Beginning Treatment

A follow-up…

Paul: I followed your advice to get it over with. Saw the doctor and told him I’m ready. 

Dr Samuelson: How long does it last?

Paul: Seven weeks, for a total of 32 sessions. I’ve talked to the doctors, nurses, technicians and administrative staff. They’re all very friendly and supportive. Treatment starts tomorrow.

Dr Samuelson: Are you prepared?

Paul: I know my way around now the radiology department. Signage is generally good, though locations can be puzzling. I asked whether I should go right or left and the receptionist checked my record and replied, “In your case, you can go left if want to speed up treatment.”

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Voice-over

Putting one’s trust in technology to treat a cancer requires considerable research. Weeks. Then one can elect not to take treatment, and try some life changes. Or one can try life changes and undergo treatment. As the man was told who fell into the sea: Pray, yes, but swim too.

Movies and Critiques

Teachers discuss preparations for a visit to an exhibition…

Aaron: Do you give questions to your students beforehand?

Vinetra: No, just tell them to go look.

Aaron: They have to write a report?

Vinetra: Sure. Two pages.

Aaron: No guidance?

Vinetra: Well, maybe a couple of pointers.

Aaron: May I see the printout? (Reads guidelines handout)) What’s this? Spaces, colors, chronology, labeling, lighting, messages, impressions… There are FORTY questions directing their critique.

Vinetra: Well, maybe a little guidance helps.

Aaron: How disingenuous! I only gave my students four question to answer.

Vinetra: Yours are only shooting a movie. Mine are writing a critique.

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Voice-over

Informative answers are triggered by clever questions. Is an informative movie so much easier to make than an academic essay as Vinetra suggests? 
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