RIP Mark Wray

Good Morning,

Rough week here at The 'Burg this past week. We (Residents and Staff) are accustomed to Residents expiring, it is sad in and of itself. This past week however brought true meaning to holding your loved ones close. Mark Wray, our maintenance guru was found dead in his home by his Daughter, Jessica, who also works here. She had been in housekeeping but for the last several Months was helping her Dad here as other assistants "didn't work out". Please pray for Jessica and her family, as well as her extended family here at The 'Burg. RIP Mark and God Bless You, Jessica. Mark was just 53

See ya next week,

-me

Trach-less, trachless....no matter how you spell it, it's all good

Good Morning,

Wouldn't you know, after nearly torching "The 'Burg" last week with my microwave fiasco, a microwave safe cup arrived this week. Short instructions but I think I can figure it out. Thank You, Cookie.

Now the week's best news. With much gratitude to Barry, head of the Respiratory Terrorists, Dr. Leech, the title says it all, and Lindsay, Care Coordinator, and who had the final say-so. after two years I am now trach-less. Pulled that sucker out for good. No ill-effects yet. I've not turned Blue yet. I had a Nurse ask me what would happen if I stopped breathing, have another inserted? I believe rescue breathing comes first, if I'm not mistaken. Anyway, it's all good. No problems.

Yet another $40.00 donation arrived for the Computer, when it needs to be replaced fund. Total now is $245.00. Should have a little interest from PayPal. I'll check that and report it next week. E-mail address for me for PayPal is kcfastlane@yahoo.com. I trust Bryan has cashed the checks already. I'll inquire of their status and report that too next week. Oh Bryan?????????

All for this week, have a great week, keep warm, and I'll see everybody back here next week

-me
1609 Lafayette Rd.

Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Caution: This cup is NOT microwavable

Good Morning,

Cups intended for the keeping of things hot SHOULD be microwavable, right? At least this was my thinking. I have an 8 oz. Thermos-type mug for a coffee cup. Proudly displaying the DARE logo, by the way. Well, I put it in the microwave here at The 'Burg and nearly set off the sprinkler system. Flames shot our from the handle and smoke was get'n kinda thick. Good thing I was watch'n it through the door. I've since "borrowed" a coffee cup from the kitchen that IS definitely microwavable as well as unbreakable. Coffee from the kitchen is de-caf, thus little to be desired, but the cup itself is wonderful. Have to keep my eye out for a personal cup that IS microwavable. Why can't there be a "caution: this mug is not microwavable" warning? Oh well, I would have probably overlooked it anyway. It's a guy thing.

All the excitement this week from The 'Burg. Money continues to roll in. The computer, when it needs to be replaced, fund is now at $210.00. 1/3 of the target of $600.00 has been met!!! Thank you again!!! Have a great week and I'll see ya all here again next Sunday

-me