It's not like fifth grade, let me tell you. Remember asking, Do you have any brothers and sisters? What's your favorite color? Do you like Miss Crabapple?

I've been venturing out to Newcomers and Welcome Club events here in Tucson, have met some nice women, and answered Where did you move from? countless times. One Scrabble luncheon was filled with interesting conversation. I've asked a neighbor over for coffee. We're planning a housewarming near the end of the summer. I've met some of the people Robert works with. Had a great discussion about brassieres with my new hair stylist. (Omigod I'm such a blonde sometimes.) Joined the science fiction book club at the library. Smiled and been pleasant to my next-door neighbors, who are both rather cold and distant.

I'm lonesome. Too busy to notice most of the time, though. That's one good thing about an average two doctor appointments a week.