Thanks to all for the well wishes!
No, no B-day meal with my bro this year. He did, however, spend the afternoon with me. As is the way of old farts, he spent much of his time napping in front of my secondary computer, while I rotated between the primary PC (with speakers off to not disturb him) and my sofa, where I read and attempted to feel better. (I've felt poorly off-and-on since several days before Xmas.)