Baby's back in my corner.

Linda just came into the store.

We had a big hugfest while a friend was watching. A little embarrassing, but too bad. We really missed each other. We had both figured out that it was the longest we had ever been apart -- nine days.

I started actually getting kind of excited about her return last night. She walked in the store with a big, big smile.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Or...it just makes it even more clear that our relationship is pretty darn solid and loving. How cool is that after 26 years?

Sorry, to gush. But my sweetheart is home.

Sometimes I just can't believe how lucky I got meeting her.