To many ways my Wednesday was a typical “hump day.” I did my usual “rise and shine” about 6:00 a.m., got cleaned up, brewed some hot herbal tea, and mentally prepared to tackle a “to-do” list as long as a bride’s wedding gown train! Worked on clients’ projects; prepared and published my 823rd blog post; struggled with computer glitches; and attempted to navigate my way through new content management system changes imposed by Blogger. Hours in, I decided to take a much needed break. I kicked back, watched a little of the boob tube and then returned to my computer. At about 12:43 p.m. I received an unexpected email from the President of Chicago Writers Association that read the following: “Dear Jennifer, I am writing to you with the news that you have been selected as the recipient of CWA’s Spirit Award for 2020. I nominated you, and the Board unanimously endorsed your selection. We hope you will be able to join us for our virtual Book of the Year ceremony, which will be hel...