"Quality of Life Measures"

For as low as my quality of life is, there is something I really love about the West.  Everyone out here makes eye contact.  In cafes, it is very common for strangers to smile hoping to make a new contact., or illicit a response.   Because of the chronic pain I live it it can be difficult and sometimes impossible to return a smile.  Sometimes I say, "I'm sorry but I don't have the energy to return your smile!"



 When you get right down to it, this is important stuff and it makes a big difference!