We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled JDRF Fundraising Programming...

...to announce that the husband, myself and everyone we know is all right and unharmed by the horrific I-35W bridge collapse.

I had more than a few inquiries in the Cake Eater mailbag this morning, so I figured it warranted a general announcement. It's amazing that so many people around the country---and around the world, for that matter---would worry that we were all right. It's good to be able to give positive affirmations in that regard, and I thank you all, my devoted Cake Eater Readers, for your concern. Alas, however, not everyone was so lucky to avoid harm during yesterday's commute home. Say a prayer or offer up a happy thought---or whatever---for those who might not have been as fortunate.

As far as the bridge collapse itself, well, gosh, I can't tell you how many times I've been over that bridge without thinking twice about it. If you're not paying attention, it's possible to cross it without realizing there's actually a river underneath it. It was that high-up. You just don't think about this sort of thing happening here. California? Yes, absolutely. Minnesota? Absolutely-frickin'-not. The shock of this is going to reverberate for quite some time.

But, you know what, because we're Minnesotans, and because we have an ingrained tendency to get on with things, we will get on with things. Have no doubts about it. That bridge will be rebuilt, or there will be at least some substitution in place, sooner than you think.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled JDRF programming. If you can, my devoted Cake Eater readers, make sure you go and donate some moolah, if you find yourself in a position to do so. No amount is too small. We're grateful for every penny donated. Really, we are. We know there are A LOT of causes out there that require attention. That fact is not lost on us at all. If you feel inspired to help James, and other Type I Diabetics, find a cure for this disease, we'd be honored to have your support.