Joe from Wisconsin asks:
Have you ever been swimming? In an ocean? Is it even something that interests you?
I’ve never been much of a swimming enthusiast, but I did it occasionally as a kid–mostly in pools. After I had my tracheotomy, I shied away from swimming because I worried that water could easily enter my airway. My dad took me in the pool a couple times post-trach, but I was always too nervous to really enjoy it. I’m sure there’s a way I could still do it safely, but it’s not something to which I give much thought.
Joe also asks:
What’s the best band you’ve discovered as an adult?
I’ve written at considerable length on this blog about my love for The New Pornographers. When I discovered them 11 years ago, I instantly fell in love with Neko Case’s voice and the band’s complex pop symphonies. I’ve seen them live several times and they never disappoint.
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