Such an endearing read Kit---you captured the spirit of living in the slow lane in the read of your story; love it!
I chuckled at the "nose in the file" -- as it was my introverted husband who told me he does the same, and I quickly made the cue to my extroverted self to stop making small talk everywhere I went LOL....
Loved your story --- I am so happy you're enjoying this new chapter of your life Kit! Marvelous -- keep telling us more please!!!!