October 17, 2022:
Today's her birthday, I'd planned to say nothing. But in the afternoon I became dizzy, took a two hour nap, and dreamed of her. We were being chased through one of the indoor mall mazes of which I often dream. But laughing — we felt no danger, we were in control. And she kissed me, and I was surprised, and delighted. On waking I texted her a birthday greeting.