9. H. loves me. :-)

8. I'm happy I have been getting myself to do some mildly intimidating things recently, instead of hiding my head in the sand!

7. After a tiring meeting I can go outside and enjoy a panoramic view of the sunset on the longest day of the year, while my dog happily hunts tennis balls in the bushes.

6. I have things to look forward to.

5. The health care H. and I and our animals need is available to us.

4. H. has seen where I grew up.

3. There are always people around me to buffer the world if I have a bad day.

2. My dog runs with his tail up, happy. Even if I don't throw the stick.

1. I got back into bed last night and felt the radiating warmth of H.