i, too, love british mystery programs, thanks...
if i could count, i bet i could count on both hands the number of times i'm touched in a year,,, until this year~

for some odd reason, my cousin is a hugger and was here all summer, and when i was almost asleep in bed, she kissed me on the cheek ~!! ( eeeeeekkkk~!)

i gave away some firewood and loaned $10 to a guy referred by a church, and he must have hugged me 8 times, today. and it was pure. maybe that will have to last a while, maybe not, maybe life is changing....

my neighbor, who is the first buddhist to live anywhere near me (also a follower of the teachings of the Buddha), has offered to take me walking with her 2 dogs around this little 'lake' (large pond or reservoir) a couple of times a week... i might actually improve my BMI and stamina and strength~! i walked half a mile to the bus 2x this past week and my leg muscles are whining like a dog .

my cats touch me, one lays on me, and the other demands to be picked up and hugged,,, they are my support system. i believe this is why so many people have pets, for the unconditional love, and body heat that is such a comfort.

thanks Skeez~ for this thought!