I love the idea of you getting a break - I'm a doof for not mentioning that before. Take it - you deserve it!!!!!

Bev, that sounds wonderful.

On the bus home last night, I saw a man who was A DEAD RINGER for John Winchester. Not the actor, but the character. I spent the rest of the bus ride wondering if we were going to be attacked by demons. Much more exciting than the usual commute home, let me tell you.

It amuses me in large part because the actor's from around here, by which I mean work-here, not home-here.

Hmph. My bus ride only ever gets the Brad Pitt lookalike.

Why isn't time going faster?!

Bev and Suzi, that is so awesome for your moms. I am glad that things are getting better and that both of you are getting some relief.

My siblings and I are very fotunate in that our parents already told us, "When it gets to be that time, call the nursing home. We don't want to live with you all." We'll see if it actually happens as I think my brother might be the one to balk if it actually comes up.

Oh, Bev and Suzi, that's wonderful news!

Am home from Harvard. Found out that last talk I did there caused someone to seek help. The teacher's exact words? "You're an inspiration to these students. They don't only learn from you; you change their lives."

Sniff. I change lives!

Someone point me back to this post when I'm all helpless and worthless feeling.

Also, teacher and supervising shrink? Want to see my book when it's done. They think they can help get it published. They loved the part I read to the class today.

Shit. It's been a good day. How'd that happen?

Go vw!

Oh vw, I'm so glad you went. Do you feel good about it? You read like you do.

vw, you do change lives. No doubt about it.

Do you feel good about it?

Yeah, I really do. They asked great questions that showed they were really trying to understand. It was good. It feels really good to be a part of offering understanding about this tough illness, you know? And we're catching them early, before they're really getting a lot of the stereotypes from their rotations and residencies. So, they get to see someone and have a face next to the diagnosis, so they can dismiss negative comments, and say, "Well, that hasn't been my experience." It really is kind of getting a whole new set of ideas out there with a new generation of treatment providers. It's kind of cool to be a part of it.

Also, having that level of professor tell me that my writing is really wonderful and articulate and needed is a HUGE ego-booster!

And now I'm gonna order BBQ takeout to be delivered and watch Desperate Housewives for the rest of the night.

Awww...thanks, amych! *sniff*

Yay, vw!!! That is all great news, though not surprising.

Bev and Suzi, I'm glad your mom's are doing better.

Word of advice? Try not to be an only child. The decisions are hard.

Damn. I'm screwed.