12/05/2016, YES is the answer I should give to to any invitation in the month of May rather than NO,

according to my horoscope. Last Monday sitting in my favourite coffee shop at my favourite table I noticed a man at a table next to me doing some paperwork,heard him making various business calls,as people do here. The wi-fi connection is excellent both inside and outside on the terrace,the coffee is good and there is generally a hive of activity all around.My friend came, we talked and she said a new neighbour had moved opposite the house her children want to sell, he lives alone,a widower.I said jokingly - well, wink at him, invite him for some tea and see what happens. I did,she replied, he is not interested! But you may be his type,she continued. Did you say he was a widower, I asked. Now that I think about it,I think he is divorced. Not for me,I laughed. Then I heard a man's voice - so I have no chance. It was our neighbour. I have been divorced for many years now,he added. My friend,a widow,who would like to get married again, took her chance and started a conversation. She obviously liked him very much, there was nothing not to like. They talked about Italy,the country she loves and visits frequently and where she is going again soon with her daughter. The man suggested Japan, he travels there regularly on business. I could see how much she wanted to take it further but an invitation to exchange phone numbers never materialized. Had he said hello to me before my friend came,had we found each other interesting,had he asked me out,would I have said a yes or would it have been my customary no. Well, I will never know now. Isn't life full of missed opportunities?