FINGERS UPDATE

Who would have known that a simple thing like a cut to my L2 flexor tendon would casue soo many problems. Now it appears I have used my ANNUAL ALLOWANCE for physical therapy and have had to stop treatment indefinitely! Anyone would think they were paying me for the experience. I knew that American health insurance was corupt, but I never understood how badly until it happened to me. I guess I've learnt my lesson and hope that no one else has to learn it the same way. My insurance company (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO) is re-evaluating my case to see I can continue treatment. In the mean time I guess it's just me and my finger on the back deck with a cold one.

SUMMER SESSION

It's 90 degrees outside and my apartment is battling for its share of electricity, alone side the rest of Chicago. So, why did I decide to enroll in class for the summer semester? Louis Silverstein. I had him as an instructor (whatever that means) 3 years ago at Columbia and could not leave the institution without another eye opening, free thinking class that he leads. Now Death & Dying may not sound like fun, but it is by far superior some other humanities classes that are required. I obviously thoughly recommend it!

"THINGS WE SAID WE'D NEVER DO AGAIN"

Who ever thought up this title for the latest show at WESTERN EXHIBITIONSsure knows how to sell an empty promise! I was more than slightly diappointed when I arrived at the opening yesterday. The art was displayed in an less than user friendly manner and was missing titles and artists names. There was some good work, but unfortunately with no labelling and no one to enlighten me (the ten people there were far too busy enjoying the free PBR to engage in conversation) I was forced to leave and find my own refeshment. Luckily for me TASTE OF RANDOLPH STREET was just minutes away, with more entertainment than I could absorb.

WHAT NOW?

So, I had a check up with the surgeon the other day and decided to scare me half to death; "I think you've ruptured your tendon". FANTASTIC! I had to have an MRI to determine if this were so. Sadly, I can't hold still for 3 minutes (it would appear) and so they had to do it three times. Anyway, should get the results soon. Keep your fingers crossed for me.