On Friday, Nov. 18, I had a bronchoscopy procedure to check out that lymph node that lit up during my PET scan. The results are back – NO CANCER in the lymph nodes! This means I have “localized disease” and surgical resection is the next step. The procedure went well at Northwest Hospital. My surgeon... Continue Reading →
Incidental findings…
in·ci·den·tal [ˌinsəˈden(t)l] ADJECTIVE incidental (adjective) accompanying but not a major part of something:"for the fieldworker who deals with real problems, paperwork is incidental" · "incidental expenses" How much in life comes to us incidentally? I'm reminded of the phrases in the bible like "and it happened". The anesthesiologist gave us a questioning look when Jane said... Continue Reading →
Dance Recital
Dance lessons were had this year and at the appointed time, after arduous practice, instruction, correction, and more practice - the big event arrived. The production, the spectacular, the show of shows. Although there were a few "No! I'm not going on the big stage!" moments, at the last minute something changed and the star... Continue Reading →
Wild-Horses
A co-worker was recently showing me some pictures that his mom took of wild horses in Arizona. Since I had a trip to Arizona planned I asked if she would be willing to take me out to see them. She was kind and gracious and led Jane and I out to a semi-remote area where... Continue Reading →
Astrophotography
For our anniversary this year, Jane purchased an astrophotography class for me. It was two nights on Whidbey Island with an instructor and a small group of students from the Photographic Center Northwest. I've tried astrophotography in the past and I was excited for another attempt and to learn how to get pictures that show... Continue Reading →
On the Greisen Side of Life 