I was at a friend’s apartment and her neighbor lady/best friend was there too… I told them my life story and it was so sad it made them cry so they both gave me a hug… very nice. bewildering, even.

Then I got invited to an ex-coworker’s birthday party (miracle?) and not only did she give me a big long hug but her dear old dad did too! And another one for goodbye… ya know, these are used for goodbyes too often, we should give them more at other times as well.