People instantly assume you can't have a platonic friendship with someone of the opposite sex. I think this may be specific to L.A. - or America.
Mom worked with autistic children.
I loved my 17 years with R.E.M. but I'm ready to reflect assess and move on...
There is nothing like being left alone again to walk peacefully with oneself in the woods. To boil one's coffee and fill one's pipe and to think idly and slowly as one does it.
