question: He used to not care whether I " liked " it or not , but things have become more complicated between us in some ways . For all of that , I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful . Is it possible to be cautiously joyful ? I feel lively and awake . I have n't been asleep , like Rip Van Winkle , for decades , but I ' ve been sleep - walking through my life for way too long .
Q: Why do you feel cautiously joyful and hopeful ?

answer: I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful because now he cares about my wants and needs .

question: Last night I watched a group of 80-somethings sing rock ' n roll covers for two hours . And loved it . Yep , I know , " nerd alert " right ?
Q: What may be my favorite genre of music ?

answer: Rock

question: Dad is still grieving . A really close friend of his ( and more ) died suddenly Thursday night . Her brother showed up at Dad 's house a few days ago , and I was the only one home . I had to tell my father that the first woman he loved after divorcing my mother was gone .
Q: Why are so many people looking to help the father ?

answer:
He has lost someone .