Was missing my Mitch-article, and came checking the oldies which I enjoy doing and what do you know?
Came across the gem of an article!
It made my heart leap, and gave me all the googly-oogly-feels!!!
YES - it has happened to me and had no idea it would! NEVER thought this happens in Medium; I want and still want to learn to write - and will with each story. But finding the most beautiful human beings, like you Mitch - has been a gift!
Living in a new country it's so hard to meet like-minded people, and being older - it is clear that will only get harder to do, no matter WHERE you live. I have found people that I too wish were my neighbors - would love to have you drop in for coffee and bring your fuzzy grand and the Mrs.!!!!
Enjoyed your article -- keep well!!