Just a quick note: Yesterday I heard from Pam’s parents, Bob and Janet. The doctors confirmed Janet has Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). That’s the same cancer Pam had. Although it is not heritable. If you ask if I have an irrational fear my oldest will get it as well, yes. Rationally, I know it is random, he likely won’t.
Treatments have changed dramatically in 30 years. Today CML patients can easily live another 10-15 years (when Pam was diagnosed, 2-3, 5 years on the outside). Janet is on medicine for CML, but it hadn’t been approved before Pam died.
If you ask what I am thinking about, mostly reliving the parts of the Pam story which are most painful. But it will fade, I know that. A month ago a nephew announced a new baby is on the way. I had offered to share a story at Easter of my tormenting Pam with name suggestions. But as I re-read it it's really about our efforts not to let cancer dominate our lives. I'm debating whether to still share it or not.
So I am alright. But I have a busy day in front of me.
I just finished the Remnant episode with Allen Guelzo regarding Lincoln and stuff. Good gravy, the gentleman's voice is soporific! It was interesting, though, and I enjoyed Mr. Guelzo's well-formed periods while imagining Jonah, bless his heart, gaping like a landed fish as he tried to find a way to get a word in.
I think the conversation supported my general view of the current situation, which is, "Yeah, whatever."
Baby boy Hamza made an early entrance into the world yesterday. He wasn’t due until April 6th. Mom, baby and daddy are all doing very well. I never had family at the hospital when I gave birth to my three kids nor have I gone to the hospital after anyone’s given birth. However, she did invite us so I’ll get to meet my new grandson this evening. He was pretty big for being early, 6lb 14 oz. 😊
It’s not bad for “persons of a certain age” who’ve learned how to form social relationships without the distraction of social media. I think it’s very bad for developing youth. Listen to Jonathan Haidt discuss on the recent “Honestly” pod.
Good morning. Back from my trip. Today the mothership reports on the ISIS terrorist attack on a concert venue in Moscow.
Of personal interest to me, having lived in the Washington DC area for several years, is the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early yesterday morning after being struck by a containership. At last report, 6 people are missing and presumed dead. Every so often I would travel to or through Baltimore and I’m pretty sure I went over that bridge (one of 3 routes across Baltimore harbor, the other 2 are tunnels) at least once.
Good morning. Without social media, I couldn't be saying good morning to you at 6:40 a.m. in the pouring rain in another state. On the other hand, I could be paying more attention to Jake.
For the youth, I think the ease of staying in your room and of avoiding live-in-person interaction, even when you're physically together, is heavily weighted negative.
Just a quick note: Yesterday I heard from Pam’s parents, Bob and Janet. The doctors confirmed Janet has Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). That’s the same cancer Pam had. Although it is not heritable. If you ask if I have an irrational fear my oldest will get it as well, yes. Rationally, I know it is random, he likely won’t.
Treatments have changed dramatically in 30 years. Today CML patients can easily live another 10-15 years (when Pam was diagnosed, 2-3, 5 years on the outside). Janet is on medicine for CML, but it hadn’t been approved before Pam died.
If you ask what I am thinking about, mostly reliving the parts of the Pam story which are most painful. But it will fade, I know that. A month ago a nephew announced a new baby is on the way. I had offered to share a story at Easter of my tormenting Pam with name suggestions. But as I re-read it it's really about our efforts not to let cancer dominate our lives. I'm debating whether to still share it or not.
So I am alright. But I have a busy day in front of me.
Peace,
Jay
I just finished the Remnant episode with Allen Guelzo regarding Lincoln and stuff. Good gravy, the gentleman's voice is soporific! It was interesting, though, and I enjoyed Mr. Guelzo's well-formed periods while imagining Jonah, bless his heart, gaping like a landed fish as he tried to find a way to get a word in.
I think the conversation supported my general view of the current situation, which is, "Yeah, whatever."
Baby boy Hamza made an early entrance into the world yesterday. He wasn’t due until April 6th. Mom, baby and daddy are all doing very well. I never had family at the hospital when I gave birth to my three kids nor have I gone to the hospital after anyone’s given birth. However, she did invite us so I’ll get to meet my new grandson this evening. He was pretty big for being early, 6lb 14 oz. 😊
It’s not bad for “persons of a certain age” who’ve learned how to form social relationships without the distraction of social media. I think it’s very bad for developing youth. Listen to Jonathan Haidt discuss on the recent “Honestly” pod.
Good morning. Back from my trip. Today the mothership reports on the ISIS terrorist attack on a concert venue in Moscow.
Of personal interest to me, having lived in the Washington DC area for several years, is the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early yesterday morning after being struck by a containership. At last report, 6 people are missing and presumed dead. Every so often I would travel to or through Baltimore and I’m pretty sure I went over that bridge (one of 3 routes across Baltimore harbor, the other 2 are tunnels) at least once.
Good morning. Without social media, I couldn't be saying good morning to you at 6:40 a.m. in the pouring rain in another state. On the other hand, I could be paying more attention to Jake.
For the youth, I think the ease of staying in your room and of avoiding live-in-person interaction, even when you're physically together, is heavily weighted negative.