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Cool Books

I got a Kindle just before Christmas, and so far I have read 17 books on the durned thing! Yikes, I need to learn how to read slower or...

Evelyn and Andy

When I was born – way back before the earth had cooled, my parents lived in an apartment in Roslyn, Virginia (right across Key Bridge...

The Gadfly

In a previous post, I talked about my experience as a kid – seeing a model airplane fly an amazing single flight. I have had the plans...

Pearl Harbor Day!

Monday, December 7th, 2009 It seems odd to be writing in my blog on this day. As a retired member of the Armed Forces, this day has...

How I became a Rocket Scientist

Well, maybe not that kind of Rocket Scientist, but a more normal one. Note This lecture was given to a group of about 40 third grade...

Cancer Wrapup - I think I made it!

It has been over two years since my treatments ended. Cancer survivors work on reaching the five-year mark as a real measure of success....

Solo

On my way to work the other day, I heard the unmistakable sound of a small airplane cruising overhead. I looked up to see a plane I...

Radiation: Am I glowing in the dark yet?

Wow! It has been three months since I last wrote anything about how I am feeling. Sorry for the lapse in updates. Things are going...

Recovery Update

It has been almost a month since the radiation treatments (and chemo) ended and It is past time for an update. I am now in full recovery...

My Hair Hurts

Well, It has been just under a week since the treatment ended and MY HAIR HURTS! No one told me if that is part of losing your hair...


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