Well, she has that. So many people, when hearing about the death of someone close to them, regret not having spoken to that person before s/he died.

My condolence to you and your wife, Chula!

My condolences Chula, you know I love you man. Stay strong, and keep Linda's mind off of things.

Again thanks!

Major kudos to Alaska Airlines. Best rate we were finding for a round trip ticket with a bunch of stupid connections was $900 based on the short notice.

I've had an AA credit card and mileage plan for about ten years. Called them, explained the situation and they got her a non-stop flight both out and back from Boston, along with an aisle seat (which she prefers), for $360. She doesn't even have to present a death certificate.

The lady on the phone who we spoke with for over a half hour couldn't have been more helpful.

And everyone I spoke with back east this morning (family and friends) offered Linda a place to stay so she doesn't have to pay for a hotel.

Huge rays of sunshine on a very dark day.

Safe travels, Chula!

Our beloved company dog has cancer which also results in some kind of inflammation.
Asked my boss how the dog was doing today and she told me about how the vet wanted to prescribe antibiotics but she declined and is going to have him treated with homeopathic "medicine".
Just politely nodding and walking away might have been the most willpower I've ever exercised.

You should have asked "bottled or tap?"

You should stop by the local New Age crackpot shop and get her an assortment of crystals and insect body parts.

It's ****ed up how many relatively sane, non-new-agey people believe this ****.
Poor dog. He can't even benefit from the placebo effect.

I never heard of a company dog before. Nice idea. What breed is he? But why are they refusing to get the antibiotics for him? Money? Surely if everyone in the company kicked in...?

He's saying that they're forgoing antibiotics for homeopathic treatments, which likely cost the same price as actual medicine despite just being water.