One good thing

[AJ]

That’s a lot of people Paul. Maybe it was easier to slip out?

[paul m]

Hello AJ. Thx for the advice, but I did follow my own advice that I usually give out and that was to arrive late and leave early. It was supposed to be a 3 hr event. On hind sight I should have arrived early, got a seat and left even earlier. However it did work out.

Didn't help that I knew exactly two people there. However on the happy side I didn't have to answer any questions about what I did for a living or what kind of house I own (I don't own a house). My presence did make my father's partner (it was her 80th birthday party) happy as we were the only ones who showed up from Dad's side of the family. Take Care. paul m

[AJ]

I like the arrive early, get a seat, and leave early approach you mentioned. I simply run out of steam the later in the day that it is.

I hate those questions about job and house ownership. I'm glad that someone appreciated your effort to show up.

[Gossip]

My dog had complications from her surgery and we thought we might lose her. One very good thing is that the treatment has helped, and even though there's still a long way to go she's hanging in there.

[uni]

I wish the best for your dog and you Gossip

[uni]

Good thing today -- I laughed a lot Nothing particularly funny transpired, but I'm finding humour in little things. After months of stress about breaking up, and health issues of those dear to me, a good laugh is great medicine!

[paul m]

Hello Gossip. I wish your dog a speedy recovery. Take Care. paul m

Hello Uni. Good to hear that you are laughing. Take Care. paul m

[AJ]

I used to have a plaque by the basement entrance that said, 'don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive'.

[uni]

Humour is great. Today I had a good laugh with a friend about making soup!.... I guess you had to be there

[AJ]

Some laughs are a 'you had to be there'.

Gossip how is your dog?

[Gossip]

She didn't make it.

This hasn't been a great stretch for good things.

[AJ]

I'm so sorry to hear that Gossip. I would be devastated if that happened to my precious Bella.

[paul m]

Hello Gossip. You have my condolences. Losing a pet is really hard. Take Care. paul m

[uni]

Oh Gossip, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. My heart goes out to you

[uni]

One good thing: I went for a long walk in the beautiful zero degree weather. Made a couple of snowballs and threw them at some trees... took me back to happy childhood memories