A Day of Awesome

Yesterday was an awesome day for a number of reasons.

First off, my friend Geraldine, who recently disclosed that she has a brain tumor, and whose resulting surgery yesterday morning was a complete success, DOES NOT HAVE CANCER. At least that's what initial test results indicate. And in all probability, according to her husband Rand, further testing will confirm this. This is FANTASTIC news and a HUGE relief to Geraldine and Rand and all of us who have been sweating this news for the past few days. I could not be happier for these dear friends. Here's to a speedy recovery!

Doin' fine!

In other awesome news, the Supreme Court saved Obamacare yesterday, ruling in a surprise 5-4 decision to uphold, among other things, the individual mandate. Being the radical, bleeding-heart, Obama-lovin' commie that I am, this is thrilling news to me. Very few were confident the law would be upheld, and hardly anyone expected that it would be validated on the grounds that it was: citing Congress's broad authority to levy taxes. Hardly anyone ... except me, that is. About a year ago, I wrote a Facebook post defending the constitutionality of the individual mandate using this very argument (because I have a clue about these things). This shows that a.) I am obviuosly brilliant, and 2.) The Supreme Court is obviously influenced by my Facebook posts.

And finally, yesterday was a very special day for Mike and me. Our four-year manniversary was a couple of weeks ago, but sadly, we were unable to celebrate it together (Mike was out of town). But what made yesterday special was the milestone it represented: it was the day our relationship became the longest one either of us has ever been in. Or, as Mike puts it, it's the day he became my "longest-running gig." So we celebrated last night as only we know how – with delicious food, wine, and dessert. (Also, with a cameo at a friend's graduation party, at which I repeatedly wished her a happy birthday, because I'm and idiot). 

One of my first posts on this blog was a celebration of Mike's and my first year together. I'm not at all surprised that we're still going strong, because everything I wrote in that post remains true to this day. What I cannot believe is that since then, we have already quadrupled our time together. Didn't I just write that post like last week? Our relationship has spanned two decades and two presidential administrations, and now two weeks into our fifth year, it seems I've been re-elected for another term as president of Mike's heart. (Baarrff). Seriously, though, no one has ever made me feel as special and as lucky as my Mikes still does every day. I could not be happier with my wonderful, wonderful man.

A couple weeks after we first met. Look how cute we used to be!

(For more fun reading, be sure to take a peek at Mike's take on the awesomeness of our day over on his blog. He's got some extra exciting news to share. Check it out!)

Happy Doughnut Day!

Hey there, folks! Do you know what today is? It's my favorite holiday – National Doughnut Day!


Like I needed another excuse – or any excuse – to swing by Top Pot Doughnuts (an institution to which I pay homage with the old-timey spelling of the word "doughnut").

As those who know me well may tell you, I have a bit of a reputation as a doughnut connoisseur (I may or may not be known in certain circles as "Uncle Donut"). So if you're looking for appropriate gift suggestions, I think this book would make a perfect addition to my library. Thank you.

Now, I'm off to grab a Maple Old Fashioned, which should tide me over until my lunchtime Blueberry Glazed, which will get me through to 3 p.m. – the Doughnut Hour.

Anyway, I hope that you, too, are able to get out and celebrate this special day with your friends and loved ones.

Happy Doughnut Day to you all!