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So who all knows?

Maybe an even better question to ask is, who doesn't know?

As I was leaving the coffee shop, after my bike ride on Saturday, one of the guys I ride with frequently, mentioned he read my blog the other day and commented on some of my posts.

WOW! I was a shocked, or at least I was taken by surprise. Now while I've never tried to hide my lymphoma or my blog [my email address does include my domain name], neither have I ever made it my mission to inform the world.  So why then was I so surprised when he mentioned he read my blog?

It wasn't so much he knew, and I didn't realize he knew [although I probably should have], I think it just had more to do with the venue where he mentioned it. There were several other club members still there, who expressed surprise I had a blog. I just hate to think everyone would find out, and then I start getting treated differently than they would if I didn't have lymphoma.

Oh well, such is life. I don't think that has happened so much yet, but I have had my suspicions at times. I just don't want anyone to feel they have to treat me differently. That has always been my biggest fear.
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Gerry said…
Don't worry about it, I will still try to work you over on the rides, remember old age and tretchery still wins over their excuses!

Just don't sweat any of that green tea on me...........
5:52 AM
Marc said…
Thanks Gerry! I knew I can always count on you. :)
6:09 AM
Mark said…
What? You have a blog? How do I find it?
7:07 AM
Marc said…
Oh, I don't know if I can trust you. Besides it's pretty complicated. You have to be computer savvy!
12:14 AM
Gerry said…
Don't worry It won't work on a MAC!
3:44 AM
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