Early Morning Coffee Club

     Being far from family and friends can be a little challenging at times.  But I would have to say that my neighbors in my particular apartment building have cushioned the feelings of being alone quite a bit.  At least 2 - 3 times a week between 6 and 7 AM, three of us meet on our long balcony for coffee.  It's usually myself, Jon and Diane. We talk about everything from current local events/news, religion and politics :-), our children & grandchildren, family etc.  Sometimes we just laugh over silly things and simply enjoy each others company.  Jon is the only Texan; Diane is from New Orleans: and me the native Detroiter.  Back in the (smile) winter when the temperature went down to 50 degrees I was outside with a thin jacket on and everyone else was in coats. I would be asked " Aren't you cold ?"  I would answer that 50 degrees in December where I'm from is a miracle, this feels good."  I was called " Nanook of the North ".  It's good to have people around to help me adjust to my life here.