Overheard at Barnes & Noble

"Let's get you a book, Mike."

"I don't wanna book!"

"We're getting you a book, Mike."

"I wanna game!"

"A book is just like a game."

"Then you play it!"

On the Mend

My mother is out of the hospital, finally, and in a skilled nursing facility, where she'll be for another week or so before returning home. The doctors don't see any reason why she won't make a full recovery in the long run and be as active as she was before, which for an 83-year-old was pretty active.

Thanks to all who provided prayers and just plain good thoughts. They're much appreciated, by all of us.