Epilogue: All Doubts Gone

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And so here we are, with an update to yesterday’s post: “Walking. All Self-Doubt…Gone.”

We do have a Disney ending to this debacle, and I can hear all the joyful tittering rattling the internet grid.

And for the record, let me acknowledge three courageous followers of high character who did not buckle to all of the others (aka Girl-Power-Club) who relayed this sentiment in one form or another: “I’m disappointed DK, in your failure to be a Man.” Talk about a gut punch, right?

And Yes, a happy ending. But, no, don’t get ahead of yourself. I didn’t make a follow-up trip and drag the water soaked timber out of the water. And no, Cara didn’t get and won’t get an apology, not now or ever. What’s right is right, and I’m right. (again)

And, when it is the darkest, you can always count on your Family to be there when you need them most.

Cara’s 16 year old Son JJ came to the rescue.

And I digress for a moment. JJ’s given name is Jake Joseph Martin Denison. One might ask, “Why strap a handsome young man with so many names?” Well, that’s because Cara thinks she is a member of British Aristocracy. (I warned you all of what we have here.)

And now, not only does JJ have to explain away that he’s not a member of the Aristocracy each time he’s asked for his proper name, JJ also happens to be the middle child (like Cara was which explains everything). So JJ is dragging around all of this baggage around too and he’s still managed to become a terrific young man. Now that’s Something.

And, now back to JJ. JJ was alerted of the blog post by his Mother, who re-packaged the story to something that none of us would find recognizable. Like were we at the same movie? And to no one’s surprise, she slung so much mud (no pun intended) at me that she had to simmer down all 4 men in the Denison family who were preparing torches.

And, so, JJ asked his Mother to drive him to Cove Island Park where JJ proceeded to pull and drag and tug the 100 pound timber monster to the dumpster. Cara stood on the hill, in tears, so proud of her Son clearing the sight lines for her Instagram posts in the morning.

And, as JJ was finishing up, Barry (Patriarch) pulled up in a “City of Stamford Highway Supervisor Truck #10.” Barry, a senior leader at the City (“A City that Works”), hauled out his chainsaw, his working boots and industrial rope to drag the beast out of the water. And lo and beyond he found that his Son had already finished the job. My Son!

At this point, Cara, STILL sitting on the bench was taking all of this in — HER men coming to Save Her and The Day.

So, there you have it. A joyful ending to a grumpy morning start.

A beautiful Family coming together in a time of need.

Barry and JJ look down at Cara, who is laying prostrate and wailing, a sloppy mess. (She also happened to be losing her sh*t because the algae that had stained her favorite running gear from the day before would not come out. All Ruined!)

Father and Son watch the spectacle. Father throws his arm around his Son in appreciation — and whispers a line from Alfred, Lord Tennyson:

“Ours is not to reason why, but to do.”

54 thoughts on “Epilogue: All Doubts Gone”

  1. I’m surprised at your sensitivity to birth order issues – yet again, your sensibilities surprise and baffle me simultaneously. It is clear that Cara’s family knows you and your sense of humor (admittedly difficult to discern sometimes, just sayin’ 🥴). I am also pretty sure that a paean to womens’ quest for equality, was never an issue to father and/or sun. Happy to read that all was resolved, wood was moved, and the path was clear, tho’ I’m sorry Cara’s shirt was ruined. And let’s hear it for those who challenged your somewhat inflexible perspective – following as part of Sawsan’s Sirens…

    1. Did you catch that Freudian slip – spelling ‘son’ as ‘sun’? Might have something to do with my progeny…or not

    2. Mimi, you‘re priceless. And you do my work for me…. Same feelings here. Although we readily admit that we love Dave, in all his grumpiness, brilliance, wisdom, perplexing ways. We all have our burdens to bear; I for my part thank you for putting my feelings so succinctly in words.

      1. “Burdens”, Kiki. Burdens? Respectfully I believe you have misinterpreted the intent here. It is “PRINCIPLES” – “PRINCIPLES!”

    3. I had a dictionary in hand as I was “nervously observing myself crawl through syntax” (Wayne Koestenbaum). “Discern.” “Quest”. “Sirens”. All magic words. As to the characterization of my position as “inflexible”, now – now, …au contraire, this is entirely a matter of holding to principles and you my Friend are one of the most principled humans I know.

      Separately, as to “Sawsan’s Sirens”, after reading your comment, a trusted follower (male) shared with me via email (rather than post and be subject to retribution) had googled “Sirens” to find Wiki define Sirens as being “both attractive and dangerous.” And I think he nails it, Sawsan is synonymous with Danger!

          1. And I thought Sawsan’s Sirens are the actual sirens, device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning.

          3. LAUGHING…
            I think Esam would agree. I am the morning person that starts way too early, walks in like a tornado.

    2. Ray, as we say here: With friends like that, who needs enemies. But also know that we tend to do our sparring only with people we really like. With all the others we are polite!

  4. First of all…. everyone here knows you have not seen a single Disney movie in your life. Those movies are for individuals with an empathetic heart. But since you brought it up…let’s move forward with that theme. Disney movies have villains and heroes, so your reference here might not be too far off. You. Villian. Me. Hero.

    If we casted this “story” we might go with Beauty and the Beast. No, you’re not Beast, he’s too good for you. You would be Gaston. “the main antagonist in Disney’s 1991 film, he is arrogant (check), chauvinistic (check), hunter (loosely connected here….. hunter of sunrises only). His obsessive tendencies bring him to the brink of a breakdown (checkkkkkkk)”.

    We could go with Scar from The Lion King. Admittedly was hesitant to go with this one… with all the “King of the Jungle” talk that could follow, but I digress… “the main antagonist in the 1994 film… the embittered (check) Scar was full of jealousy (check) and a sense of entitlement (check), prompting him to develop a plot to take over the Pride Lands” (AKA Cove) ….

    Picture that opening scene with the sun rising over the Pride Lands and the NEW and future King (Queen) being shown to the masses. I guess that is where we are at this juncture…. and we all know how that movie ends.

    PS. For anyone who thinks there is any accuracy to DK synopsis, I encourage you to hit up my “Insta” post from yesterday for the full story (see below). Note to self: (and intelligent audience) DK hates when us “youngins” call it Insta. So I will keep doing it.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C7HnOQYuolF/

    1. Cara, may I kindly suggest that the Denison family and the Kanigan clan meet at one the future sunrises at this beautiful cove for a joint pic-nic. No throwing burning sticks, just peaceful grilling your sausages and burning the heat of your arguments?! Or, if that‘s asking too much, how about both of you making a movie themed The hate-love of running along the Cove…

    3. In response: 1) WordPress.com sent me an alert warning that a Follower had exceeded the word comment limit and it was jamming up their servers. 2) I found most of this being incomprehensible. I hope you aren’t teaching this to your 4th graders. Frightening.

  5. it all seems like much ado about nothing. a first world drama playing out. dk enjoy the cove, and cara enjoy the cove, and may you both be free of judgment, scorn, and angst from afar. this cove is big enough for the both of you. and I enjoy your posts because you are who you are.

      1. I suck the oxygen? Guffaw. Cove is certainly big enough DK….if only you’d open your heart to see. Heavy sigh.

  6. Now I‘ve seen and read it all – I‘d never have thought that it comes to this….
    Personally, I am proud of Cara‘s family; they stuck together and I bet their dog was happily jumping around the spectacle and barking his/her head off during the exercise. The wood is ‚gone‘ and it all leaves me to wonder only What Was All This Anyway!?

    And yes, the time has come to put this baby to rest – let‘s go back to you suggesting clever books you‘ve read, taking pics of sun/rain/snow happenings, letting wally take the pen to his paw from time to time and I shall now follow Cara‘s doings as well as yours for she has really grown on me too. AND she wears no socks in winter…. – that IS brave! 😉

    (Are my very Swiss (neutral ppl) efforts to have you both sign a peace treaty been successful ?)

    1. Kiki, in response. 1) “Leaves me to wonder only What Was All This Anyway!?” Exactly! Exactly! 2) “She has grown on you.” Hmmmm. I keep thinking grown like a cold sore. 🙂 3) Always peace, but important to keep these youngsters in their place.

    2. Thank you for the follow Kiki! Hope you enjoy my morning content.

      As for my family, you are spot on… the word I use most often for My Boys is PROUD.

    2. I agree. I think that is his motive behind this melodrama over a branch. He needed content. He needed humor. He needed an objective. He needed…well…me. So here we are. Sorry you all have to be bystanders. He will go back to his usual musings soon. I am confident.

  9. “failure to be a Man.” I think the fault lies due to your bad back, David. I’m sure Cars understands not to seek your assistance.

    I have been meditating on this passage all day “No one works harder than a girl (woman) who realizes there’s no one coming to save (assist) her and she has to be the one who’s going to build het dream life.”

    Cara did just that by having the power to make men move the debris. It may be for her benefit but the end result, the obstacle/danger is removed.

    Happy ending.

    Such a fun read, David.

  10. JJ, Cara’s 16-year-old son, heroically dragged the timber out, earning praise from his family. Barry, impressed, quoted Tennyson, embodying duty over questioning, showcasing family unity under legal laws.

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