Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for May 12, 2014

No wonder you have grey hair, Cathy’s Mom! Have a good Monday all… ;)

Cathy is about a young woman who is a feminine, working up the corporate latter and is trying to get married with Irving. But to me, I would find difficult to marry such a woman. To climb the corporate ladder zero out a family life. For my wife, the children were her priority. They got lots of hugs and love. When they had something to cry about, their mother listened and comforted them. They had a Mom.Now retired, my wife tells me I missed a lot. I zero out my kids for government audits. I got a bonus and a cheap pen for a congressional audit. Some congress man yelled, thieves, at some defense contractors. But I missed some important moments of my children that will never pass again.It seems Cathy wants to get marry to Irving. But do they ask what they are looking in a marriage?We fell in love at an officer club. We were two strangers who danced all night and did not speak a word of each other language. We spent three months just being happy together. Her sister tells me if you are not serious, my sister should go out with other guys. Suddenly, I realize I don’t want her to be with anybody but ME. She gets a Cinderella wedding with Naval Officers in dress white uniforms, crossing swords over her head. Yes, my wife experienced the dream of little girls.After 40 years, the passion is gone. But the comfort of a person who knows how you tick is a great part of my marriage. She reminds me did you take your medication. She yells at me that I should go to the doctor about something I don’t want to know about. She pushes me to take a walk because it is good for me. She cares about me. That is what 40 years means. Cathy, remember, “One is the loneliest number.” Only we remember old rock and roll.

L and I visited the cemetery to visit my dearest friend, Diana. She always took care of them, daughter and grandkids. But nobody came. I get mad at Diana because she thought she knew more than the doctor. I wish she followed his orders. We should all try to live a ripe old age. My 90 year old friend says we just kids. I laugh. Maybe living so long you forget the hurts when you were young. I hope you laugh whatever Tom acts a little crazy. We were just too serious when we were ambitious and thought the world was in our hands. My music friend and Gordon Lightfoot laughed when they said, did you get a record contract?

The neurotic apple doesn’t fall too far from the even more neurotic tree, that’s for sure. If you can’t cut the apron strings, Mom, then for the love of all that’s holy at least loosen them a little bit anyhow!!! I don’t wonder AT ALL why Cathy is so nutty sometimes — all I have to do is look at her mother to see why. It’s too bad she didn’t pick up her cool, calm, and RATIONAL dad’s characteristics instead. But then if she had, she wouldn’t be the crazy Cathy we all know and ♥ . . . would she?!

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Hi, rgcviper!

Hello and Happy Monday, fellow “Cathy” fans. We had a very nice Mother’s Day at our house yesterday and hope that everyone else here did, too!

Once a mother, always a mother — a mother’s worrying is never done ….. certainly not with Cathy’s mother.

Her concern is touching in a way, but still ……. Over-thinking things just a bit, Cathy’s mom? I’m guessing “Yep” on that one.

HI, MOM. Hello, “Cathy” Clan.

In the darkness of my statement on the ship, I used to listen to “Never Meant to Hurt You” by Laura Nyro, First Songs. The days seemed endless at sea. I stood on my feet for 4 hours on the bridge as jets roared off the deck. Then roll into some problems that seem to pile on top of themselves. You come into port with a pile of money and there were always pretty women who wanted to help spend it with you.I had that school picture of you. It seems like the only sane object at that time. But I knew you were with some good looking guy back home. I just angrily threw it out into the sea and forgot you for 40 years.Recently, I saw you on some video and you were talking about your mom. I still remember that worry look she had when I took you out that one and only time. All the stuff came up and I went a little crazy. That damn 18 year old kid came back.I have a wonderful wife of 40 years. I have always been amazed how such a beautiful woman could be in love with me. She is the rock that my life stands on. She gave me two great kids. Both my children are creative and loving human beings, mostly due to their mother.I hope I didn’t upset your fans.Finally, when I came back from Northern Michigan and you were so unhappy about gaining that damn weight, I touched your face, trying to tell you that you are beautiful. Real men look to the heart. The dumb guys who are looking for the pretty faces and hot bodies I have known are real losers. I hope you find that guy who sees how beautiful you are – in the heart.Goodbye, Cathy.