Laura, I dealt with my mom descending into dementia for several years--you have all my parent ~ma. Plus love and patience. And the same to you and your son.

SJ, all best thoughts to you and your family. It sounds like he's already out of the woods. Very lucky for it to happen among folks who knew their stuff and could care for him until he was in professional medical care.

Vortex, you made an indelible impression on our younger son, grandson's uncle. He sends a big grin and a hug back to you. Of course you make a wonderful impression on everybody--I miss you a whole lot.

Everybody else gets hugs--or elbow or fist bumps if hugs aren't welcome. We've had coolish weather--71F for the highs--over the weekend, and it's been so welcome. Up to 79F the next few days. Not Florida heat, nor any other place, probably. I'll whine and complain like it was 90F I'm so spoiled.

Recovery~ma for your dad, sj.

So, y’all know how I got that “voluntary” separation offer at work, and felt kinda bummed about it? I mean, I took it, because I figured the next step would be an involuntary separation demand, with less severance. Turns out it was a blessing in disguise. My entire department is getting the ax. Roles they can’t live without, like LMS admin, will get folded into other groups. But most people, including the department head, will probably be laid off. Three years from award winning unit to f—- off. I am friends, or at least work-friends with most of them, and I feel awful for them all.

Oof, Calli! I’m so sorry for your colleagues

Oh, geez, Calli, that's terrible.

Health~ma to your stepdad, sj.