I woke up to the news on the radio. Obviously, the electricity was working. And some reporters were working hard to bring me the news through the marvelous means of through-the-air radio waves.

I went to the bathroom to wash my face, and CLEAN hot and cold running water came out of the tap at the flick of a lever. Clear water. At the flick of a lever. And when I get the water bill, I am always amazed at how little I pay for this privilege.

I went into the kitchen, and it was filled with all kinds of foods that were unbelievably affordable when I bought them, and free from infestation of any kind.

I got dressed in clean clothes with all their buttons and zippers and no holes. And they were warm enough for the weather, which is still on the cool side.

I got in my car, which is paid for and runs fine and went to my job, which is relatively secure from the onslaught of forced job changes.

I contemplated some of the songs I will play for an upcoming set at the College (where I work).

My day started off better than the days of something like 80% of the world's people. And that is why it is a good day!