Reunions and Birthday Fun

14 Mar

We had family come into town this last week/ weekend to celebrate Susie’s mom turning 90. In addition, Callahan’s General Store was celebrating its 45th Anniversary. So, Susie’s brother combined the two events to organize a family reunion. So not … Read More »

SNO Podcast on IDH Mutant Gliomas

19 Jan

I recently listened to a Society of Neuro-Oncology podcast titled “IDH mutant gliomas; SNO consensus Review“. The podcast was basically a prompted question and answer session hosted by Dr. Ankush Bhatia with doctors Julie Miller, Nicolas Gonzalez Castro, Samuel McBrayer … Read More »

Brute Force Attacks

26 Jul

This weekend I received notifications of repeated failed login attempts from different IP addresses across the globe. This type of attack is coordinated by bots and is called a Brute Force Attack. While I mentioned last year in May I … Read More »

Belated Birthday w/ Crab

18 Jul

Over last three decades, we hosted a summer solstice party to celebrate our June birthdays. We continued the tradition when we lived in the UK, and upon our return to Austin. However when Susie experienced complications from brain cancer recurrence … Read More »

Commonsense Gun Legislation

29 May

In the last 20 years, we have seen both the frequency and lethality of mass shootings go up. It is painfully apparent the Left and Right have retreated towards maximalist positions, i.e. banning vs no legislation. With widespread political polarization, … Read More »

Radiology Report Terminology

18 Mar

With easier access to patient medical records, via online portals, and the ability to search terms and phrases in medical literature, I feel I’m inching closer to a better understanding of neurology, oncology and trauma of the brain. I don’t … Read More »

Conflicting Views on Ukraine

15 Mar

As we enter into another week of death and destruction in Ukraine, I continue to read the differing views from left, centrist and right leaning news media. Some of the stuff coming out of the left and right is downright … Read More »

Hearing Aid Trial and Tribulations

12 Mar

When Susie was diagnosed with recurrent brain cancer, a Secondary Glioblastoma (IDH1-mutant), we discussed her treatment options with her Neuro-Oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center. We looked at clinical trials, surgery and other options. Her case was brought before a … Read More »

French Onion Soup Du Jour

26 Feb

I think the first time I had French Onion Soup was with Susie’s mom. She had a recipe that was shared with her from a chef. It was delicious, but took many hours to prepare. Of course making your own … Read More »