And so they leave. Tara and Ajran. Tom, yesterday. This morning BJ. Monday morning, Mary. I’ve enjoyed having people in the house. Not my usual situation. Since Kate died, I’ve lived alone. Content with my own company, and regular get togethers with friends.

Though I’ll be alone for two weeks, when I move to Elk Run, there will be many people around. I intend to guard my solitude, but I also want to meet new people, socialize.

Finding that balance, making exercise regular, walking/caring for Shadow-all critical early on.

After my nap, I’m going upstairs to choose which books I want to take from those in the living room. Many, I imagine.