Several Things

 First, I learned of the passing of an old Internet friend this week. He was on several sites I frequent, and I considered him a very good friend. Although I never met him personally, but we talked electronically often. He was a good friend, and a good man, he created an alter ego on one site simply to annoy and harass the pompous, self-righteous asses that manifested themselves there. His alter was far removed from his real self, yet, also a part of who he was, funny really. I partied with his alter far more than I did the real guy, we were just tilting at windmills, because in the end, we really didn’t change much, and the site is what it is. Both of us long gone from there now.

 

  The other thing weighing heavily on me is bad news closer to home. A very good friend has been dealing with oral cancer for a bit, and the latest news is grim. They found it early, and treated it quickly, removing part of his tongue. However, more tissue needed to be removed than was first thought, also, cancer was found in his lymph nodes at the time. He has had to have a feeding tube inserted due to the damage in his mouth, and aggressive radiation and chemical treatment will start next week.  His speech and eating ability is compromised right now, so he is rather down. The other news, and having to begin chemo was a double shot we were not expecting.

  He and his wife are both in their early 70’s, this is going to be a stressful time for both of them, and I have  offered as much of my time as I have, so I may not be around much for next bit.

I haven’t been here much, nor have I felt like writing, but I thought I would at least offer an explanation.