Thanks Marianne! I actually donated blood this afternoon, having done so before in spite of having a headache. It doesn't make the headaches any worse. The phlebotomist on duty has a brother, age 19, youngest of ten kids, who's had leukemia since age 17 and is awaiting a bone marrow donor. At his young age, chemo, radiation, bone marrow transplant!! And, she said, survival rate is still only 40%. I have no idea how my sister is still alive 24 years later. (I was her donor, and we were a 99% match.) Also today, someone who follows Iowa Cold Cases spent an hour telling me her life story, and I realized I have NOTHING to complain about. Some people have bragging rights, but I have zero complaining rights! Ah, but I am a writer, so I find plenty to lament. The universe isn't being fair to everyone. Why do some suffer sooo much more than others? Why did I get off so easy? Thanks Marianne - hope you're doing well after your big trip!