Update:
I visited Kendall yesterday. He has a very young and pretty Kelly waiting on him hand and foot. Coffee? Cream and Sugar???? Anything else? Fluff your pillow???

But fate has stepped in and ENTER the roommate from hell with his mouth on "automatic" (Kendall's description, not mine). He even talks while he reads the newspaper. And what does he talk about? "This is the part that will hurt the worst..." Great! And to add insult to injury, he is a football fan. Can't wait for Superbowl Sunday. I am not sure he will live to see the Superbowl.

The hospital provided him with earphones for his Walkman. He has a supply of tapes. His sense of humor remains and at least one nurse takes notes so she remembers the lines when she gets home.

Some of you have asked for an address:

Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St.
Portland, ME 04102

His room changes so just put Kendall Morse and he will get it.

I tried to bring (take?) a large helium balloon shaped like a whale (3' of Blue Whale) but I stepped on the ribbon and it took off over South Portland. Big as it is, it will probably set off alarms at Portland Jetport. Kendall had to settle for the weight. It's the thought that counts.

Late
SINS