Wow, such fantastic writers here on the board! Such caring and compassion and fun! The board is more vibrant and worthwhile than ever! So glad i tuned back in.

Thanks for the support @LadyShadow. Hang in there. The right person will come along. I just stayed open and interested and curious and persisted in socializing with many people and finally stumbled on someone who is an excellent buddy for me!

I spent the day quietly and meditatively, slowly re-organizing my home that got turned upside-down by a small renovation project. I feel soooooooo much better now that my messy bedroom is under control. Still more to do, but at least i am comfortable in there again.

What a difference 24 hours makes! Last night at this time i was considering going into the ER, i was feeling so desperate and out-of-control. But now i feel under control and peaceful.

I've been hanging out in the Town Square recently (my building's lobby). I enjoy chatting with my neighbors. Some of them are quite funny! But some try my patience by telling me their problems as if i am their therapist. One 35-year-old man and a senior woman are particularly troublesome.

I think if these two start in on me again, i will tell them that while the first few sessions are free, subsequent sessions cost $300 an hour. I don't desire to be anyone's therapist, and if they want my services, they can darn well pay me for it!