Thanks for sharing about this topic, too, my friends! I appreciate it.

wiretwister, I yearn for the simple life so much. It's strange, one might think being home on disability would bring that, and yet it doesn't completely. I've got to do something to find it.

MickeyCheeky, it's hard to believe that someone as sweet and supportive as you has fewer friends than you'd like. I definitely want to be your friend, though I realize I'm physically far away.

Christina, your analogy about the unicycle is so spot on!

Wild Coyote, I so understand wanting to interact and understand people on a deeper level. We've sort of discussed this subject recently, but I must also express my fear and reluctance about what I call "exposing my tender underbelly" to new people. I've been deeply hurt in the past. I know that I've hurt others, too. I regret that so much. I am reminded how my pet parrot would get on his back with his belly facing up and his feet in the air, and look at me asking "Kiss or rub me on my belly, Mama!" And I would. He trusted me completely because he knew that I had nothing but love for him. He knew because we'd stare at each other so deeply as if looking at each other's souls. Even the last minutes of our time together he got on his back. The vet listened to his heart while he was in the palm of my hand. He held on to my finger with his beak, gently, and held on to the finger of my other hand with his foot. Isn't it amazing how well pets can connect with us on deeper levels? Sometimes people's pets are the closest creatures to them. They see things differently. They put their priorities in the right place. They are mostly selfless. They lead simple lives.

My bird boy hated my laptop. He wanted me to pay attention to HIM! In the photo below he's saying "Look at ME! Not the computer!"