Well, the piano playing at the old folks home didn't work out.      They did a police record check and discovered that I had been convicted of possession of marijuana 32 years ago.     It was a long time ago and I've started the "pardon" process in this country which will take about 6 months to go through.       Then I can re-apply as a volunteer.  In fact they said they'd happy to have me.    So I've got 6 months of doing absolutely nothing.     Maybe I'll make a point to write more on this site.    lol !

   I think about my Mom and Dad every day.     Mom phones like clockwork around 6 p.m. each evening.   They're a very brave couple.   With all the challenges they face daily they make my living with SZ lame by comparison.       I say to people sometimes, " Sure SZ is tough but you've still got legs ! "    Somehow that's not funny.  I guess it's not intended to be.

   Speaking of health, there is a study somewhere that shows that people with SZ tend to lag behind the rest of the population in overall physical health.   Why is it that we neglect our bodies ?            Maybe we're too focused on the mind.      That's an obvious reason.   70% more smokers maybe ?       We all need to foster a good relationship with our ordinary doctor as well as our psych. doc.     That's just a common sense bit of advice.

   Here's to a healthy mind, body and spirit !

Don Fraser