Just fine, thank you.

But was that true?

In terms of essentials – yes. But was the spark and splash, the vibrant colorful energy of power and mind immersed in cold water or fueled and ready to roll?

Some of it was revved up, started and in gear, for there was a waterfall of ideas splashing onto crystal green rocks below and showing up in the afternoon sunlight.

Give a dog a bone, they say. I say give a dog a home and a promise you keep.