this morning
This bright Memorial Day morning I was on Randall's Island where I snapped this shot of the arched belly of the Hells Gate Bridge.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
day +1013
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to blog during the past few weeks. As the school year comes rapidly to an end, life has been acutely busy. Consequently, there has been little time for friends and social life. I joke with some of them that like special-ops soldiers dropping all communication with the outside world before a covert attack, "I've gone dark."
On the health front, all continues to go well. This past Tuesday I had a 6-month follow-up with my nurse practitioner at Sloan. Except for an increasingly vexing pain in my hands and wrists symptomatic of carpal tunnel syndrome, there's no real news to report. I already have own a pair of wrist braces, which I had been lazy about wearing during the past 6 months, I guess. Clearly, there's reason for me to begin using them more regularly again.
I remain on the same laundry list of medications. My blood pressure is very good. I gained a couple of pounds as I hadn't been exercising regularly due to the pressures of work, but I'm back on board once again.
Before I bid you all a pleasant holiday weekend, I wanted to share a bit of cool news. About two months ago, I was asked to be one of the speakers at the hospital's National Survivorship Day celebration on June 16th. Hoda Kotb of NBC's TODAY Show will be its keynote speaker. If you want to attend, please RSVP at donorrelations@mskcc.org.
Hundreds will be in attendance that evening. I've never given an address to so many. Frightened of public speaking as a child and most of adulthood, I had serious doubts that I'd ever be even mildly comfortable in front of people but that's what I do everyday as a teacher. Some times the best way to face a challenge is to just face it. It all starts with a change of perspective and a little guts.
Several weeks ago, I typed a couple of introductory sentences but haven't done anything since then. I still have time.
Enjoy your Monday!
posted by Duane @ 7:20 PM
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vote for dkms!
Tomorrow, May 31st, is the last day to show your support for the magnificent work done by DKMS, the largest bone marrow center in the world for leukemia survivors. It has over 2 million register donors.
Seeking to raise awareness about the struggle against leukemia and recruit 4,000 new donors to its registry, DKMS is participating in a project in which Pepsi is donating more than $1 million every month to the best ideas.
Please vote below!
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new lymphoma resources
The Lymphoma Research Foundation has a number of new FREE online resources for people affected by lymphoma and their loved ones.
Check out the helpful links below!
Video Podcasts
Webcast Presentation
About Lymphoma Section of the LRF Website Updated
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
for sale
Gould Memorial Library, 2010Click the image above for greater detail.
There is a diverse selection of wonderful, curious works of art on display as well.
The 25th anniversary fundraiser for the gallery was pretty neat. I met and befriended other Bronx artists, a few members of the institution's board, and a handful of visitors. Half of each sale will benefit the gallery in celebration of its 25th year.
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recruiting peer support volunteers
The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link is currently seeking BMT survivors, caregivers and marrow donors, one year or more post-transplant, interested in being trained to become a Peer Support Volunteers. Peer Support Volunteers provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families through one-to-one telephone conversations.
To volunteer, please contact Tiffany Rowe at tiffanyrowe@nbmtlink.org or 800-546-5268.
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the river ward
Sloan-Kettering's Post-Treatment Resource Program is hosting a screening of The River Ward, a documentary film by First Descents, on June 3rd at 5:30pm in the Zuckerman Research Center at 410 East 69th Street, Room 105.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with panelists including Brian Wickman, film participant and First Descents attendee.
Please RSVP at 646-888-4740 or ptrp@mskcc.org
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Monday, May 10, 2010
lehman college art gallery 25th anniversary
On Tuesday, I plan to attend the opening reception of Lehman College Art Gallery's 25th Anniversary celebration. My photograph of the Gould Memorial Library will be exhibited.
I have shown my work in only two places so far. Focal Point Gallery in City Island and of course, the annual show at Sloan have been it. So, it will be interesting to show a sample of my work to a new audience, hear their feedback, and to meet a new community of artists.
It should be fun.
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Sunday, May 09, 2010
stem cell transplantation: dialogue with the experts
On May 20th from 1-2:30pm EST, the LLS in collaboration with the National Marrow Donor Program will host a free teleconference titled Stem Cell Transplantation: Dialogue with the Experts.
Experts from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the National Marrow Donor Program will answer questions from participants.
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