14 Days & Counting (to affiliate with the Republican Party to vote in the closed GOPrimary in May): For the 2nd time this month, I received a call from a sibling to say that a male cousin has died. I haven't been close to the two men in adulthood, especially since moving to the Inland Northwest 37 years ago. But I grew up with them. Neither took care of themselves as they aged. So the deaths weren't surprising. Still it's a sobering reminder of my mortality. The key is to love God, make the most of your days and bless those around you. Now for your TGIF Wild Card ...