Follow up

1. The email I received from the blog on Mark's post got truncated. I only received the first few sentences. If this happened to you, please go directly to the blog to read Mark's excellent post and update on his life. Go to http://bronchojunction.blogspot.com/
2. Chris, loved the video on disco dancing. I remember a few things about dances. Back in '78 and maybe even '79 we actually had live music on occasion and dances were held outside in the gym. I am recalling Bluegrass and Country, formats I had yet to be introduced to. I guess that got too expensive. Later on, we danced in the cafeteria, where John France was often the BJ DJ. Songs that were usually played included Stairway to Heaven, Donna Summer (Last Dance and MacArthur Park), and Funkytown.
3. Alex, your letter/post regarding the food petition was excellent. On the one hand, anaphylactic food allergies are serious and scary. On the other, I think some parents may create neurotic children by being overly worried. Since bans are unlikely to be effective anyway (are you going to have teachers inspect lunches, looking at food labels to ensure no nut products were used?), I agree that education is likely better. However, the most effective option would be for all teachers to have an Epi-pen on hand, be trained how to use it, and be trained to recognize signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. Many county school systems are uncomfortable with this, and there is limited data, but this is probably going to be your most effective method to save lives.
4. Need to hear from more of you. John, Tim, Cas, what have you been up to the last few decades?