October 1, 2024: Updates!

Every year, I serve as a judge on for the Shore Script writing contest.  This year, I was one of fourteen industry veterans who read six scripts competing in the TV Pilot category.  Some solid scripts among the bunch, but there was one that really stood out for me and I look forward to seeing where it ranks when the winners are announced next Monday, October 7th.  IF my top choice doesn’t take the crown, I’ll be reaching out to them personally to tell them I loved their script.  Provided they’re on social media on course.  Which every writer should be.

Today, I checked out my 500th(!) show for my ongoing CrimeBinge, a pretty awful nonsensical French thrilled called L’Esprit D’Hiver (The Spirit of Winter). To date, I’ve genuinely enjoyed 25% of what I’ve watched, 1 out of every 4 shows, which may seem like surprisingly few to some but is actually way more than I expected.  I’m keeping running count of my recommendations over on X:

Can’t believe it’s been a little over a year since our scrappy little girl left us.

Well, mom is back in the hospital.  Her back pain is still not under control (and quite severe in many instances) and the increase in meds only serves to make her groggy. Your input on treatments for similar conditions were greatly appreciated.  I looked into SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation) as it looked very promising, but it’s not as prevalent a treatment here in Canada.  An epidural is an option as it apparently offers a 50-83% pain reduction and can offer relief for 1-3 months on average.  The only problem is that the doctors are reluctant to sign off on it until all other options have been exhausted – but I really feel we’re already there.  The wait time at a private clinic, on the other hand, is an absurd six months.  Such is the state of our healthcare here in Canada.

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