Never again, I said to him.

 It really is the worst to think how many people you see but don't see in a day. I try to always wave, but when I get amongst a crowd I focus to cope. Sounds like an excuse, I know.

"You never get to build with them," she said.

It's all good, he typed.

"No, it isn't," I said.

Today I am grateful for Leonard Cohen in a Christmas program, a sweet baby on the way, a walk and forgiveness for being late. Yes, I am ashamed. I should be.