I love Kim because yesterday…

53 she played her Kings of Convenience CD for the ten-millionth time while we drove to Dallas

54 she insisted on being the first person in line at Kalachandji’s so we could get a good seat in the garden

55 she invited me to come lay in her lap on the couch when I wasn’t feeling extremely happy. We watched “Gray’s Anatomy” together like we do every Sunday night.

56 she drew a bath, put salts in it, and lit candles and incense because she wanted me to relax and feel better. I was depressed and stressed out and she took the edge off of my mood with her kindness. She also cleaned the bedroom, made the bed nicely, and changed the sheets, which made for a very pleasant night’s sleep.

57 she made me take vitamins—vitamin C and an Intelligent Nutrients multivitamin. I always protest that “those vitamins are for kids!” and take them anyway

58 she insisted we go out and do something “fun and productive” with our afternoon. It was a gorgeous sunny day and we tooled around Arlington doing chores.

59 we found the neatest little outdoor produce market in the ugliest part of the city. It had all sorts of local produce, canned vegetables, honey, and jellies. She bought pecan praline and shared some of it with me. She was excited about the market and tried to figure if it would be worth the trip to come over to this side of town to buy fruits and vegetables.

60 she sounded so excited talking on the phone to her friend Kamila in New York City, who she is going to go visit in a few weeks. I love how her voice and accent change subtly to match Kamila’s. Every time they talk on the phone, I know instantly who she’s talking to.