In this season: Hospital Gowns for Everyone!

Dear Reader, in the eight months I've been acquainted with the Lady and her S.O., I've known them to spend more time in hospitals than the average couple. Between clumsiness and illness, these two have shared more than a resounding 72 hours together in hospital emergency rooms and lounging on beds, waiting to be seen by doctors.

Most recently, the S.O. found himself in the hospital for a three-day stint, during which time the Lady filled me up with goodies -including a very olfactorily offensive pair of man sneakers- to lift his spirits. I was happy to visit the S.O., as his mere presence makes the Lady content, but what I love more than the happiness of those around me is being complimented. The Lady was getting ready to leave at the end of visiting hours when another patient tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I love your purse!" to which the Lady replied, "Well, thank you! I love her, too." But then the patient went on to say how beautiful I am and wanted to know from where the Lady acquired such a marvelous accessory. The S.O. was happy to weigh in on how I came to be in the Lady's possession and more niceties ensued. I must say, I left the hospital feeling fabulous!