- the 780 bus. takes me exactly where I want to go, and speedily.

- good lunch with D. pushing our program in the direction it needs to go, plus all kinds of good updates about art and life.

- the prospect of advancing professional practices curriculum by developing a relationship that’s been dormant for too long

- nice talk with M and learning about a whole area of shared interest I had no idea of!

- a way forward, thank goodness, at least for now, on troublesome real estate challenge. thanks to getting a little assertive with professional help when necessary.

- my cousin, for doing what she can, optimistically, despite obstacles

- mom :) and dad for good cheer