2017

• You know - I’ve always liked your poetry better than your paintings and I think I’ve finally realized why - it’s because I love words - love to create paintings in my mind based on the words I read. It’s not (never has been) that I think you can’t draw ...

  on Bridge Through My Mind by Steve J. Burkett July 8, 2018

• I’m planning to at least begin a letter this week (today is the 8th) - hopefully nothing will come up. I was in Alabama last week so didn’t write. Went to a funeral - no one I knew well, but sad, nonetheless.. I’m not scared of being dead - I ...

  on Personal Journal 6/11/18 by Steve J. Burkett July 8, 2018

• My sweet love - I miss you so. Obviously I didn’t get the letter written when I said - maybe this week. I really suck at this writing stuff - I’m sorry. I always mean well, but it just doesn’t work out very well. If it’s any comfort at all, ...

  on Love Note 6/24/18 by Steve J. Burkett July 29, 2018

• I have a letter nearly completed (yayyy me) - maybe in the next few days. I feel like if I force myself it will come across that way when you read it - and I don't want you to think that I see you as a chore. At least you ...

  on Personal Journal by Steve J. Burkett Sept. 9, 2018

• Sometimes how I feel about you just kinda sneaks up on me and overwhelms me...not that I don’t always know I love you, because I do - just that sometimes it’s an urgent feeling...ya know? I meant to write last week, but that didn’t happen, as you can see. I ...

  on Personal Journal by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 6, 2018

• My love - I didn’t write this past week and not sure if I will next week - but at least this time I have legitimate reasons! This past week we had a hurricane! You probably heard about Hurricane Michael - well, it was here! Pretty exciting! The wind broke ...

  on Bridge Through My Mind by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 12, 2018

• My loved one Surgery went well (10/15) but I still have swelling and one eye doesn’t close right or something - feels like it kind of hooks - I don’t know how to describe the feeling. I saw the doctor Friday (day before yesterday) and he says it’s normal and ...

  on Personal Journal by Steve J. Burkett Nov. 4, 2018

• My love... It’s thanksgiving evening - been at Ambers since noon - nearly 10 now - couldn’t let the day end without telling you I love you.... Black Friday tomorrow and <shudder> I have to leave the house. Just going to the grocery store - thank God we live rural ...

  on Comment Response by Steve J. Burkett Nov. 22, 2018

• Nothing here for the last 3 weeks - hope that doesn’t mean anything’s wrong. I had a really horrible stomach bug - one of those that just lingers on and on - hopefully all well now - or almost Writing here - and will try to get at least a ...

  on Diary by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 8, 2019

• Hello love Hope you get both messages on the same day else you’ll be nuts - lol So - I just hung up from talking to Mel - she’s doing better and will be released from Kaiser tomorrow - she’s going home with Theresa for at least a few days. ...

  on Diary by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 10, 2019

• I love you - don’t recall how long it’s been since I told you - too long, no matter when. :) I know it frustrates you when I don’t write - I really try, but then it doesn’t happen...part of my emotional disease, I guess. Never - and I do ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 10, 2019

• Hello love - looks like they didn’t get my last post mailed yet (from last week) so now you’ll get 2 :) I am in pain today - through stupidity, of course. Friday I decided to bathe the dogs - usually do so in the sink, so I can stand ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett March 17, 2019

• Sometimes I wonder if the folks who read and/or transcribe your letters and notes envy what we have? Or wonder how we managed to waste so much? Or maybe both? I know that I lived it with you and even I marvel at the intensity of feeling and how callously ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett April 14, 2019

• A short message - don’t particularly feel like writing, but want you to know I’m thinking of you. Of course, I guess you DO know that already :) Tomorrow (Monday) I go to the doctor - just routine (a Pap smear). I thought about changing it - Amber and the ...

  on Diary by Steve J. Burkett April 28, 2019

• Hello love... I haven’t really felt 100% lately - you’ve probably noticed there’s been no notes and no mail :(. Saw the cardiologist today - he’s pleased with my overall condition, though still says I need to lose weight (duh!). Told me to come home, take 2 Tylenol, and lie ...

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett June 26, 2019

• My dear love... I know you’re waiting for me - and I, for you. There IS an end - and then we’ll be together for always. It will be different - but there’ll be no change to our love - after all these years nothing’s going to alter that. I ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 4, 2019

• Well - I started a note - stepped away for a moment - and now it’s not here! If you get a couple of half finished sentences - that’s what happened! I wrote a letter this weekend - hope to get it in the mail on Monday - will be ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Sept. 28, 2019

• Hello my love They just posted today - (10/9) I’m going to answer before it escapes me and I forget. What’s that saying? Oh yeah - the road to hell is paved with good intentions. :) When I read your words - and you talk about watching sunrise or sunset ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 9, 2019

• Sometimes I read your poems and the words echo throughout my body. I love you

  on Untitled by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 12, 2019

• My love It’s nearly Thanksgiving - nearly another year has passed. I know I’m way behind in writing - I’ve been sick - enough that I haven’t been to church or to community group (church Bible study) Stupid - just a cold that progressed to a horrendous sinus infection - ...

  on Love Notes by Steve J. Burkett Nov. 27, 2019

• My dearest love (my only love) Still sickly - haven’t gone hardly anywhere...well, I did get to go and have a colonoscopy - Skye got to drive me! He told me all is well - don’t have to see him (for that) for another 10 years! At least I was ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 13, 2019

• Hello my love It’s Sunday evening - sky has been clear most of the day - but relatively cold. I made it to church today - had to leave my sweater in the car - they always have the heat on in the building - probably wouldn’t be so bad, ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 15, 2019

• My love Sunday night - nearly midnight...I remember we would be downtown, just hanging out...walking around aimlessly - mostly looking for trouble - lol. Do you recall the ‘dairies’ out in West Sac - we’d bring home sandwich stuff and chips and cookies for Cella and the little boys....funny how ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 23, 2019

• My dear love New Year’s Eve. I’ll be next door at Amber’s - we will read the letter that we wrote last year (predictions) and laugh about the successes and failures. Then we’ll come up with the crazy predictions for the upcoming year. Probably wrap it up and be in ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Dec. 31, 2019

• My dearest.... I’m sorry it’s been this long since I said anything (hope they can send this tomorrow) - either here or sending a note/card. I’ve been pretty sick - bad flu - and haven’t even ventured out of the house until today - I went to church. Doing anything ...

  on Love Note.......1/26/20 by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 9, 2020

• Sweetheart :) Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day - I haven’t mailed anything and I don’t think my other note went out (I can’t find it here to see if it’s been sent - lol). I’m feeling better, mostly - just very weak. I seldom say this, but I feel old! I’ll ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Feb. 13, 2020

• My love. And you are my love - always and forever... I saw that they finally mailed my Valentine’s Day note - just yesterday. It must have gotten shuffled to the bottom of the pile somehow because it never takes that long....I should have checked and tried to write a ...

  on Personal Journal 2/18 to 2/27 by Steve J. Burkett March 10, 2020

• My dear love... Yes - I’d still be mesmerized by those blue eyes looking into mine - that goofy smile when you were trying to mess with me - sometimes I wasn’t sure if you were teasing or not (based on prior experiences in life) until I saw that grin ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett March 14, 2020

• My love Sitting here - listening to the thunder - feeling you next to me, cuddling while we watch the brilliant flashes and feel the thunder reverberate through our bodies. The rain pours down - we’d have our laps full of dogs - they don’t like this weather at all! ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett April 19, 2020

• The transcription for this made me smile - (you know that different people type out your written words for most posts?) - they almost got it right. You had signed, as you often do, ‘your Steve’ - when they transcribed, they put ‘your Stone’. So nearly right - but it ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett May 2, 2020

• Quick note in case they do mail tomorrow - I should get a card or letter out this week. Just depressed - no desire to do anything! But I think I’m getting past it finally. Nothing much really happens here - we are quite rural - no big cities (or ...

  on Personal Journal.....June 30, 2020 by Steve J. Burkett July 20, 2020

• My sweet love... I remember being at Miller’s park with you - also recall going out to Slough House - and what was the other one out that way? Oh - Bridge House. I wonder if you can still go there and swim - or if that’s all given way ...

  on Love Note.....7/24/20 by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 6, 2020

• My sweetheart. I wonder where the lost notes go - when I fill the little box with words and then my finger slips and the words to you are gone...if you ever get incomplete notes from me, that’s why - lol. I was just finishing what I had to say ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Aug. 24, 2020

• My love... If only we had been this wise when we were younger....I look at young couples who seem to have it all together - oh, not financially nor monetarily - they still struggle to make ends meet - but emotionally. They are secure and happy in their lives, even ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Oct. 15, 2020

• My sweet lover Oakdale - I’ve been through it - you’re right - it would be perfect for us :) we’d be able to live out our old memories... Sometimes I can lay here - close my eyes - and hear your voice whispering of love to me - reminding ...

  on Love Note by Steve J. Burkett Nov. 12, 2020

• My love. I’m sorry I’ve not been writing - and we’re not good at connecting on the phone - lol. Even when I’m home, I can’t get to the phone in time - I don’t usually have the phone next to me. I’m in a lot of pain lately - ...

  on forever by Steve J. Burkett June 23, 2021

• A quick note - after our talk, I’m worried about you and what’s going on. I feel so helpless and don’t really understand what they’re thinking regarding your transfer. I’m just going to pray and trust that God has it all under control. No matter what, I love you - ...

  on forever by Steve J. Burkett July 13, 2021

• Another brief note - saw the ortho doctor yesterday - he confirmed the diagnosis of trochanteric bursitis - and gave me a steroid shot in my left hip. Last night was horrid - I read about using the shot for this and it did say that sometimes the pain would ...

  on forever by Steve J. Burkett July 15, 2021

• My love - I’m writing here, knowing you’ll never receive it - this morning you went home to our Lord. No more pain, no more suffering - no more bars. You’re free again - and I know you’re waiting for me. Tonight I know you’ll be here with me - ...

  on Personal words; Love Letter; Poem by Steve J. Burkett March 1, 2022