Our first connection was made online, the old fashioned way. Jenifer was working in downtown Akron, as was Tom. We planned to meet at a small bar around Fairlawn, but when we arrived, they were closing. It was 9pm and COVID-ish. We do not even remember the name of the second place we went. Jenifer had to work very late at an event and talked her head off and Tom sat there quietly, enthusiastically listening. Although our personalities were opposite, there was a sweet, kind bond. We decided to see each other again. Neither of us thought we would ever meet someone again. We are so thankful that we now get to share the later half of our lives together.