Hubby and I had pleasant afternoon with his long-time friend and his always sweet wife. I have known the couple since before our marriage. Hopefully we'll see them (and some other friends) more often in the future.

During our visit with the friends, I received a WhatsApp text from my sister. She said her MIL died this morning. I was never in any way close to her MIL, but I do still feel a bit sad as seeing more and more people pass IS rough in life. Right now, it seems that only my father is left of our parents' generation. Many uncles have also passed away. [I only had blood uncles.] @otroo, my youngest nephew also died from suicide, so I totally also understand that pain. And my brother is currently fighting for his life, because of pancreatic cancer. I've realized how important it is to savor the little things and moments in life.

Today the results of the recent Czech presidential election have been announced. As usual, Hubby voted for neither of the top 2 candidates, but it seems that the "lesser of the 2 evils" at least luckily seems to have won. I hope things work out relatively OK with this new guy. The last president being replaced because of term limit was a drunk and really inappropriate in behavior. This new man likely won't embarrass the country and is very alligned with the West. The sucker Czech candidate that lost today is a typical billionaire charged with crimes, liar, and Putin boot kisser. As a bonus, the winner is a rather handsome older man.

@~Christina, I hope your pain eases soon. Sorry that your visit to the doctor was disappointing.