Well, after a 3 year break, Kaley is back. I never pretended that my break would be permanent. My wife has no idea, but in the long run, I don't think it is important for her to be involved because I don't want to integrate Kaley into my normal life. I'm hoping that Kaley is something I can do for fun in unique circumstances. Right now, I have unique circumstances. Here they are . . .
I'm on a business trip to near my hometown, and I'm staying with my mother. I thought I might dress up and go out while I was here, so instead of hiding from my mom, I told a little fib. I told her that I'm doing a "Womanless Beauty Pageant" for charity--thus my excuse to shop and dress up. She insisted on helping out, which I feel a little bad about, but things have turned out better than I could have dreamed. So, she helped me shop for a wig, dress, etc. But when I put my whole outfit on at her place, she encouraged me to stay dressed while we had dinner. So we had a ladies night in. Then, a couple days later, when we were both free, I modeled my second outfit. Again, she encouraged me to stay dressed. You won't believe what happened.
As we talked, we mentioned something like that it was a shame that I was all dressed up for nothing. So, she said we should go out. Not tonight, but on Sunday. We were already planning to go to dinner, and she said I should go dressed. I was blown away. Nervously, I agreed. So, we are going out to a nice restaurant Sunday as two girls. (She's very young and energetic--likes to go out.)
After that conversation (it was a long one), I spent the evening trying on various things of hers. A kimono from Japan, a punjabi (I think that's what it is called) from India, etc. She is encouraging me all the way. And she understands that my wife is weirded out by this sort of thing, so it is all with the greatest discretion.
Perhaps I'm headed for disaster. I don't know. But right now, I'm elated. You can see my pics on facebook if you like. Just friend me. ;-) Kaley Gardner.
***I've added a pic of us going out for drinks and apps!