Forgot to mention “what’s missing” in my earlier post.

Missing music:
The moomba fireworks on Saturday night weren’t as spectacular this year. Last year, they were set to music. This year, it was just plain fireworks. Impressive, but no “ooomph”.

Missing company:
Didn’t have friends to be in the rain and wind with before the race, share the excitement of the race, and share the joy after the race.

Missing somebody:
Someone – generically or specifically (or perhaps both), i shall not say – is missing from my life.