A Virus, I Think
I’ve been under the weather, which accounts for the paucity of posts here. Yes, I know, I was really under
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Internet Access as a Hospital Service?
Back when I was in the hospital in 2004, one thing that helped my state of mind was getting online
Read moreI’m Tall, and My Heart Beats Oddly
I’m six foot three inches tall. In 2002 and 2003, I had two instances of idiopathic atrial fibrillation. That last
Read moreNeurons and a Little Light Microscopy
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute are using a new technique in light microscopy to image individual synaptic vesicles of
Read moreCatching Up
Last Thursday, my sister, Emily Kay May, arrived from Australia. She came in via a military transport hop to Travis
Read moreCough, Cough, Ouch, Ouch
The cold may be resolving itself, but various other issues are popping up. I started having abdominal pain yesterday. I
Read moreDogs and Cancer
A Science Daily item notes that an experimental cancer treatment for dogs with melanoma shows some promising results. The technique
Read moreHarry Potter Movie
Diane and I went out to see the late showing of the new Harry Potter movie Friday night. We had
Read moreAnimal Behavior Society, Day 2
We slept in a bit, which meant we missed the keynote talk early in the morning. When we did arrive
Read moreAnimal Behavior Society, Day 1
Diane and I said good-bye to our house-sitter and drove to the Animal Behavior Society conference meeting. This year, it
Read moreTravel and Talking
I head off for Texas tomorrow, where I’ll be for a week. I’ll be visiting Marc Nowell, my friend who
Read moreThings Cooking Along…
As far as my recovery is going, things seem to be going well. I’m trying to remember to take an
Read moreAn Anniversary
About this time of morning one year ago, my surgeon was telling me that I needed emergency surgery for a
Read moreFlu fading…
I’m happy to report that my flu symptoms have been diminishing over the course of Thursday. Now I just need
Read moreAt the Week’s End
I am conducting an experiment in this post. I am pointing to an MP3 encoded sound file where I discuss
Read moreEnd of the Week
This was my first part-time back to work week since I went on disability following surgery last October. I commuted
Read moreMore Adventures in Recuperation, #9
More of the same. Basically, the Lomotil and Imodium are doing what they do best, and keeping my number of
Read moreMore Adventures in Recuperation, #8
The new medications are having an effect, all right. I still have ups and downs from day to day in
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