First, the GOOD news.  I have found out that Melonie's procedure went quite well, last week.  The rather large mass was determined to be benign.  That's just GREAT to hear.  Melonie indicated that it will take several weeks for full recovery and healing.  In the meantime, she is all ready back to work.  I want to thank those many folks who offered their well wishes and prayers.

 Next, the MIXED news.  Several individuals offered their well wishes and encouragement after the loss of my employment gig.  I want to thank you ALL.  I especially wish to thank jig3210 for all his help, which continues.  Many have asked me how I have not only continued to hobby (but have seemingly been expanding it).  Well, my business has been picking up, of late.  I do not wish to elaborate any further, except to say that other "sources of fuel" have developed and are being "tapped".  This does not provide a long term solution (as I am still unemployed), but there are "coals on the fire" and the future looks brighter.  However, the APB is still out, wrt finding any other employment leads.  Meanwhile, I am not in "dire straights" and things should remain tenable for several months (at least) if needed.

 Finally, the "bad" news (which is actually GOOD news) because there IS NO bad news.