Sara Stone - She's not coming home.

I have had a pretty lucky life.  No one really close to me has died.
(I have a million aunts and uncles who have died, but while some of them were closer than others, none of them were best friends.)

A friend from work, someone I have known for 10 years? A long time. Well, she has been fighting cancer for over 2 years now, and it has won.  She is off treatment and off to hospice.

While we were never "really close", she was a great person to work with, fun and bright.
And sharing the tiny bit you get from being facebook friends, well that got me to see another side of her.

She is the closest thing to a contemporary that has died/will die that I have known.
It is a whole new thing for me.

If there is any good news with this bad news, she had no kids.
She didnt make it to 40.


her husband posted this today

Dear friends and family, Sara's not responding to treatment and has gotten much worse. The doctors say there's nothing else they can do. She's not coming home.

We're moving her into a beautiful hospice facility in Milwaukee to improve her quality of life, but the doctors are now speaking in terms of days, not months. She can't walk without becoming fatigued, and she has difficulty speaking or breathing because her lungs are compromised. She is feeling very little pain.

Visitors are welcome for short visits, keeping in mind that Sara requires her rest. Know that we are aware of the love that surrounds us at this difficult time. Thank you all, for everything.

Zilber Family Hospice is just a mile from Froedtert, and located at:
1155 Honey Creek Parkway
Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Why Boehner Really Quit

Ahmed - What really should have happened.

911: What is your emergency?
School Official: Student brought a bomb to school
911: OMG! A BOMB! We are sending the bomb squad, evacuate the school.
School Moron: Well not a real bomb.
911: Ok, we are sending an officer.
...
Officer: OK, show me the bomb.
Officer - talking to the kid: Um, so this is a clock?
Ahmed: Yup, a clock
Officer: Cool!

Officer - placing the School Moron under arrest, handcuffing him/her: You are under arrest.  It is a federal felony to call in a false bomb threat.  The FBI will be taking you into custody. Dont worry kid, this moron wont be back. Ever.
Ahmed: Thanks!

thyroid changing when I take my meds

I need to set a daily reminder to take my thyroid before bed ...

2015 09 16 - first time taking it at night or late at night ... only taking half, the other half when I get up in the AM - 9:48 pm

Vote by MAIL !

Vote by MAIL !
1) no tampering at the polls
2) everyone knows in advance that something went wrong when they dont get their ballot
3) perfect paper trail for recounts
4) central collection of ballots avoids the ballot stuffing 
5) no need for polling place judges
6) no shortage of polling booths in crowded areas, like colleges and poor areas
7) no screwing with early voting, everyone votes early

/homeless vote at libraries or townhalls like they do now ... etc ...

GOP 2017

bdub77: Repeal Obamacare
Declare war on Iran
Declare war on Cuba
Force Mexico to pay for wall and/or declare war on Mexico
Tax cuts for wealthy
Deregulate Wall Street
Defund EPA and Dept of Education
Time Warner Cable for Everyone Act of 2017
We Know What's Best for Women Act of 2017
Bring Back Slavery Act of 2017
Defend Washington DC from Massive Riots Act of 2017
The Barack Hussein Obama It's His Fault for Declaring Nuclear War on Civilians Act of 2018

sad but true ...
this list sort of outlines the GOP world ...
I would have included a couple of more internal changes:
War on the Gays
War on drugs part 2
Increase TSA for all travel, including trains, buses, cars and bicycles
Increased surveillance of citizens
Freedom from food stamps
Freedom from welfare
Freedom from healthcare

You guys are forgetting:

Make Christianity the official religion of the United States
Make English the official language of the United States

biochemistry of love

phenylethylamine It is a stimulant, much like an amphetamine, that causes the release of norepinephrine and dopamine. This chemical is found when you are falling in love. It's responsible for the head-over-heels, elated part of love.
AKA the FIRST KISS

oxytocin - Dopamine triggers the release of oxytocin, which is sometimes called the 'cuddle hormone'. 
AKA the middle

endorphins - Your brain acquires a tolerance to the love stimulants and starts to release endorphins. The honeymoon is over, chemically, around 18 months to 4 years into a relationship. However, this isn't all bad. Endorphins are associated with feelings of attachment and comfort. Endorphins are like opiates. They calm anxiety, relieve pain and reduce stress.
AKA after the flame has burned out