We met living as next door apartment neighbors. We didn’t pay much attention to each other, just a polite wave or “hello” when we passed each other by. One day I, Kretta, had an issue with my cell and needed to make an emergency phone call so I knocked on Howard’s door to ask to use his cellphone. He politely allowed me to use it. The next day I put a thank you letter on his door. That led to over-the-phone conversation-that led to an invite to wine tasting at his place which led to a conversation that lasted from 9pm into the wee hours of the 4am morning! The chemistry was and still is undeniable. We have been inseparable ever since!