The Mass Ave Bus

Who ever thought that the image of the #1 bus could bring with it comfort and joy? I was thrilled tonight to get a phone call from Tommy. Not only was his voice coming through loud and clear, but he also revealed that he was on the Mass Ave bus headed to the CVS to pick up a few things. The next thing I know he'll be calling me while traipsing around the Star Market looking for pecan sandies, just like old times. "Dollface? Can I pick you up a pack of salmon roulettes??? Cranberry spritzers are on sale........." Once I hear that old sing-songy ring and a few "oh shits" I'll know we're officially back in business.

BRIEFLY

Just a quick mid-month post. It's September 16. I have my voice back and I'm just starting to get active again. I'm not eating solid food, yet, but hope to again soon. Crazy goings-on on Wall Street
and the election seems too surreal to be believed.

My sister, Julie, is VERY pregnant and could go into labor any time now...

I wish I had more concrete news, but just wanted to send greetings and to
thank everyone who has been so supportive. It's good to be alive!

XX,

Tom

Last Week in Boston

Spent the night at Tom's on Friday night last week. It was the first time I've seen him in about a month and I was really encouraged. He is thin. Really thin - he's lost about 30 pounds - but his energy level is much higher than it was last time I was there, when he was trying so hard just to stay awake and talk to me even though I could tell that all he wanted to do was go to sleep. His neck, which had been extremely red and irritated, looks much much better now. He still has a great deal of pain in his throat, but I think it is starting to subside, at least a little bit.

I know that several people have expressed interest in going to visit him. From what I understand from Tom he is holding off on lots of visitors until he gets his voice back. He still only has a whisper, which can be frustrating. Apparently, his doctors have advised that his smooth and buttery voice will be back someday soon, just magically reappearing after this couple months of rest.

As always, feel free to email me or anyone listed on this blog if you have questions or would like an update between postings that show up here.

A diversion

Here with Tom, making him stay up late and doing alot of ranting about the RNC (I'm still not over it). Check this out and post it everywhere you can: