A long post with pictures! We could call it self-assurances, or perhaps painting facades. Nevertheless, we thought some pictures and introduction to our neighborhood would intertwine well a post about the weekend of visitors. Some family and friends have, lovingly, been concerned if being here... Read More
Month: August 2016
Cognitive biases
we are all susceptible to a formidable array of decision biases. There are more of them than we realize, and they come to visit us more often than we like to admit. ~ Dan Ariely, The Upside of Irrationality This update devolves into a lengthy one with too may quotes and our little daily... Read More
“Pain in the butt” 2016-08-25
The biopsy last Thursday went well. The procedure was done by a specialist (intervention radiologist). We met with the doctor before the procedure. The “mysterious” doctor had a mask on. Based on her eyes, forehead, her voice and her smooth, perfect-looking hands and nails, I... Read More
Update 8/23/2016
Last week, we saw a neurosurgeon to get fitted with a brace to help stabilize my spine. It’s not the most comfortable, and quite hot to wear while walking around outside. But the doc said it’s a good idea to wear it for 2 months after radiation, since the radiation therapy, while... Read More
Fried chicken
Fried chicken. Seoul is filled with fried chicken spots. Eat in or take out. Have it delivered with a brief phone call, sms or via phone apps. On just the street closest to us, a mental tally gives a count of five fried chicken places. I wonder how many there are on the other 3 streets... Read More