Still No Camera...

Sorry I have to post text only. I haven't met up with the friend that has my camera yet.
I just finished a book my sister sent me - "Norwegian Wood". I am so surprised at how much I root for the protagonist. I want him to do the right thing; and become so disappointed when he doesn't and justified somehow when he does. I also want life to somehow work out for him. I think I also feel this way about the people in my life who are closest to me. If I were to feel this way about large numbers of people I think I would become emotionally bankrupt. Books and stories are interesting in that they allow you to become temporarily, but completely involved - with the option of withdrawing when convenient or on a whim. I take comfort in the fact that the characters are not real people. This may partially explain my affinity for fiction. I rarely read nonfiction for pleasure.
I want to pause and say a quick prayer for the meaningful protagonists in my life. I love you.