Kate’s Obviously Having Some Imaginary Conversations

In my earlier post I noted that it appeared that Kate thought she and I had had a prior conversation about the Wisconsin professor for whom she worked while I was a grad student. That was not a unique occurrence; she had another such experience as we drove to dinner tonight. She said, “I’ve always felt comfortable being with you.” It was her tone of voice, not the words themselves, that made believe she was responding to something I had said although I hadn’t said a word. I looked at her but didn’t say anything. I was just puzzled by her comment. Then she said, “I always know that when I am with you that you won’t let anything happen to me.” I agreed.

Both her afternoon and evening comments made me rethink some earlier comments she had made at home. It is as though she is doing a lot of reflecting and/or reminiscing. I often wonder if and what she is thinking during her long moments of silence. Today’s experiences may provide a brief glimpse. I wish I could know and understand more.