It is muggy and overcast, and thunderstorm threats loom within a few hours. After feeding the FabFive at 6:30 AM, I took my pillow to the deck and slept for another three hours in the cool breeze. Last night, upon my return from house managing an event at Victoria Theatre, I stayed on the deck with the pooches as the southern-borne winds pushed northward. It was pretty relaxing.

Last night’s event at Victoria Theatre was the release of a fascinating documentary regarding yet another episode in innovation, advancement, and being ahead in the race that has been prevalent in Dayton, Ohio for over one hundred fifty years. From the program notes:

“Connected follows the seemingly impossible separation of conjoined twins, Pedro and Augusto. 

The nearly 5-year-old boys came to Dayton Children’s from Guatemala in July 2021 joined at the top of the head with a 90-degree turn, classified as craniopagus O’Connell class III.

The condition is incredibly rare with an estimated 50 craniopagus twins born every year, with only an estimated 15 of those surviving more than a few months.

The documentary chronicles the two years that surgeons and staff spent preparing and executing the series of separation surgeries for this rare and complex condition.”

Over four hundred invited guests were taken on this journey with a talkback from those involved following the hour-long film. I did not get to watch the film, but I caught some of the talkback. Beyond impressive. On the balcony level were exhibits of the practice procedures and models of the two infant boys’ heads and brains.

This is the link to the documentary: Dayton Children’s Hospital – CONNECTED.

I have coasted into my day and am rather enjoying it. However, I need to accomplish a few items.

Make it a great day!