Monthly Archives: June 2014

A Commencement Speech No One Asked Me to Give

"The mortars have become sentient!"

“The mortars have become sentient!”

For the 31st consecutive year, I was not asked to give any commencement speeches. I somewhat understand why the Class of ’83 didn’t ask me—most newborns are not gifted public speakers—but the other 30 years of graduating classes have no excuse. However, I like to be prepared, so here’s the commencement speech no one asked me to give. Continue reading

My Vertex Study Experience or “Going to the Bathroom for Fun and Profit”

Not nearly as cool looking as the KISS Alive II gatefold.

Not nearly as cool looking as the KISS Alive II gatefold.

In my life, I’ve seen lots of advancements in CF treatment. These have all been medicines/techniques/what-have-yous don’t treat the underlying cause of the disease, but mitigate the symptoms. None of it is easy or fun, but it does provide a concrete answer to the age old question of what I would do for a Klondike bar: I would take 8 pills and 8 units of insulin.

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