The World Turned Upside Down

Stu came by this morning at 3 A.M. to ask if everything was OK. He was concerned. Our TV was on and he could hear the floor squeaking so he knew someone was up. He wanted to know if something was wrong and if he could help.

First of all, you should know that the only thing wrong was a combination of too much rich food, caffeine too late, no drinks, Pat having taken an afternoon nap, and once awake and looking for a distraction, a good movie on the TV. When Stu stopped by we were long past the recovery stage and were stuck in the "too far into a good movie" situation.

Still, we were bemused by Stu stopping by and did not react with the air of indignation we've come to expect from him at 3 A.M. It was nice to know he cared and nicer to think that he may one day realize that our mid morning queries are based on the same love and concern.

Of course, once he stopped by we were now locked into watching the entire movie - if only to prove to ourselves that we still can when we want to.