Things in this world that are good (including but definitely not limited to):

• my choir

• my choir getting to sing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• any music written by John Williams

• any music written by John Williams that my choir gets to sing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

• scotch

• strawberry ice cream

• scotch and strawberry ice cream (in separate serving receptacles... I’m not a monster!)

• giving away books to people who appreciate them

• serendipity

• conversations about genetics and spirituality

• the many very amazing people in my life

• coffee

• coffee with the many very amazing people in my life

• KFC’s Tuesday Special

• bonus hashbrowns included in your Big Mac meal

• eating bonus hashbrowns with your daughter

• fresh fruit to balance out questionable but delicious fast food meal choices

• the Canadian medical system

• comfortable shoes

• my current plane of existence

• soup