Along the lines of good news/bad news....
We have lost a few acquaintances and dear friends. Amongst the list of things we could not do this year, was to go up to Detroit and watch the ceremony of Lou Whitaker's jersey retirement ceremony at 'Tiger' Stadium in August. My wife's Uncle Gene, THE smartest and one of the nicest men I have ever met, who was just a joy to be around, made me feel like a forever part of the family, went into a senior home last week. We never got that 'last' visit, and will never see him again. And won't be at any type of ceremony.
My wife....after breaking her ankle, then spending 12+ hours in the emergency waiting area, doctor's area, xrays, etc.....had her surgery today. After all of last weekend, plus the doctor's visit for a physical and then different office for bloodwork on Tuesday, my colonoscopy the day after the elections, emergency dental visit the week after................she tested negative today !!! Woot. frickin' woot !!! Which means the same for me.
The stress and trying to sleep on the couch with my phone on while I get umpteen spam calls a day has been a pain, but damn...time for a beer or six and some good slumbers. <yes, that's semi selfish, but who isn't?>