^^^^^^ WARM GREETINGS FROM ^^^^^^^^^^^^ :-) Ivan Suzman 51/39/36 [log in to unmask] :-) Portland, Maine land of lighthouses 25 deg. F :-) ******************************************************************** Last night , did MJFox acknowledge that despite thalamotomy surgery, he is not much better? He apparently entered an off-period on-camera and had to rush off the stage to take more of the medicines, I am told (I did not see the 20/20 show myself) he had dyskinesia and a slurring voice. Is this true?? One of my personal care attendants called me last night, and said that Michael said that without medications, he would hardly function. My response was calling the local ABC affiliate, and attempting to interest the station in a "local angle" story about we in Maine who have either openly or secretly tried to face Younger Onset PD daily. The reporter said it's a good idea for a story! That made me feel encouraged. In my humble estimation, it REALLY matters if you can achieve acceptance and positive self-esteem . I feel that WE THE PWP's can make a difference. Michael is brave. He certainly makes my life much more possible, due to his amazing courage. Ivan :-)