all apologies

I can only sit up for about ten minutes at a time before I get dizzy, so I’m going to make this brief:
It has come to my attention that many people are upset with me, and some of them are even angry at me that I can’t make it out to New Orleans for Red Hat on June 1.
Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to hear that I’m not happy about missing the conference, and I’m pissed that I can’t finish the ACME show I’ve worked on for six months, but but there is just nothing I can do to make my body heal itself faster. Quite honestly, I’m a more than a little offended that anyone would expect me to perform under these circumstances, then have the nerve to get angry with me when I can’t . . . but I won’t go into a medication-fuled rant about that.
However, I really do feel terrible that I can’t make this conference. I feel like I’m letting a lot of people down, and I just want to take a moment and make a very public apology to the Red Hat summit organizers, Jon and Shari at igrep, and especially everyone who was looking forward to hearing me speak. I wish things were different, and I wish I could take two magic pills and make a full recovery in two days instead of two months . . . but it’s entirely out of my hands.

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Wil,
I am sorry some morons are causing you grief when you are sick!!
Although I know it is easy for me to say and hard for you to do I am sure, but try to ignore them, concentrate on yourself and getting better.
Take care and get well soon!
Tylan/Roy

Wil, I hope you’re not reading this because you’re getting a lot of much-needed rest. But just in case, I wanted to add my voice to those who have said to forget about those who are too self-centered and clueless to understand what you’re going through. Don’t waste your time worrying about them. They’re not worthy of your concern or energy. Just concentrate on getting better. Still sending the good health mojo your way.

Dusty Here, Wil – Your tonsils inflamed condition is a natural response to the infection and your low immunity. Keep those tonsils on ice as much as possible. (Very cold but not FREEZING cold. You don’t want to “Burn” yourself.) Enjoy cold juices, iced beverages, and Juice Bars. (Don’t chew “ICE”… It causes micro fissures in the enamel of your teeth that can lead to cavities and breakage.)
Brush, gargle, and scrape your tongue often. People with Mono often get a particular kind of “bad breath” (The Human Petri Dish.)
As for the suggestion of “Outing” the Angry people, it may seem like an act of solidarity against thoughtless people, but it’s not a good idea. If the “Angry” person was just venting disappointment or didn’t realize that they were being “reactive” instead of “proactive, making an example of them personally would be of little help or benefit to anyone. The last thing you need is someone who was once angry to become vindictive because they were “outed”.
If these people are dedicated readers (or peers), they would understand their folly if their actions (and not their identities) were brought to light of how sad and hurtful it all is. The good people who made this mistake would be big enough and mature enough to own up to their errors. For those who don’t care at all, chances are any “friends” that they think they have, probably feel the same way about them. Of course, many of us know this already.
I am SURE that Wil is reading this when he is sick. This Blog is a passion of his, and it does get boring just laying around healing. WIL…RESIST THE URGE TO RESPOND OR POST INPUT WHILE YOU ARE SICK. You have the love and permission of your readers to sit and watch the river of information and feedback. Revel in the peace and flow of it all. Skip no stones, cast no lines, and toss no pebbles for it is energy that you currently need. We all want you back well and whole. Your family needs you at home, and your extended family here knows that you are worth the wait.
With Love From All Walks – Dusty

Performances can be rescheduled, illness can’t.
Wil, get well soon!

[Admitting My Mistakes]Excessive use of parenthesesHabit of running sentencesOccasionally ends sentences in prepositionsMissing additional return line after: Dusty Here,Paragraph 3: “proactive should read “proactive”Paragraph 4: if their actions should read of their actionsParagraph 5: laying should read lyingI’m sure that I am missing a few things, but hey…I’ve been up all night and my fingers tend to fumble from time to time.Good Health To EVERYONE!

I can’t beleive that some people have the brass balls (pardon my non-girliness, but this makes me lose a lot of respect for human kind, here!!!)to be upset with someone for being sick and not being able to attend some scheduled events. Whatever. Seriously.
You just worry about taking care of yourself Wil. You won’t help anyone by getting more sick than you already are by trying to push yourself even more.
Lotsa Luv!

Honestly man, anyone who has paid any attention to this blog at all knows how much you are hating having to miss out on this. Anyone who’s angry needs to get a life.
Anyway, don’t meditate on them, just worry about getting better.
Pax;
Bentham

Wil:
It’s infinitely obvious that the people that are saying those kinds of comments don’t really know you nor do they spend time on this blog. Either that or they are sewer dwellers! There will be other speaking engagements and other Acme shows. The fact that you are missing them is insignificant when compared to your health and well being!
Worry on getting well and force yourself to eat something even if you have no appetite whatsoever. We all have you in our thoughts, Wil.
Scott
P.S. Tea is a great way to flush toxins and waste out of your system. In this case, green AND black are good.

(BEGIN SARCASM)
Ahem. In paragraph 3, you misspelled “medication-FUELED rant.”
I am SO disappointed.
(END SARCASM)
Keep in mind the beginning of your blog, and what drew people to it: an honest human being who is sometimes fallible and/or vulnerable.

Wil,
Truthfully you have little to apologize for. The only ones you need to say sorry to is your job. Us fans should never expect you to be more than the human you are. Those assholes that are angry forgot the number one thing about you…YOU ARE HUMAN! Humans get sick, humans make dumb mistakes, humans do all sorts of things…WHY? I BECAUSE WE ARE HUMAN!!! So screw them. Hell I understand, and the people who care most should too. And if those dicks get their heads out their asses long enough to see that you are not some demi-god, then they will shit their damned mouths. You get better Wil, and relax. Honestly you let too many people get to you, hun, and that is not good for your health. Try not to get worried, try not to turn on to the problems that upset you. Don’t you know everything’s alright. So try not to think of us tonight. The true fans, not the dill-weeds that worship you as god, are with you hun. Get well soon.

Man, don’t let some petty guys get you down. God knows, we’ve all been in those situations when all you wnat to do is get out of bed and get on with anything, but there is no way you can do it. Sit (or lay) back and just relax man, don’t stress cos that’ll make it even harder to get better.
Take care man.
And on a completely random note, i never realised you were in ‘The last starfighter’, that is one of my all time favourite films, and you’re in the credits, so all new respect man.
Peace.

Why on earth would people be upset with you? You’re only human. And it’s not your fault that you are pretty seriously ill. Take care of yourself and don’t let it bother you bud.
http://www.migginsstudioarts.com/myblog/

Sorry to hear that the zealots are not in tune with things. I spoke to john and he told me you’re really sick. I had that a few years ago and its no picnic. The Red Hat attendees should undertand that you’re human and vulnerable to human ailments. Get better on your own timeline (perhaps it should be a Gentoo conference….we’re nicer…or ARE we?…)

I can’t believe people are getting angry. What, do they have non-refundable plane tickets or something?
Hope you get better soon. Er, start feeling better. I guess that that mono’s not going away anytime soon, but maybe you can at least get back up to a non-miserable state.

I am praying for your complete recovery. Take care of yourself. Don’t allow others to pressure you into rushing things. Your friends will be there for you through it all.
All my best,
smb

Hey Wil sorry that those of the human race that giving you such grief have not yet evolved. We love ya and want you to get well as soon as possible. As for the nay sayers Fuck Em’ You get better and when you do perform again (SOON!) then those of us who are truly your fans and want what is best for you will be there. I will light a candle for you so you will get well soon. Sending lots of healing energy your way

Well since I’m thousands of miles away, I can’t complain about you not making it to the conference. If you ever plan to come down to Sydney and cancel on us, *then* I might have something to say about it – illness or no illness. Hehehe
Hope you feel much, much better soon. 😀

Good Lord, man, don’t pull a Jim Hensen! Screw the whiners and get well! Now put the computer down and go take another nap. -Merc

Good Lord, man, don’t pull a Jim Hensen! Now put the computer down and go take another nap. -Merc

Wil, perhaps you might be able to do a *brief* telepresence appearance via webcam? Would silence the stupids AND let you heal as well as soothe your inner geek.
Just a thought – the folks running the show are certainly competent enough to set it up…

Hi Wil –
From reading your blog, it’s clear that you’ve been around enough and been through enough to have a thick skin. If people are annoyed because you’ve become ill, the heck with them!
I hope you feel better soon and thanks for your blog – I have just discovered it and will be a regular visitor!!
Be well –
Stacey

Aww, sorry to hear that your sick, and even sorrier to hear that people are being asshats about it. They clearly don’t understand that it takes top health to preform well on stage and such….
I hope you feel better soon. Uh, have fun eating ice cream and sleeping?

Wil – get well. As a future natural medical professional, I hope someday to be able to give you good advice about these kinds of things – for free! And hey, with as much as you come to Portland – maybe some personal consultations!
(Oh, and to hell with people who don’t grok illness… people will complain about anything).
Eric

Get well soon Wil!! Good Mojo being sent from Canada.

Wil,
You will get better.
FG

Mono is the worst when it’s the only thing you have – in combination? UGH! Anyone who doesn’t understand that you need to recuperate is heartless and selfish.
Here’s hoping you feel better soon.
Much respect.

Wil-
Get better, man. Fuck everyone else.

What?! You’re not superhuman? I thought all celebrities were immune to disease, like some kind of seceret government cureall vaccine only available to those in the entertainment business. Well FRELL you man, I guess you’re not all that famous after all, since you don’t get the ultra-secret vaccine!

Wil,
Like everybody else said, pay the low-grade Slans no mind. They’ll quickly move on to the next person to be pissed at for no reason.
I had mono my first year of graduate school and it was no picnic. I still wonder how I got through it — but thanks to a loving spouse and supportive fellow students and advisor, I did. Get the rest, take the time to appreciate the birds, the family, all that.
Best wishes,
SW

get well soon, wil

[Emulating A PuttyHead]”Yur not sik, i saw ya on TV last nite! yur onlee ackting. did the riters tel yu 2 do dat? O I no wut yur doin! yur pertendin becuz its a purblisity stundt!”[End of Emulation]Wow! Just pretending to be such a PuttyHead makes my brain hurt.Anyone out there who realized that they were a PuttyHead and had Repented… “yur 4givin” – Dusty 😉

note to self: Must kill those-who-are-pissed at you. atleast maim them. Can I do that??? pleeeease???
Ill be gentle.
You just focus on getting better. k?

Wil:
I found the following on Herbnet.com. PLEASE TAKE NOTE ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. EVEN WHEN YOU GET WELL AND FEEL GREAT, THEY SAY YOU HAVE TO BE CAUTIOUS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BECAUSE OF YOUR SPLEEN. SEE BELOW.
Scott
***************
MONONUCLEOSIS
QUESTION: I was just diagnosed with mononucleosis. are there any herbs that would help with this? if not, what herbs should I take to boost my immune system and hopefully lessen the time it takes to fight off the virus?
ANSWER: Note: the caution with Mono is enlarged spleen, your spleen is easier to rupture now and you should wait several weeks after full recovery to engage in any sports or physical activities.
Mono is a virus which effects the body in the Liver, Spleen and Lymph systems just to name a few areas.
I would incorporate, antiviral, antihepatotoxins, alterative and immune/lymph stimulative herbs in a formula.
Eat lots of Garlic, smell like garlic, get it in the diet daily or as a second choice as pills, deoderized not as effective.
I would rotate antivirals herbs so that the virus does not get resistant to them, you can get them in your diet: such as Lemon Balm, Elderberry, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Licorice, Cinnamon, Fresh Ginger, Horehound, Hyssop, Chrysanthemum flowers, Mullen Flowers. Add them to dishes for meals or make teas.
Additionally Saint Johnswort is antiviral
Traditionally the following herbs have been used to increase immune response, help the liver and increase elimination via the lymph, liver and large intestines.
Milk Thistle, Latin Named Silybum marianum – Great choice for Mono, Good for liver damage and recovery from chemical, alcohol or viral damage. Use for enlarged spleen caused by mono or other problems, best used with red root.
Red Root, NJ Tea, Latin Named: Ceanothus americanus – This is a very profound Lymphatic agent, helping to drain lymph system. Good for viral and bacterial conditions, mumps, mono, CMV, rocky Mtn fever, cat scratch fevers. Reduces enlarged spleen especially when due to mono or fever. Reduces enlarged liver and helps to improve circulation to liver.
Echinacea, Purple Coneflower, Snake root Latin Named: Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea, E. pallida and E. tennessiensis – Each works a little differently but all potentiate the immune response to pathogens, good for bacterial and viral conditions including colds, flus, mono, bronchitis, pnuemonia and strep throat to name a few.
Burdock Root, Latin Name: Arctium lappa or A. minor – Used for mono/Epstein Barr Virus, helps to tonify the liver
Red Clover, Latin Named: Trifolium pratense – Good to increase lymph congestion and systemic viral attack such as mono and chronic fatigue. It is rich in flavonoids and very nutritive because of its high mineral content.
Cleavers, Goose grass, Clivers, Clives, Latin Name: Galium Aparine – stimulates lymph flow good for children/adolescents who have mono or swollen glands from flu or cold.
Yellow Dock, Curly Dock, Latin Name: Rumex crispus – Increases the liver’s ability to absorb iron which helps to build blood, Mild Liver herb, stimulates activity, mild laxative, bitter tonic, cholagogue (i.e. increases bile secretion lowering chance of Jaundice associated with Mono). Used in many Alterative formulas, increases elimination via the bowel and liver.
Picrorrhiza, Latin Named: Picrorrhiza kurroa – this herb helps to suppress the virus and speed recovery. It reduces enlarged liver and spleen especially enlarged spleen associated with mono.
Barberry, Oregon Grape Root Latin Name: Berberis vulgaris, Mahonia aquafolium – good antiviral, useful for liver problems – liver insufficiency. It is a bitter and Alterative herb. It increases bodies ability to eliminate waste without putting a large drain on the body.
In general the Alterative activity is very important and not found outside herbalism.
Lomatium, Bear Root, Biscuit Root, Latin Named: Lomatium disectum – Good for acute or chronic viral or bacterial disease such as Mono, CMV, HIV, EBV, Herpes, Shingles, etc
The Chinese herbs
Dang Shen, Codonopsis, Asian Bellflower, Latin Named: Codonopsis tangshen, C. pilosula – Strengthens immune systems brings it back to normal to fight disease such as Mono, Pneumonia and repeated colds and flues Increase both white and red blood cells.

I was very sorry to hear that you are so ill…
My brother had mono as an adult and described it as follows:
First, you’re afraid you’re going to die.
Next, you’re sure you’re going to die.
Then you’re afraid you WON’T die.
When you’re finally about to turn the corner and start recovering is when you feel the worst and you KNOW you’re not going to die, but must live through the ghastly experience
Hope you recover quickly…and if you’re reading this, go to bed! 😀

Sending good thoughts your way Wil. I contracted mono about ten years ago and it was no picnic.
Recover speedily.
Peace,
-r4nd

My apologies for the double post…stupid website gave me a 504 failure page when it had already posted apparently. Mea culpa!

Wil — this is my first time to your site! I am glad to have finally wandered in. When I had mono in High School I would get exhausted just from talking on the phone. I will be visiting again. Feel better soon! Take it easy and don’t try to be macho and overdo it (not that you would, but I don’t know you that well). Take care!

I was looking forward to seeing you here in NOLA too, but I know one’s health is most important. Stay home, rest up, and get better. Maybe you can always pop on down here for Mardi Gras. 🙂

Will miss you at Red Hat. Get well soon, Wil.

I hope you get better soon. Take it easy on yourself, mono is nothing to laugh at and you don’t want a relapse. (Probably your doctor and loved ones have already told you this, it does bear repeating though.) My husband had that a few years ago, it took him a month before he could do much more than sleep, and (though he’ll deny it) two more months before he was up to par again.

I remember my time with mono – I was at college and the doc sent me home because he thought I was having a nervous breakdown. Found I could vividly imagine riding backwards on a roller coaster for some reason. I knew I was better when I could no longer summon the sensation.
Get well soon Wil and try to enjoy the break from everyday pressures.

Oh poor you. I had Mono in high school… it took me near two months to feel somewhat normal again – and a year before I was completely better – but then I probably pushed myself more than I should have. Had this awful tasting herb-tea thing I drank every day, but it worked. Nevermind what people say, you have to take care of yourself, because it’s no laughing matter – especially compunded with everything else. A friend’s sister developed meningitis from the same virus, so take no chances!! Sleep lots and don’t worry about us. We’ll just be happy when you’re back to yourself again. Take care!!
~Khali

Wow, I can’t believe the nerve of some people. I’m sure they wouldn’t be out and about if they were as sick as you are. What a bunch of assbags. It sucks when people are mad at you when you’ve done nothing wrong. Just do what you can to take care of yourself. We’re all pulling for you. :o)

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