For whoever is interested, we have a section for reading groups that could do with more action.

http://thephilosophyforum.com/categories/reading-groups

This reminds me of the movie "Castaway" with Tom Hanks stuck on his South Pacific Island and only his soccer ball to keep him company.

I think I would have found a pet rat and made it my companion if I were stuck on an Island.

My cat is my best companion now. We go on walks together and he stays pretty close. Sometimes he likes to lead and other times he likes to follow.

Philosophy is not his forte. But he is a great hunter, and also very playful and vocal as well.

Maybe you need a cat too. If you do, try getting a 5 week old kitten if you can. That is the age when they can first eat solid canned food. Then from that early age they will imprint on you and be your constant companion for about 15 to 20 years -- a lot longer than the average marriage -- about the same time frame as raising a kid.

Bravo !! Problem solved !!