Health Update

had my annual CAT scan and my semi-annual visit with my lymphoma oncologist Dr. Zelenetz last week, at Sloan Kettering. CAT scan was "pristine" and everything else seems fine. Bloodwork has a few odd things, but that's been the case since my chemotherapy ended in january, 2006 (Six years ago! Hard to believe!!).  Probably due … Read more

Rugby: How backs came into the game of rugby

For the unitiated, there are 15 players in rugby, eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards are typically large, hairy-assed men who would have cumulative scores on their SAT's of about 420 (under the old system; 622 under the new, three part SAT). They are the guys who are in the rugby-iconic scrum. My friend … Read more

Tim benches 245

Having done for the past 30 (15 lifting sessions) days a program specifically designed to increase his bench press, Tim raised his personal record to 245 pounds yesterday – prior best was 230. We think that's pretty darn good for one month's effort. Tim's had no problems with his repaired knee, but he's nowhere near … Read more