Bridge Blog 1169-A: How to mend a broken heart

Does bridge have restorative powers? It did Friday. I set off for the game at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Bridge Club wallowing in distress over two major shocks to my life this month -- severance from my job after 57 years and the untimely demise of my beautiful, beloved 25-year-old grand-niece by her own hand. I emerged three hours later feeling at least a little bit better, thanks to the warmth of competition with this lovely roomful of senior Canadians and a 55% game with Selina Volpatti, who also was directing. Further lifting my spirits was our 0.56 point reward.