Went for my morning walk, got home, poured my coffee, sat and turned on the news, and discovered SpaceX launched while I was walking and I could have watched! I usually am better about being in a good watching spot for launches. Oh well, still exciting stuff.

Mmmm, paper cutter! I used to love the sound as well, but did have issues with getting a good straight cut. Probably still have one in storage.

Hey Karl! Yes, I think I would have to be honest about my inability to be impartial in some types of cases. In theory though I would try and do a responsible job with the task. If I were on trial as perpetrator or victim I would want me on a jury.

When on a jury, I've tried to be impartial, but ... this is basically a small town and we're more at three degrees of separation. I kept getting called for things where I knew or was involved in situations, so ... they'd toss me back in the pool.

So my Aunt Wanda had a TIA last night and is in the ER but will be released today.

I found this out from Mom's Facebook . A friend of my aunt's drove over , sat with Jay's son and is there for support.

My dad has offered to drive over and help. My uncle wanted to fly down today and then a step cousin we have that lives in Orlando has offered help. So far mom has taken a wait and see approach. I talked to my Aunt Jo and got a lot more info about things. Usually by the time I can catch up with Mom she has talked to Jo and her brother and everyone in person so she is tired of talking.

Mom has been cooking but my aunt has been sending her money to get take out some. Jay's son is still going to school (it's Florida so it's in person) and to martial arts. The place he goes has waived fees for that according to my aunt.

I don't know if he has a counselor or anyone outside the family or friends to talk to but I may ask my aunt about that.

Oh and one of my Aunt Wanda's other friends is involved with an organization that helps older adults who don't have strong local support. They do things like yard work, helping get homes ready to sell, coordinate with out of town family for that. So they have stepped in and are coordinating with my uncle for getting Wanda's house ready to sell, her things in storage ,etc and they may have other resources. It's in her hometown which is an hour away from Jacksonville.

I'm worried about Wanda and Mom but I feel better knowing there is support.

And Jay ia being moved out of ICU and into a palliative care floor of the hospital.

Man, askye, your family is really going through it. I am also glad there is support.

Yes, that is a lot

I've talked to mom, dad, my brother and aunt on the phone. The most phone calls in one day in a long time.

I'm suddenly starting to feel the adrenaline spike because I'm shaky. But I got to work early and I'm eating lunch. Sometimes it's quieter here than home and it is a distraction .

Shir, stay safe.

Askye, it's so much. Here's hoping the best for your mom and Aunt Wanda .

Two of three nieces in one family have tested positive for COVID after being exposed in school. The third (who's out of high school and taking a break from college) is being tested. I'm hoping they'll be okay, of course, but am also hoping that their parents don't get it (and that this will move them from vaccine hesitancy to acceptance).

My daughter had her second Pfizer shot on Tuesday afternoon. That evening, around midnight, she fainted dead away in our living room. We took her to the E.R. and she checked out fine. Shortly before the incident, were talking/laughing about one time when I fainted and she was the one who heard me hit the floor. She fainted once during a blood draw, herself, so we think this was just vasovagal syncope, but it was still scary.

so we think this was just vasovagal syncope, but it was still scary.

I passed out at least twice from that. Once in middle school, once in college.

Me too, Hec. Once in maybe 9th grade (during a blood draw), and the other time as an adult. Big fun!

The four of us were in the living room. My daughter was at one end and started staggering toward me, but I thought to playfully bap me for something I said. She sort of turned toward the couch and said, "Oh no!" right before she went down.

She landed face first in the corner of the couch, but she whacked her jaw on the end table as she went down. We were able to wake her pretty quickly, but then her nose started bleeding. We thought she'd hit her head or nose, but it was her chin/jaw that hurt.

Fainting was a common occurrence when I was in high school. Low blood pressure issues. I grew out of it, but the first time I was a triple digit number on my BP was when I was 38 and pregnant with Brendon. Not anymore, by a long shot. At least I pretty much always knew when it was going to happen and got myself in position.

That said I hope your nieces have mild cases and quick recoveries.