good things today:

three people won the super seven, which now goes back down and we can all relax...
getting to go home early from work
walking home in the rain
subsequently, hot shower, hot coffee, warm dog
quiet, with opera (not Oprah) and laundry when I got home
new friends at the lottery booth, one who brought me white chocolate
Roy's coming soon
leftover potato salad
Halloween preparations
the Saturday crossword from the Globe and Mail awaits
laziness............................................