good and bad...

This week has had some good and bad in it. Work is unchanged and still hard. Looking forward to off-season. A friend/teacher/good person died and that was hard. It has hit Brad very hard as he was an Aikidoist and that has put a damper on his otherwise phenominal trip to Japan (and it is hard for me to not be there to not help him get through the saddness associated with a friends death). Things going on for my family on the East coast are concerning but getting better! Decided what to do for my 50th birthday (even though it is still 4 years away... yes I am an over-achiever). Plan to spend it with some close friends building a house for Habitat for Humanity. Not sure where but I have plenty of time to decide :)... Went to The Crystal Palace Review tonight at the Wheeler and was entertained and laughed for over 2 hours. Was spectacular. Meed Medcalf who started The Crystal Palace was back in town and they convinced him to come on stage and sing a few songs so got to hear some new stuff and some old stuff. Twas great! My cheeks hurt from laughing and smiling so much. I hope next week has all good (or at least more good than bad) for me and for anyone reading this. Love and Peace and sore cheeks to all :)