Hello, Strawberry. Of course I remember you! It has not been so very long, and you are one of my more agreeable anonymous acquaintances, so it is always a pleasant surprise to hear from you.

Things are going well, thank you for asking. After the upheaval of our cross-country move, life has calmed down considerably, and I find myself with an abundance of time on my hands. I am starting to think that perhaps I need to find myself a hobby. Idle hands are the devil's workshop, as they say.

Hello, Strawberry!

Thank you for your support and good wishes. You are extremely kind, and it is very much appreciated.

Hello, friend. It has been a while. I do hope you are keeping well.

On the contrary, it seems to be helping very well.

Time has passed so nebulously these past few days. I have merely noticed that at some points it is daylight, and at others it is night. It doesn't matter either way.

But my thoughts, so fogged at first, have started to become quite clear.

There is nothing you can do to help me now, except perhaps to assure me that you will not remember me more fondly than I deserve.

Good morning.  That’s very sweet of you, Strawberry.  As there is still cake to be eaten, it is still my birthday as far as I am concerned.

Your forgiveness is far more than I deserve. Thank you for being so gracious.

You may be pleasantly surprised to hear that I have not touched a drop of alcohol for several weeks, since I went for a beer with my cousin @yourpaterson. While I do not think I wish to deny myself entirely, I am beginning to see the benefit of moderation in what I consume, and in other aspects of my life also.