I meant to say more about your philosophy than spelling, I so agree with the ups and downs. It's funny, I was just reflecting earlier that this thought must be harder for people who are glass half-empty kind of people than for folks like us who are definitely glass half-full. I always feel really sorry for folks who have that disposition, and I never really know if that is who they are as part of their essential identity, or if it's just how they choose to respond to things. I suppose it doesn't matter, but it must make hard events in life even tougher ( or perhaps it's tougher for us since we aren't anticipating it?)... anyway, been pondering it a bit this morning since I read your wise words!