Twice the Time, Twice Good News

I know this seems to be really late and perhaps I was having trouble keeping up a weekly good news blog.  But with some minor victories come some minor defeats and failures.  With this defeats and failures come a chance to learn.  I managed to spend about a week and a half in the hospital from things like the flu and not being able to breathe.  Those things are behind me and now that I have had a chance to look back at things I should have kept up with my communication because you guys had a boat load good stuff that more than likely would have cheared me up.  In any case, here goes, your double stuff good news.

Good News for the Week of 15 February 2014

• Susan survived Raleigh Snowopolis 2014.
• Melissa got a new laptop.  Awesome.  Welcome to windows 8.  May the force be with you.
• Niny reports that the Alpha Chi Sigma colony at Philadelphia University is growing.  Perhaps we see a petition for chapter in the near future.
• Abbey was celebrating a rest day.  Then onward with training.
• Donna had a wonderful Valentines Day/Birthday.  Way to celebrate your 50th.  
• Danielle reports that the Little Mermaid and Jungle Book are in theaters.  It would be awesome to see the classic in the theaters.
• Maggie let us know that the family emergency is over.  I assume that my grandmother is doing well and that my stay at the hospital was no real big deal.  
• Shannon and the kids had the week off and made their way to visit with family.
• Shannon also go waterproof toe shoes for slogging through the slush.  I always found that waterproof shoes work both ways and when water gets inside is doesn't come out.  
• Somehow Donna's 8 miler made her shoulder stop hurting from the shoveling done earlier in the week.  I know how.  It is called the runners high.  When I run I feel no pain.

Part Deux Good News for the Week of 22 February 2014

• I got out of the hospital in time to go see the Psycho swim her 500yd race on friday.
• Josie almost melted in a heat wave came through Cleveland and the mercury topped out at 45F.
• Daynell said it right with a "Yay!!!"
• Donna is happy for my return to Facebook.  I am glad to be back.  Look for some new big things from me soon.
• Noel is running outside in short sleeves.  We did have a tropic vortex over the weekend.
• Bill successfully grilled his first pizzas.
• Erin had her first outdoor bike ride for Team for Tahoe.
• Bob reports that it was sunny and 70 in Houston.  I am sure you guys still had your heaters on.
• Danielle and Mark went for a bike ride and enjoyed and afternoon at a spa with friends.  Can I come next time.
• After eight months the Hens are finally laying (eggs I presume) for Melissa.  It is time for omelets or quiche.  
• Allison had a great warmish day for cookie booth sales.  Go Girl Scouts.
• Stephanie is slowly making her way through insane homework problems.  I remember those days.  I am glad they are behind me.
• Calvin went ice skating for the first time in 17 1/2 years and loved it.  Perhaps some hockey in the near future.
• Shannon had a great dinner with great friends.
• Today Helen with be "40 and fabulous"
• Abbey returned home from TnT training to $100 in donations and her custom made TnT race medal hanger.  Medals are awesome and Go Team.
• Christina reports that the offspring placed 5th in backstroke and IM and the Medley team placed 2nd at Junior Champs.
• Donna got out in the great weather for a run and felt great afterwards.  I am getting jealous.  I need to get out for a stomp real soon.
• Chuck took a big can of change to the Coinstar and got an Amazon Credit of $145.87.  I would say don't spend it all in one place but I don't think you have choice.
• Mark only needs one word but two exclamation points. Baconfeast!!
• Maggie is coming to Philly to visit her totally awesome on in 7 billion son.  And she is bring Chuck too.
• Pam reports that all is calm on the Texas family front.  No hospitals or doctors.  And I hear that it actually getting warmer there.
• Matt is proud to announce the establishment of a new chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma at Georgia Southern University.  The Delta Gamma chapter.  Congratulations to the brothers at Georgia Southern and to all of those that helped with the effort.  Long live our brothers in the chemical sciences.  

Holy crap that was a lot of good news.  I have been saying that it is the minor victories that can make our life so much more positive than what is seems to made into in the media.  In this case, I think we are looking at more than minor victories but triumphs.  We are regaining our youth and enjoying the part of life that is our own.  Sure there is drama and our jobs, spouses, bosses, kids, drivers on the road or potholes are driving us crazy but then Baconfeast or a good run happens it becomes our personal Calgon.  Thanks for sharing and I cannot wait to hear more great news in the future.