Fuck cancer, indeed. While I respect the decision to not be treated, there are a lot of things that slow the progression of cancers, and my theory is alive is good. Cancer is a trickster.

I just took the dog in for his shots and checkup. That's enough work for one day, right? I really liked the new vet. Mr Peabody has gained four pounds, which is a good thing for him. Unfortunately, there's one thing going on which is going to require more money. Sigh.

I'm so sorry, Frank. All my ~ma to your family.

Thanks for the congrats, peeps. I still can't quite believe I'm done.

We're supposed to go to TCG's dad and stepmom's for dinner tonight. His stepbrother is cooking lasagna. I'm sending TCG by himself because I have a stomach bug, and the poor guy can't figure out if I really mean that he should go or not. I really do want him to go. I don't want to be around food or anyone who wants to eat tonight. It's not a trap.

~ma to Frank and family.

this is gross, but oddly related...what would you say is average, in terms of times a year you get sick to your stomach? Because I do about every six weeks and I'm starting to think that's...excessive. Not, like "OMG, stomach cancer...oh no!" but maybe there's something I could do.

I used to get sick that much when I had migraines, but now I'm down to maybe three times a year. You defintely have what my grandmother called a "nervous stomach" and there is stuff they can do for that, I think.

My job was up for reclassification and I had a "desk audit" where someone from HR comes by and asks you questions about your job and today I got the result: no reclassification. I feel like I failed a test.

Even though I know that all the job descriptions are really broad and it's difficult to get a lower level office support position switched to an upper level one.

erika, I usually have some sort of stomach ailment that often (although today's is extra special). For me, I'm sure it is relate to my disability. Do you think that might have something to do with your stomach troubles.

You're not really going to get her educational games, are you omnis? Jesus, man, why not just buy her socks.

You're the Uncle! You don't have to buy responsible toys. You're supposed to get her the cool shit that her parents won't buy her. Don't you understand your role at all? You're the end-around from parental pressure and expectations.

You know what's cool on DS? The Lego Star Wars and Indiana Jones and Batman games.

Frank, that's horribly sad news. But I do admire his response, and also the brother who's taking time off to travel with him.