Dear Honey Run friends,
In my late teens and early twenties one of my favorite activities was to drive around downtown Columbus, Ohio in the evening dreaming of doing a development. I studied every parcel and the history of every building. At one point I had a map on my bedroom wall that was 8 feet long and 6 feet high that had each parcel and its number that corresponded to a book that had the property and sales information. It was usually late in the evening after I finished working, I would have Delilah on the radio (because I am that sappy) playing love songs and dedications, a cigarette in my left hand as I steered with my right hand. I would stop and sit in front of a building as its exterior lighting would illuminate the street and I would dream. It feels like a million years ago, but if I close my eyes and listen to love songs from the eighties and nineties it takes me right back to those days.
I was feeling nostalgic recently, so I made a playlist of these old love songs. Tonight, after a long day at work I decided to sit in my cigar room and enjoy a cigar. I was tired of watching television, so I put on the love song playlist and looked out the window at the forest with an almost full moon suspended above the trees casting its light over the forest. In this time of quiet reflection time while listening to these love songs I was flooded with memories of my junior high dance with my date in her tight skirt dancing with me to Boys to Men, and then to my prom and the memories. Apparently tonight was memory lane because I started reflecting on all my past relationships and the loves and almost loves I have encountered in my forty-two years. Its funny how I now own an Inn and I get to watch all of you come and enjoy a romantic weekend with your special someone while this love of a lifetime has eluded me to date.
I am very happy with my life and I have no regrets, but the romantic in me is still waiting. I know the day will come when I will know that love that I see in your eyes when you are at the Inn with your love of a lifetime. My life has not followed any conventional path so why would I even wonder why I am the late bloomer of the bunch. This rambling seemed fitting as we enter February, the month of love. For those of you in a loving relationship I am so happy for you. For those of you who are alone as I am, I am so happy for you also. What I have learned in life is that being in a relationship is not mandatory for a joyful life, but if you are blessed to have that partner that can enhance your joy, you are just that much luckier.
Happy Valentine’s day!
Your sappy Innkeeper,
Jason
A cigar room? Didn’t your parents teach you better? But I guess maybe an occasional cigar is better than daily cigarettes or do you indulge in those also? Hopefully a special someone will enter your life soon and enjoy the atmosphere at the inn and be a partner with you! 🙂 We are coming up tomorrow afternoon and hope to enjoy the quiet time at the inn. Keep it warm as the temps are suppose to dip this weekend. Hope to see you sometime over the weekend if you are working (or at least stopping in).
Dave Broehm
I truly enjoy your monthly letters. Never give up on finding your true love! Women love “sappy” men!
I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting the Inn for awhile but I have many fond memories of time spent there with my husband and also “girl trips” with sisters and friends. I hope to visit again soon.
Take care and stay safe.
I enjoyed reading this post very much. I too have a playlist of love songs that I enjoy during walks on days when I am feeling lower than usual. I imagine God singing the songs to me and it very quickly makes things better. Now that you’ve expressed your interest in someday having someone special in your life, I imagine you might find romance surfacing in new ways. Pay attention Jason – you’ve just sent a love letter to the heavens. Words and thoughts most certainly bring great things into our physical reality. We love your Inn and look forward to a stay with you later in 2021.
Warmest regards,
Betsy Muller
A cigar room, I am so jealous. The love of my life sends me to the “cigar garage”!!
Enjoy the journey Jason.
I love your attitude, Jason! That was my attitude through ten years of infertility. When my longing was finally fulfilled, I think that it was more glorious and appreciated than it would have been without the wait. I pray that the save will be true for you.
My husband and I will be coming to the inn to celebrate our 4th anniversary on September 9th. We were given a second chance at love after both being widowed. If you haven’t found her by then, I’d be happy to share my secret for finding the love of your life. 😁
Jason, sappy is wonderful. All of these experiences you are having are preparing you for the most special time of your life, I totally believe that. God is preparing someone special for you, and you for someone special. I met my “second chance at love” right after turning age 50. We have had the best time together over the last 11 years (10 years married in September). You certainly have a wonderful place there to share. We really enjoyed dining at The Tarragon last Summer and will definitely return. God bless you, Jason.