I had a good day today. I am still a bit tired but in general feeling very good.
I know I said I'd be posting a review of "Shine a Light." I'm still working on it. I promise I'll post it soon : )
Speaking of that, I've been thinking about starting a second blog dedicated to my thoughts about pop culture: music, movies, TV, sports, architecture, etc. What are your thoughts on that? Do you think a second, separate blog is warranted so this one can stay strictly on a medical message? Would you be interested in reading a pop culture blog written by me? Please let me know.
Lastly, and please forgive me if this comes off sounding shrill, I need to clarify the policy when it comes to anonymous postings to this site. Please, if you are going to post anonymously, include your name at the end of your post so I have some idea who you are. I let the "secret admirer" thing slide one time, but from now on, if you don't include your name, your post won't show up. I'll see it, of course; but it will get deleted. I am not interested in 'secret admirers' or people who don't put their names when they post. If you're interested in what I have to say, and want to comment on it, let me know who you are. That's all I ask. The temperature in Rio is 80 degrees. Please return your seats and tray tables to their upright and locked position; we are about to land.
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Ben,
One thing for sure is that your are not a "Shy Violet", I think you get this from your Mother's side of the family. Not that John has ever been a mouse in the corner either, and Mark was not around enough for me to remember. Or maybe I totally missed the point and this is YOU.
But, with all that said, I want you to know that everyone that cares about you handles your illness differently.
Some are bold and "Brave" and put their thoughts out straight, others may be shy and just want you to know they care by hopeing you are feeling better, and then there are those that really have a hard time, maybe out of fear and handle your illness with a joke or humor or fun.
Please do not eliminate these people just because they are finding their own way of saying how much they care. It would not surprise me if I am all wrong about this but if someone takes the time to blog, there must be a reason.
I am glad your feeling well, be happy you are in So. Cal. as it snowed here yesterday althoughn it going to be a nice warm 45 degrees today. I love you.
Gayle
Gayle,
I appreciate anyone who takes the time to comment on what I've written, and the love and support I have received is mindblowing.
All I ask is that, if you want to comment, put your name in your post. I just want an idea of who is reading and commenting on things. Maybe it's me, but that's how I feel. Far be it from me to tell other people how to express themselves... but, in the end, it's my blog and that's my request.
It should be around 90 here today...
Ben,
Thank you for responding so quickly. I do understand that this is your blog and that you have every right to want it your way. I was only attempting to offer another side of the discussion.
As you already know, I do not have a problems saying whats in my heart and on my mind, but I have run over people by not paying attention to their signals. Maybe, just maybe, someone really cares and is not ready to come out and say so.
So, although I do not feel like "I stand corrected" I certainly am again reminded of what you feel and what is most important to you.
And, let me say in advance of forever, I love that you take the time to explain your feeling to me. It does not mean that I will always agree, (what a dull life that would be if we always agreed), but honey, I do respect your feelings and thoughts.
Always and with love,
Gayle
Gayle,
I appreciate the love and support I get from both you and Steve. I feel it.
I guess why I feel so strongly about this is that to me, the whole "secret admirer" thing feels very much like high school. The thing is, unfortunately this is a very serious situation for me, a life and death kind of thing, and I don't have much of a sense of humor about it sometimes. I laugh and joke about it, but the bottom line is, this thing has affected my life in every possible way you can imagine. I am not the same person as when I started, and when I am through I will be different still. I put my heart and soul in this blog; because, although I appreciate you reading it, it's really for me - a way to get my thoughts and feelings out of my head and into the universe. So I take it seriously. I tell the truth, unpleasant as it may be. This is not a high school year book. So, part of that is telling me who you are when you write a comment, so if I want to comment on what you say, we can both be accountable for our words. (Sigh) It's too nice a day to be sitting here, I'm going out.
Hi Ben,
This is from Eileen & Ira. Hope you received our earlier wishes for your good healing. It sounds like thngs are going well. We'll look forward to your comments about "Shine a Light." Ira can't wait to see it, hopefully in IMAX.
Did I tell you that we found a tape of our 1987 seder with your family? Everyone looks great and it was so heartwarming to see your grandparents. We're going to a friend's home for the seder next week with Lauren, Carlos and my mom. Otherwise, I'd already be cooking a brisket.
Which reminds me - have you had some nutritional advice to supplement your treatment? Have you found any food that's been particularly helpful and/or comforting?
Time to watch the Master's golf tournament (a good way to nap, if you ask me).
Hope you have an easy week. With love -
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