G.N.O.

They carry their stress in their shoulders, I carry mine in my face, but there was no sign of it tonight.  What elusive formula is gathered up in our dispositions, intellects, characters, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, experiences, difficulties and dreams that makes for such a camaraderie?  Such trust and acceptance exists there is nothing we couldn't share, and yet no pressure to tell anything at all.  No landmines to tread lightly around or closet doors that can't be opened.  Every time we come together, we anticipate the strength of our bond and enjoyment of each other and the comfort and sympathy of close community with a good dose of humor.    To know and be known and to love and be loved.  We're fascinated by each other's little cares and widely contemplate the greater ones.  Does anyone laugh more in deeper waters?  We could have talked all night but for the responsibilities that awaited us elsewhere.
There will be more nights full of niceties and naughties, secrets and shoes, loyalty and love.
Annapolis here we come...