Ya know, in addition to not requiring kidney surgery, I have many things to be happy about.

I have readers who send me stuffed wombats. (Thank you!)

I have a husband who believes that breakfast really is The Most Important Meal Of The Day, and makes it every morning without fail. Today, ham and egg scramble, and toast with strawberry jam.

I have a fabulous job that gives at least the illusion of maybe goin’ places in the near future.

I have a bag of juicy pear jelly beans.

I have people who buy art.

I have the guys at Sofawolf goin’ the extra mile on Digger every time I turn around.

I have rain coming down in that delicate, quiet, straight down, let’s-get-this-watered fashion that is pleasant to go out in.

I have an idea for a painting.