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Another Christmas passes. It's been a busy year: PhD, work, a bit o' effort on the screenplay (I hope I make more time for creative pursuits in the '12). I'm headed to Australia in less than 24 hours! Life is looking up.

Have a lovely holiday!

I got into the PhD program. The journey begins!

I'm about ready to send off the application to a PhD program. Wish me luck!

I just watched the Sledgehammer video by Peter Gabriel for the first time in years. Amazing. It's a shame MTV is no longer a medium for music videos.

Adulthood = hard.

I have my costume ready for this evening: Robert Palmer. I've got the wife as the backup guitarist. Headed to a rock and roll themed Halloween party. Have a great weekend!

I saw My Morning Jacket last night. It was phenomenal. However, all bands let this be a warning: with more success, come more douchebags at your concerts. The Abercrombie antics be thick at the old concert pavilion.

I really wish hopefuls would clean their house before they shoot a set.

Being an adult has been really tough lately. On certain days, I just want to hit the rewind button.

On that note, go Blackhawks, Er, something like that.

My wife is doing quite well after her surgery. The removed tissue didn't show signs of cancer! Her new boobs are looking great and she is on her way to a successful recovery.

Here's to healthy boobs,
tywebb

So my wife has the BRCA-2 genetic mutation. In short, that's a gene that leads to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer in women and mainly prostate cancer in men. While it could have been worse, this still isn't welcome news.

She's leaning towards a double mastectomy, which sounds a bit extreme initially, but if you or a loved one had an 85%...
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I really to make better use of this blog. Things have been a bit hectic lately.

It's Sunday morning, and there's nothing like cats, the New York Times, and coffee. I'm enjoying all three tremendously. I hope everyone has a lovely day.