" Tom's already on a low sodium diet, so he slips into a bit of a depressed state saying almost everything he truly enjoys is being taken away. I counter that it's not permanent..."
And not a peep from Spaw.
Everything, Tom? You need a slap this side of your head! There's Linn and the Press Room gang, the Mudcat enclave, your festival and its performers, the Getaway crowd, etc. etc. etc. - I am allowing you ONE WEEK OF WALLOW! ONE! Then I will come down and straighten you out!
A night in your own bed will help. Then think about a book or a CD of old recordings or whatever you think will occupy your mind.
Make a lsit of what you do like and can have and we will provide it -all except money.