Kevin - I’ve only commented a few times but I’m your age, former fed candidate in WY, and most importantly, a recent cancer survivor (very rare chordoma on my lower sacrum). You are my go to blog (sometimes I feel like we just think the same thoughts). I’ve also, obviously followed your health issues, and I sincerely hope you heal soon from this latest episode and continue enlightening the rest of us in chart/graph form for years to come. All the best, Gary Trauner
CeeDee
Amen.
CAbornandbred
👍👍👍👍
Doctor Jay
You've been a daily read for me for over 20 years, Kevin. All the hopes and prayers and well wishes I can muster go out to you.
peterlorre
Me too- there is nobody better in this business and you have been my absolutely favorite source for news and analysis since at least 2000.
Please do get better soon.
hollywood
Rest up, Kevin.
hoppyness
Best wishes Kevin, get better.
bschief
So sorry for your travails. Hang in there, and feel better soon!
Winslow2
Good to hear from you, even briefly.
cdunc123
+1 to this. I was starting to worry about the blog silence.
Sorry you are still unwell. Hope you start to feel better very soon!
bigcrouton
Hang in there, Kev. We need you, Marian needs you, and the cats need you.
dspcole
Sending good juju your way. Rest up and follow doctors orders. Maybe the cats can get visitors passes
Salamander
Thanks for the update! (I was worried.) Now, go back to recuperation. We'll wait.
chumpchaser
The world needs your cranky insight. Hang in there!
Crissa
Thanks for keeping us up to date!
D_Ohrk_E1
Was seriously worried abt your silence. Rest and relax...this may be your last chance before a true constitutional crisis comes our way.
Republicans appear to be attempting to codify anything that the Musk Powerpuff Girls are breaking and destroying in order to moot any court review, though it seems unlikely to pass w/o a rule to eliminate the filibuster.
Some are hoping to add work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP while making changes to Medicare to help pay for a permanent extension of the convicted felon's tax cuts.
Speaking of the convicted felon, people in his administration are trying to walk back his insinuation that there are fake debts the Treasury owes, and as a result might not pay them.
And then there was Tubby Tuberville's slip of the tongue claiming the convicted felon is the only dictator allowed.
So uh, yeah. Rest up before the storm hits.
QuakerInBasement
No worries, friend. We'll be here.
MikeTheMathGuy
As others have said, I was (and remain) worried. All best wishes for a speedy recovery!
kathleent
Like others I was concerned about your absence. Take care and rest, rest, rest.
Reverent
Exhaustion is real. Thank you for taking a moment to relieve our parasocial distress for you. I hope you can still feel the fur under your fingers when you dream of your kits. Be well.
Toothdentist
Get well Kevin. I have been inspired by your commentary for years, and we really need it now. Warm regards, Don
painedumonde
We are thinking of you.
KawSunflower
It's a relief just to hear from you at all. I may not be remembering the source correctly, but think it was in Too Late The Phalarope that "Be well stay well" waa a greeting & sort of mantra. & it is now my wish for you.
dilbert dogbert
Damn!
Damn It All To Hell!!!
You are Job!!!
No Fucking Fair!!!
Jimm
Hang in there, a little white tea could be a nice little pickup (and gynostemma if Miriam can find it at Asian supermarket, and if they even let you have tea).
Pukka's three ginger tea w/turmeric and galangal also a favorite of mine, and some ginseng and/or eleuthero and/or rhodiola tea would probably also hit the spot (if you're not otherwise on blood thinners, which is not an issue with rhodiola).
One last one that I drink when recovering from illness, and generally, is tulsi tea (holy basil).
"Our results suggest that basil significantly reduced cell death in the setting of KP infection, likely via attenuation of cytokine and IFN-γ mediated signaling pathways. Holy basil is a promising therapeutic agent for managing and treating bacterial pneumonia based on its potency."
"The results of the present study demonstrated that Tremella polysaccharides activate SIRT1 and inhibit LPS-induced ROS production, apoptosis and autophagy. This may have critical implications for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection."
"Compared with the placebo, patients who received Rhodiola L. presented no more adverse events (p = 0.65) but showed significant improvement in the percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 s at prediction (FEV1%pred), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 s on forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), saturation of oxygen in arterial blood, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2), systolic pulmonary arterial pressure, diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure, COPD assessment test, efficient rate, C-reactive protein, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (all p < 0.01)."
"The existing research has shown that GP had outstanding anti-fatigue activity. GPP1-a removed excessive reactive oxygen species produced during exhaustive exercise (Chi et al., 2008)."
"Ginseng and its derived components’ anti-bacterial effects via multiple mechanisms. (1) Ginseng inhibits the DNA damage and apoptosis by inhibition of ROS, (2) suppresses AHL-(acyl homoserine lactones) leading to the inhibition of quorum sensing biofilm formation of bacteria, (3) inhibits cell division and bacterial proliferation, (4) stimulates B cell activation and antibody production, (5) activates Th1 and Th2 response, (6) ginseng enhances phagocytosis of Neutrophil and macrophage [37]."
"New studies conducted at Pace University have indicated that White Tea Extract (WTE) may have prophylactic applications in retarding growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus infections, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries. Researchers present their findings today at the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology."
"A review from 2020 found that older research shows that eleuthero may help reduce the severity of respiratory infections, such as influenza. This older research also states that eleuthero may help to reduce complications related to influenza, such as pneumonia or bronchitis."
All the best Kevin. Get well soon. Being sick's a bitch.
There are a lot of us in your corner.
Rich Beckman
As much as we all love to read your blog, you should always prioritize your health. Looking forward to posts when you are feeling better.
JRF
Really hope you feel better soon. We'll all be here, and no rush.
Chondrite23
Best wishes. We’ll wait. Prioritize getting well and strong.
wmrboh
Kevin, I’ve been reading you every day for as long as I can remember. I’ll be anxiously waiting for your return.
Heysus
Get your strength back Kevin. We're all pulling for ya!!
CAbornandbred
I'm really glad you had the energy for just a little post. I was beginning to get worried. This forum isn't very conducive to cross talk among posters (to put it mildly), so it's nice to see familiar faces checking in on you here. Get well soon.
Scott Martin
Wishing you every good thing, Kevin. The "walking pneumonia" can suck every drop of energy. I hope you're feeling better soon.
rachelintennessee
Take all the time you need to get better. We'll be here waiting when you get back.
Kevin - I’ve only commented a few times but I’m your age, former fed candidate in WY, and most importantly, a recent cancer survivor (very rare chordoma on my lower sacrum). You are my go to blog (sometimes I feel like we just think the same thoughts). I’ve also, obviously followed your health issues, and I sincerely hope you heal soon from this latest episode and continue enlightening the rest of us in chart/graph form for years to come. All the best, Gary Trauner
Amen.
👍👍👍👍
You've been a daily read for me for over 20 years, Kevin. All the hopes and prayers and well wishes I can muster go out to you.
Me too- there is nobody better in this business and you have been my absolutely favorite source for news and analysis since at least 2000.
Please do get better soon.
Rest up, Kevin.
Best wishes Kevin, get better.
So sorry for your travails. Hang in there, and feel better soon!
Good to hear from you, even briefly.
+1 to this. I was starting to worry about the blog silence.
Sorry you are still unwell. Hope you start to feel better very soon!
Hang in there, Kev. We need you, Marian needs you, and the cats need you.
Sending good juju your way. Rest up and follow doctors orders. Maybe the cats can get visitors passes
Thanks for the update! (I was worried.) Now, go back to recuperation. We'll wait.
The world needs your cranky insight. Hang in there!
Thanks for keeping us up to date!
Was seriously worried abt your silence. Rest and relax...this may be your last chance before a true constitutional crisis comes our way.
Republicans appear to be attempting to codify anything that the Musk Powerpuff Girls are breaking and destroying in order to moot any court review, though it seems unlikely to pass w/o a rule to eliminate the filibuster.
Some are hoping to add work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP while making changes to Medicare to help pay for a permanent extension of the convicted felon's tax cuts.
Speaking of the convicted felon, people in his administration are trying to walk back his insinuation that there are fake debts the Treasury owes, and as a result might not pay them.
And then there was Tubby Tuberville's slip of the tongue claiming the convicted felon is the only dictator allowed.
So uh, yeah. Rest up before the storm hits.
No worries, friend. We'll be here.
As others have said, I was (and remain) worried. All best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Like others I was concerned about your absence. Take care and rest, rest, rest.
Exhaustion is real. Thank you for taking a moment to relieve our parasocial distress for you. I hope you can still feel the fur under your fingers when you dream of your kits. Be well.
Get well Kevin. I have been inspired by your commentary for years, and we really need it now. Warm regards, Don
We are thinking of you.
It's a relief just to hear from you at all. I may not be remembering the source correctly, but think it was in Too Late The Phalarope that "Be well stay well" waa a greeting & sort of mantra. & it is now my wish for you.
Damn!
Damn It All To Hell!!!
You are Job!!!
No Fucking Fair!!!
Hang in there, a little white tea could be a nice little pickup (and gynostemma if Miriam can find it at Asian supermarket, and if they even let you have tea).
Pukka's three ginger tea w/turmeric and galangal also a favorite of mine, and some ginseng and/or eleuthero and/or rhodiola tea would probably also hit the spot (if you're not otherwise on blood thinners, which is not an issue with rhodiola).
One last one that I drink when recovering from illness, and generally, is tulsi tea (holy basil).
https://teeccino.com/products/tremella-tulsi-mushroom-herbal-tea
https://shop.organicindiausa.com/products/tulsi-ashwagandha
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9018535/
"Our results suggest that basil significantly reduced cell death in the setting of KP infection, likely via attenuation of cytokine and IFN-γ mediated signaling pathways. Holy basil is a promising therapeutic agent for managing and treating bacterial pneumonia based on its potency."
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5958729/
"The results of the present study demonstrated that Tremella polysaccharides activate SIRT1 and inhibit LPS-induced ROS production, apoptosis and autophagy. This may have critical implications for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection."
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1139239/full
"Compared with the placebo, patients who received Rhodiola L. presented no more adverse events (p = 0.65) but showed significant improvement in the percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 s at prediction (FEV1%pred), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 s on forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC), saturation of oxygen in arterial blood, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2), partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood (PaCO2), systolic pulmonary arterial pressure, diastolic pulmonary arterial pressure, COPD assessment test, efficient rate, C-reactive protein, and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (all p < 0.01)."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464624006546
"The existing research has shown that GP had outstanding anti-fatigue activity. GPP1-a removed excessive reactive oxygen species produced during exhaustive exercise (Chi et al., 2008)."
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8271507/ (ginseng also excellent for fatigue)
"Ginseng and its derived components’ anti-bacterial effects via multiple mechanisms. (1) Ginseng inhibits the DNA damage and apoptosis by inhibition of ROS, (2) suppresses AHL-(acyl homoserine lactones) leading to the inhibition of quorum sensing biofilm formation of bacteria, (3) inhibits cell division and bacterial proliferation, (4) stimulates B cell activation and antibody production, (5) activates Th1 and Th2 response, (6) ginseng enhances phagocytosis of Neutrophil and macrophage [37]."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/05/040526070934.htm
"New studies conducted at Pace University have indicated that White Tea Extract (WTE) may have prophylactic applications in retarding growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus infections, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries. Researchers present their findings today at the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology."
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39303507/ (galangal)
"Geniposide can attenuate IAV-induced pneumonia by regulating inflammatory cytokines production through the JAK/STAT pathway."
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384158769_Insights_into_the_anticancer_effects_of_galangal_and_galangin_A_comprehensive_review
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319084#respiratory-infections
"A review from 2020 found that older research shows that eleuthero may help reduce the severity of respiratory infections, such as influenza. This older research also states that eleuthero may help to reduce complications related to influenza, such as pneumonia or bronchitis."
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7558817/
All the best Kevin. Get well soon. Being sick's a bitch.
There are a lot of us in your corner.
As much as we all love to read your blog, you should always prioritize your health. Looking forward to posts when you are feeling better.
Really hope you feel better soon. We'll all be here, and no rush.
Best wishes. We’ll wait. Prioritize getting well and strong.
Kevin, I’ve been reading you every day for as long as I can remember. I’ll be anxiously waiting for your return.
Get your strength back Kevin. We're all pulling for ya!!
I'm really glad you had the energy for just a little post. I was beginning to get worried. This forum isn't very conducive to cross talk among posters (to put it mildly), so it's nice to see familiar faces checking in on you here. Get well soon.
Wishing you every good thing, Kevin. The "walking pneumonia" can suck every drop of energy. I hope you're feeling better soon.
Take all the time you need to get better. We'll be here waiting when you get back.