The Random Thoughts of Louis Schmier

Well, that student who had done a telephone interview with me a few months ago, sent me what he says is the last of the transcripts of our conversation. I guess I said a lot more than I imagined. I thought I’d share some of the pertinent portions of this transcript with you. He began: [...]

Good morning. Stuck inside. It’s very cold outside. The weather is driving everyone and all the plants in my garden crazy. Last week we were spelling “January”: M-A-Y. This week we’re spelling it: “B-r-r-r-r-r-r–r.” My angelic Susan, steely-eyed DI that she is, won’t let me hit the streets, however I’m bundled up in my grubbies, [...]

Last week Susan and I went out to dinner in a local restaurant. As we walked to our table, we passed two young couples at a table. One of the men said to me, “Hello, Dr. Schmier.” He looked vaguely familiar, but I didn’t know his name. I returned his greeting, but didn’t stop to [...]

Well, I just have returned from having a second opinion concerning my cancer. The doctor reaffirmed the initial diagnosis. I do have prostrate cancer. It is in its early stages. It is “treatable.” Most important my Susan is assured and relieved as assured and relieved as she can be in this kind of situation. I [...]