I can sooo relate! I love being on my own too - I don't have that anymore now that Gary is sick - but he used to work evenings while I worked days and he was gone a lot hunting and fishing. I so loved my time alone. Of course, I didn't have as much unstructured time as you do, but I loved my alone time.
Now, he is here 24/7 and I am so grateful that he is still alive and with me - but if he weren't here, and I've said this many many times, I will never be married again. I have absolutely adored being married to him and I can't imagine married life being any better - sooooo why try it out again
My point is that I love being alone, doing what I want, when I want, with whom I want. Maybe it is genetic. My mom was/is widowed for 37 years!
She never considered marrying again. I know I will be the same.
Anyway, I am rambling and what I meant to ask is what/who is "Bard" and why is it hard to figure out what he is saying????? Also, did you get a new computer or get yours fixed? Or are you still using the slooooow one?