rainy Monday . . .
another stolen glimpse
from the window

Being a hermit can be comfortable, even easy. Well, it’s easy if you can live without the intrigue of human intercourse on a daily basis. Otherwise, you’ll find it quite unsuitable.

To combat my reclusive nature and expand my social horizons, I’ve taken to making new friends and engaging in various community activities. I’m going to a poetry workshop tomorrow, for example. Later today, I’ll go on a road trip with my friend John. In the meantime, I’m writing this missive for you.

Solitude can be a magical…