The glass is eitheer half full, or half empty.....

Mostly good things this year, with adjustments for covid. I don't find mask wearing either onerous or an invasion of personal liberties. This traces back to a dig I directed where we wore masks 9 hours a day, five days a week (at least), for three months at a time, for four straight years.

Good things. I got my arthritic hip replaced, regaining mobility, although timing was delayed due to covid. Mrs. Hikermor and I celebrated our 30th anniversary yesterday, capping a wondrously satisfying, fulfilling, and productive relationship.

Haven't ben ableto do the field work I would like to accomplish, but I have been able to do laboratory work at home at times I choose, so I am still involved in meaningful projects. Mrs. H has published some of her research, which is enormously satisfying to both of us.

Life goes on. I know I won't be here forever - it is the fourth quarter, the clock is ticking, and I am out of timeouts. I just need one more score - even a field goal will do....