Less than seven months until Christmas

Now that I'm working day shift I've started NOT wearing my watch. At least not on my wrist. I was getting a tan line so now I wear it on my lanyard, with my ID, around my neck.

Years ago when I was stationed in England I had a dear friend named Claire. I met her because she was the nanny for an Air Force couple I worked with. She and I became inseparable until one day when she mentioned a guy she liked. Then we saw less and less of each other until we just drifted apart.

The picture is of Claire, Yvette and William. The year was 1985.

I came back to the states and moved on with my life but I often wondered about Claire. Did she have any kids? Where was she living? Etc, etc.

After the Internet connected the world I tried to look her up but without success. After my separation I tried to find her a little harder. I didn't know her married name and so I had no luck.

Then last month I got an email from Claire. She has been looking for me too. I don't know where this will go. Right now we're playing 'catch up', 'remember when' and 'what if'. I'm very happy to be together with Claire again.

Have you all remembered Father's Day is 21 June?

And there's less than 7 months until Christmas. Have you started shopping yet?