The pool was really busy this morning. I think Thursday morning masters swimmers were there because of Thanksgiving. There must have been ten or twelve people in the six lane pool. I don't think I've seen more than four before at 6 AM. I swam 1300 yards total. I take a 30 second break every 100 to 200 yards. I'm getting better. I'll try to bump up to 300 yards continuous soon. The VP of my department just sent an email that his wife has a terminal cancer diagnosis. I've only met her once, but I've known him for ten years through two different departments. He's a wonderful person and a leader I respect both professionally and personally. He's a life long swimmer and has given me tips and things to practice. He's sought me out to ask how I'm doing and sketch out another exercise. While we're a somewhat small company (about 600 employees, I think), that's so far above and beyond what someone four management levels above me would be expected to do. He deserves a happy life.