Alone

I find myself acknowledging my solitude occasionally, like right now. I’m not complaining or trying to sound somber. I just don’t think about it often. But sometimes, I long for friendship – the kind where you can pick up your phone and call someone to share your hopes and dreams with or simply share how your day went. But then, the feeling goes away… Like when I start pondering about how humanoid robots can be deployed at a manufacturing facility or why OSHA lightning protocols designate a 10-mile radius and 30 minutes after hearing thunder to be the safe access point for returning to normal outdoor activities. Well, there it went……