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I second this and this:

{{{everybody}}}

I just visited Jo and she seemed somewhat better. She purred and I even got her to eat, which they said has been difficult. It was hard to leave her. I think I'll visit again later.

OK, we need good news in here. And I'm happy to say I just got some.

So, last night I got the bill from my little hospital visit of a few weeks ago. Nearly $11,000. Yikes. I was like, "oh, insurance covers it, they say we have great insurance". I read down thru the list of charges... I owe $500. Yikes. I mean, compared to $11,000, not bad, but still, that's a lot of chips.

Since the amount I owe seemed such a random and round number, I innocently ask our benefits person "Oh, hey, do we have a deductible for hospital stay?"

"we have a self-deductible"

"Whats that mean?"

"Did you get a bill?"

"Yes"

"The theater takes care of the deductible for you. You can bring it in, or pay it if you want."

"Um, I'll bring it in."

Whew! Dude! That's awesome! Just dodged a $500 bill. Thank you Empress for declaring a good day! All your fault! Please do again, especially tomorrow. I go in for more tests tomorrow. Ones they gotta knock me out for, which makes me nervous. So... yes, declare tomorrow good too.

Tomorrow shall be a day of REALLY GREAT THINGS!

Posted in Press before coming here.

Gygax is dead. Long live Gygax.

Also, I'm very sorry for your loss, Maria. You're in my thoughts.

Yep, sad day. We're starting an underdark campaign tomorrow. I wonder if I can get away with naming my dwarf fighter Gary.

I'm going to tip something wet and alcoholic in his memory tonight. And then retire my oldest twenty-sider.

I think you should definitely name a character Gary, Laga.

I'm pretty sad about it. That man's game, and the hobby it spawned, have had a more profound effect on my life than probably anything else. I can't think of anything else I've been doing as long as I have been gaming.

Using computers and the Internet. That's about it.

I can't think of anything else I've been doing as long as I have been gaming.

Oh, come now.

*ahem*

{{{everyone}}}

much ~ma to all in need.

OK, I just realized I have good news!

The new owners of the house we're renting closed yesterday and got in touch with us today. Y'all may remember that I was stressed about this because our lease ends 3/31, so there was all sorts of stress and uncertainty. Anyway, they're only raising the rent by $25/month, and they want to come by on Saturday to meet us and so we can show them any concerns we have about the house. I'm pleasantly surprised, because our rent is on the low side for such a large 3-bedroom in a convenient location, but we couldn't have afforded a big increase. Now I feel like it's worth kind of settling in and doing more with the place, and that we may get our goal of staying here another 2 years until we hope to be in a good position to buy.

I've known this for two hours, but it's only starting to sink in as good news. What with the running on 4 1/2 hours of sleep and stressing about election results, I'm not quite firing on all cylinders tonight.

Great news, Susan! I know what a relief it must be.