My sister takes metoprolol for a heart condition. Is that drug related to propanolol (the drug in the reducing-racism article)? Teppy? Not that my sister has racism issues, just curious about the fear-reducing thing. She could use her anxiety levels lowered.

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Good luck, Suzi! Don't do anything afterward!

Suzi, you sound uber prepared. Sending good vibes for any pre-surgery anxiety, as well as good outcome vibes for the surgery itself.

aww Ricky looks like a sweetheart and I know Dallas was a great companion for Trudy. They were lucky dogs to have hooked up with the people they did.

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My great-grandfather was not involved in booze running, I'm pretty sure. He didn't drink at all. But he was quite the bookie about town. My uncle wrote a story about him and his world recently. [link]

Lots of ~ma, Suzi! Heal well, and take it easy! Don't do too much too fast (I know, easier said...).

So sorry for the losses of Dallas and Ricky. It's so hard, so hard.

Congrats, Hayden!

I have thought that many a time, including the story of his son who came to America and got married on the ship to a former barmaid from Amsterdam, who was fired because she was too friendly with the patrons of the taverns. They were sued many a time by the well-behaved citizens of New Amsterdam for being lewd and troublesome.

There was a story in the NY Times a few months ago, looking at some people from New Amsterdam, that mentioned a story that sounds like this.

good luck Suzi. think about how much better you will feel in like 1-2 weeks.

For those of you who say you'll never run unless someone is chasing you, a zombie infested 5k obstacle course: run for your lives.

Yay for preparedness, Suzi! I was just thinking about your surgery this morning. Books and relaxation sounds perfect for when you get home.