When I began writing this blog it was in part an effort to refocus my mind on my life as a potter. Running an art center and trying to be a potter at the same time often leaves me feeling discombobulated. It was never my intention to get too personal here, but rather to share some of my passion for clay and connect to more of my fellow travelers.
So, now I’m breaking my own rules here…It’s not easy to share this with you all, but this Friday I’m to be operated on for colon cancer…while it is a serious surgery the outlook is very positive and my expectation is to be back in the studio by the new year. If you know anything about cancer, mine has been identified as T1-0. That indicates that I have the lowest level (T1) and that no lymph nodes are involved. This is all good. I have a great surgeon on my side and he intends to try to do this laproscopically, which means a much less invasive procedure. I also have an extraordinary community of friends who are rallying to watch out for me and help me get through this.
I may be off line here for a bit, but rest assured I will find something to go on about before long.
One bit of preaching…if you are approaching a certain age (I’m 54) call your physician and make an appointment for a colonoscopy. That’s the only reason I found out and I count myself lucky to have learned this early on.
As an amusement I’ve included a photo from 1969…8th grade graduation. I’ve been a geek for a l-o-n-g time!
So, now I’m breaking my own rules here…It’s not easy to share this with you all, but this Friday I’m to be operated on for colon cancer…while it is a serious surgery the outlook is very positive and my expectation is to be back in the studio by the new year. If you know anything about cancer, mine has been identified as T1-0. That indicates that I have the lowest level (T1) and that no lymph nodes are involved. This is all good. I have a great surgeon on my side and he intends to try to do this laproscopically, which means a much less invasive procedure. I also have an extraordinary community of friends who are rallying to watch out for me and help me get through this.
I may be off line here for a bit, but rest assured I will find something to go on about before long.
One bit of preaching…if you are approaching a certain age (I’m 54) call your physician and make an appointment for a colonoscopy. That’s the only reason I found out and I count myself lucky to have learned this early on.
As an amusement I’ve included a photo from 1969…8th grade graduation. I’ve been a geek for a l-o-n-g time!
