Monthly Archives: May 2012

WOW

That’s all I have to say right now.  Just wow.

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Good news!

I got a call from the doctor today!  Or rather, from his secretary, but close enough.  There were no new findings on the follow up scan, and that’s the desired result!  That means no repeat of the radioactive iodine!  🙂 … Continue reading

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Follow Up Scan

I had my follow up scan on Friday.  The scan determines how well the radioactive iodine worked.  I hope it did; I don’t want to go through more treatment.  It’s not horrific, just incredibly annoying.  I should hear the results … Continue reading

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The Three Minotaurs

Recently I was reminded of the myth of the Minotaur,  a fearsome creature of ancient Greece.  With the body of a man and the head of a bull, the minotaur feasted on human flesh in his Labrynth, a maze on … Continue reading

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Disappointment and Opportunity

I stopped by Claddaugh on Tuesday to celebrate the end of my diet and my return to work by eating some of their mussels.  Unfortunately, they are no longer on the menu!  😦   I was very disappointed but it … Continue reading

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Pentecost by Jean Restout

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The Draw is Rigged!

When I was visiting Tennis.com today, I noticed that once again people were saying that the draw is rigged, because Roger and Nole always end up in the same section.  At first, I thought this was nonsense, but then I … Continue reading

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Together in Paris

1 As we approach the beginning of the French Open, I find myself dominated by one question: How is Nole feeling?  I saw the footage of Rome, with Nole smashing racquets, swearing at the line judge (apparently) in Serbian (very … Continue reading

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The problem with gymnastics part 2: Lee’s Knee

So, I feel compelled once again to return to a topic from a few weeks ago, the problem of gymnastics.  A Canadian gymnast, Peng Peng Lee, dislocated her kneecap after vaulting at the Canadian nationals.  This injury is very, very … Continue reading

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Nadal d. Djokovic 7-5, 6-3

I didn’t wake up and turn on my computer until the match was over, so when I got to tennis.com I was surprised (pleasantly!) to see that Nadal had defeated Djokovic.  I read Pete Bodo’s racquet reaction and I was … Continue reading

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