Help us celebrate...

...the end of my chemo and radiation treatments and my return to health! On Sunday 15 February from 1:00-5:00 pm we will be having an open house celebration at the new American Indian Resouce Center on the BSU campus. It should be a great time with lots of music planned (bring instruments and voices or just come to listen and enjoy) including an appearance by our friends from Monroe Crossing (one of sevens nominees for Minnesota Music Academy (MMA) 2003 ARTIST OF THE YEAR!) We see this celebration as an opportunity to thank everyone for all the support you have shown in so many diverse ways. Mainly it will be a chance to share good company, great music, and lively conversation. We will have light snacks and beverages available but, if you are one of those veteran Minnesota potluckers that can't go anywhere empty handed, feel free to bring a favorite treat to share (no alcohol please).

This celebration is not a 'benefit' per se. . . but a number of people have asked if/how they can help us out financially. Relative to the millions of Americans who are without health insurance -- inexcuseable in the midst of the world's largest economy -- our situation really isn't too bad (thanks in large part to some very timely and generous help from our families). On the other hand, it does look like we might be facing kind of a cash flow crunch over the coming months as I work to complete my dissertation and Lenore's position remains part-time. Because quite a few folks have already contributed to our cause, we have decided that once we get back on an even keel financially we will make a donation to lymphoma research on behalf of any contributors. Look for a basket and more details at the celebration -- we hope to see you there. Dann, Lenore, and James