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Posted 2017-08-19T06:13:00Z

The long version... The "All New" Dating Game Story...

I already knew that I didn’t care for the voice teacher named Rocco before meeting him on my first day of class at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts back in 1981. The girls in the changing room from the just dismissed Voice 1 class were way too giddy changing into their dance attire. My Dance 1 class just finished and so both groups were a flutter transitioning to the next class switch. With their high-pitched praise. “He’s so cute.” I love his smile. Oh, I think I’m in love” giggle, giggle. Good grief! This was the “Watch out for the men in Hollywood” thing. Well, I was having none of it on my first day of study as an actress and I certainly hoped that the content of his class would be worth my time.  Not even the least bit curious about what the fuss was all about, I entered Rocco's classroom for the first time. There he was. Sitting in a semi circle of empty chairs waiting for the second class of his day to pick their seats. He looked up from his notes with that big knowing smile and said “Hi” and my knees melted. [...]

Posted 2017-08-17T03:02:20Z

A New Day One

  • Chemo pills have arrived at the house and he begins tomorrow -for the next 42 days straight.
  • Radiation is M-F for 30 treatments beginning tomorrow too.
  • Ketosis is holding steady with high fat low carb meals with daily exercise and lots of water.
  • Kendall's hanging out with her Dad and finds peace with Bees.
  • A professional is cleaning our house tomorrow WOW.
  • Dinner meals are being prepped for us by excellent cook volunteers.
  • Family and friends are booking flights for Ohio
  • We find joy and comfort in knowing you are with us.
  • Rocco reads every post every single day, so please keep your Rocco stories coming, they help his wake his memory of you and your time with him.
  • We are ready to start the hard stuff now.

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