Boys of Summer Book - Entry #118

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January 16, 2005 - Dad

Walnut Creek, CA

Paulette had a conversation with Monica Cooke of Aptos, CA where in she relayed to Monica my exploration into alternative approaches to treating P D. Monica told Paulette about two people she knew, one with eye cancer, one with prostate cancer who had been cured by Edward Feng, Reflexologist.

January 18, 2005 - Dad

Walnut Creek, CA

I phoned Dr. Feng to ask what experience he had treating PD. He said he had treated many successfully and I should come to see him for an evaluation. He treats people 7 days a week with no appointments except for odd hour requests.

January 19, 2005 - Bob

Walnut Creek, CA

The new year is just past a fortnight and post production presses on. 

The deadline I’ve given my editor for a rough cut is mid-February so we can submit to the Seattle Film Festival (May-June). Fingers are crossed!

My dad is really struggling with his new treatment. I can’t begin to say how courageous I think he is for going forward with it. As a man who lives by and through his logic, I think he just couldn’t see continuing on the same course that offered nothing but more of the same if there was a possibility (even one filled with unknowns) that a better solution was out there. What my dad is reaching out for is something that offers hope. The other path offered to him is one of placation. Regardless of the path of hope ever bearing fruit, it gives more inspiration on a daily basis to live well, openly and at his highest good because there is a possibility that what he’s doing may have a positive effect. 

I applaud that choice with all my heart. 

Boys of Summer Book - Entry #107

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100% proceeds go to the Michael J Fox Foundation. 

Post Production Begins

August 23, 2004 - Bob

Las Vegas, NV

Here I be.

It's Sunday night, August 22nd (technically the 23rd). The beautiful Annamaria and I just returned from the Bay Area. We had a warm and wonderful last couple of days with my parents. My mom continues to struggle and that is difficult for all of us (it really is just like the ad for whatever depression medication it is says: “depression hurts everyone”). If you've never been around someone with depression, it's incredibly difficult to fully understand. And, I'm sure, it's different for every person. 

What I do know is this: when my mom is depressed, she is a woman that no one recognizes -- not even herself. She becomes quiet and small -- so different than the vibrant, warm, almost hyperactive woman most people are used to seeing. Perhaps somewhere in the middle, she will find a balance. 

I wish my mom all the health and love in the world. 

I write about her here because A) I'm thinking about her and B) Her health greatly affects my dad. 

Over the last two days, Annamaria and I helped my dad clean up the house and the cars -- hopefully giving mom and dad a fresh and clean enjoy their home and life together again. My dad said he is curious to know how mom will respond with Annamaria and I not around. There were some encouraging signs these last couple of days and I hope they continue. 

As for me, being back in Vegas is good. Being with my partner is good. Sitting here at this desk (where I'm likely to put some tread marks in my butt editing this film over the next couple of months) is good. 

It's hot, but not unbearable. 

I'm very, very hopeful for this film and the many things it can do to inspire, raise awareness and funds for Parkinson. We have an awesome opportunity. I'm waiting to hear on the first of my interviews I've been keeping fingers crossed for tonight or tomorrow. I may have a short road trip in front of me to get to that one, but that's okay. Short roadies are a breeze to me at this point. 

There's so much to do -- but not much tonight. Tonight is a brain drain (as you can tell by this entry). 

I'm going to enjoy the rest of my veggie burger, play some video games ('cause I miss my PS2, as well) and hit the hay. 

A wise poet once said, "the future was wiiiiiiide open". I know what he's talking about. 

Oakland 4, Baltimore 3

WP: T. Hudson (9-4)   LP: B. Groom (3-1)