Some things transcend flesh, and keyboards. "Connecting" needn't take physical form. Simply being understood, and respected by a relative stranger can mean more than a lifetime with an "in the flesh" relative who was cold, and distant. We all have dreams and expectations in love matters, and we do fantasize. In that respect, we find out a lot about our capacity to love another person, even if it should turn out to be an illusory, fleeting thing. But oh, it can feel so good. And we learn not to give up hope. I feel a great deal of love and respect for many of my friends here. You have expanded my consciousness, and compassion.
