Eight Hours

That’s how long we spent together.

It seems that my anxiety was a bit misplaced. Not only did Jane and I have much to say to one another, but we agreed that there would be a second date.

Not really a date, of course. But like like a couple meeting in person for the first time after a long relationship via correspondence, a friendship developed online must stand up to the ultimate test — IRL chemistry.

Our conversation veered wildly, covering topics sacred and profane, serious and frivolous.

And, as Jane had promised, we recited the blessing one says after not seeing a friend for a long time.

And Sinai was so awfully long ago…

It was a truly lovely day. One, I hope, will be repeated sooner rather than later.