The voting for the Webby Personal Voice Award ended April 30 and I thank all of you who went to the effort of registering with the Webby site to participate. I'm not sure if the purpose of the exercise was to show how many friends you had or to shamelessly promote your website, but I appreciate your support.

The number of people voting for the People's Voice Webby in all categories is huge, somewhere around 500,000 I'm told, but around here it's the wonderful, quirky, genuine individual voice that matters and every time I hear from you in whatever fashion it's a gift.

I also thank all of you who have been sending emails since Hi, Tony! started and good wishes since I've been in Chemo. I hope you won't mind if I share a few of the things you've written that have picked up my spirits, kept me company, and given me a good laugh. 

Tony

It feels I know you well, even though I only had the pleasure of being your guest on your journey into the everyday lives of others. A good friend of mine and my sister went through chemotherapy—with success! Both have been diagnosed as fully cured. 

I wish I could give back just a little bit of the joy you've brought to so many listeners to help you, your family and friends through this difficult time.

Please get better soon!

Christof, London/UK

(She came through well, knock wood, and is now a resident at Mass General Hospital.)

Yrs,

Robert

Geo

My best advice is don't try to keep a schedule. Just "be." If you are asleep and it is noon, then you are asleep and it is noon. If you are awake and it is three a.m., then you are awake and it is three a.m. Just think of all this as having an unwelcome guest in your house, and you're having to tear the back of the house off to get rid of the bastard because that's where he lives. And remember, I think you are going to make it. That’s all for now. Any time day or night buddy. Any time.  

Your pal. Randy

I hope you will be back soon no matter what difficulties lies ahead.

Best wishes,

Yale Guan

Nat