Posted elsewhere, replicated here...

Ever read that children's book Fortunately/Unfortunately? That was my day.

Fortunately, I had a day off.
Unfortunately, they called me and asked me to come in.
Fortunately, they were willing to cut things short so I could go see my friend.
Unfortunately, my friend had to cancel because her kid was sick.
Fortunately that left me time to visit the labyrinth and get groceries.
Unfortunately, I couldn't go home because of a gas main leak that blocked off the entire street.
Fortunately, the grocery store was willing to take back the perishable groceries and refund me.
Unfortunately, my plans to go to the Irish pub in the same complex were thwarted by the fact that the pub is now closed. For good.
Fortunately, the vegan restaurant in the complex was open and I was able to order a black bean burger.
Unfortunately, the black bean burger fell apart in my hands and I had to finish it with a fork.
Fortunately, that was the last of the unfortunatelies.

I went to a posh restaurant with a fancy bar and had some bourbon and lemonade and used the time to catch up on all the submissions for Decatur Scribes, as well as read the comments made on my own work. (I laughed very loudly at some of them.)

I'm home now. Life is good.

Today I took pleasure in a nice, dry cider.

Today I learned what The Select (the posh restaurant) is like.