Chivalry

I was musing on chivalry last night and determined that it is SO far from dead that I could sleep easy on this issue forever.

Earlier, I had the occasion to be the recipient of not only much chivalric behavior, but true gallantry as well. A dear friend finds himself between a rock and hard place and has come to the only decision that Honor can allow. He did this while insuring that my own feelings are all good and safe and protected and my *own* honor in excellent hands.

This was no mean feat, as Yours Truly was possessed of much hurt feelings, a badly bruised heart and had been leaking odd salty substances from the eyes for much of the week. The pure chivlary shown me last night did make it Much Better. That is a rare gift in the world at large, BUT, we say with much True Joy, NOT so rare among those we dearly love.

The cool thing is, this is ROUTINE BEHAVIOR on his part, and on the part of other men I know and well love. Yours Truly teases Norse Boy and Mittens unmercifully, but.....the truth? There are no finer men on the planet. They are true knights and I just want to make sure everyone knows that.

Hugs,
Alysoun