The State Fair has started two miles down the road from my place. Last night I was alerted to 10:30PM by the fireworks. Since the Hennipen Bridge is out the traffic in our quite little area is horrendous. Is it Labor Day yet?

Mom is coming this weekend to go to the fair with us. She is having a hellacous time balancing her new job while trying to train in the new owners on her new job. I think the new owners are realizing my mom does/did the work of three people! I hope she can cut lose and relax this weekend.

Matt's mom is getting remarried next weekend in Fargo. Matt got a new suit for the occasion. He looks VERY handsome. He is down 30 lbs. from this time last year. It wasn't easy for him, but it was worth it. I am very proud of him for taking charge and working toward a goal of being healthier. Both of us lost our fathers at a young age (both were 61 when they died), so we know that we need to take care of ourselves.

I start clinic next week. I will be in Endocrine Clinic one afternoon a week. I am excited for the first day because most of the cases are pituitary cases. I have lots of personal interest in this because of Dad's history.....Hopefully that will make the first day a bit easier. I am VERY nervous because it has been three and a half years since I have even though about doing a physical exam and history. It is rather intimidating to think about all the knowledge I have lost over that time. Hopefully it will be like riding a bike and I will catch on again quickly. Otherwise this could be a very painful and frustrating fall on that front. Lab is looking to be tough this fall as well, so having at least one aspect of my training going well would be a positive. Wish me luck!