Random Thoughts on Friday while the PCR machine is running....

Yesterday was Mom and Dad's wedding anniversary....the first one since Dad passed away. As mom said "it wasn't a great day". Even 11 months out not a day goes by without me missing him. I am amazed at how strong my mom is.


We are going to Twins games all weekend because the Yankees are in town. Matt is very excited. He has one week of school left. I just hope he finds a summer job soon!

Karen caught my sinus infection bug. I hope she feels better soon. She has tons of work to do, so we can bond over our procrastination and both spend tons of time in our respective labs. Our poor kitties will not know who we are by the end of June.

Sad news, my parents good friend Jim Barron passed away from pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is such a terrible disease. I hope that all the groups working on it will come up with something soon. Unfortunately it will be to late for Jim. He was such a quite, strong man. He was a true friend to both my parents over many decades. I will never forget his laugh and all those New Years and Forth of Julys spent either at their house or ours. My love goes out to Diane, Jason, Alicia, and their spouses. My own family know exactly what they are going through right now. It gets easier to realize your loved one is gone, but you never really get over it.

Ok, enough of the sad stuff. I hope that everyone has a great weekend full of sun (in Minneapolis) or rain (Jamestown). School is almost out and summer is ready to begin!