[Mike Duke]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3199035.stm

Suggests that creative types (artists, writers, musicians) are prone to mental health issues and Bud is nothing if not creative.

[Siobhan]

In the last couple of years, Bud lost an enormous amount of weight if I recall correctly -- at least that was my impression.

Having done this with one of my sons -----Our Bud needs a full endocrine work-up. We need to see what's up with everything from all testosterone levels to thyroid et cetera. He needs an MRI of the brain. A small stroke can cause this kind of change in behavior. And a good evaluation for depression et al.

And he needs some REAL CATHOLICS to step up to pray the ROSARY for him STAT every day.