Dithyramb

In January 2014 I learned I had cancer, so this month marks an anniversary of sorts. I am happy to tell you that my surveillance check-up this week went well, and that I got a very good report. These yearly benchmarks are fraught with more significance than they actually deserve, but once I reach five years with no evidence of active cancer, the annual evaluations will be done. I suppose I will get a gold sticker in my file. I am certainly optimistic. 

I usually choose a theme song for these update posts, but the song selection is not significantly apropos, it’s just cheery and light, as I am today. I don’t think the title is very apt. To me, the lilting tune is too lively for a lullaby, not sleep-inducing at all. Anyway, Fauré is brilliant, Ransom Wilson is brilliant, and we can all use a bright little song now and then. Enjoy it, dear friends.