Week of July 28th-4th week of chemoradiation-
Went up to San Francisco on Thurs., ostensibly to meet my new surgeon, Dr. Mika Varma, a delightful Indian woman with intense lively eyes- but the day really turned out to be about the power of Art and how important it is for me to keep filling my life with music and art as I deal with cancer. After the meeting with Dr. Varma, I hot-footed it over to the De Young Museum for their current Dale Chihuly Glass Sculpture Exhibit. The newly renovated De Young seemed just right for the profusion of color, shape and reflected light that the exhibit showcased. The size and theatricality of the pieces are almost over the top, - carnival-like but impossible not to enjoy. A perfect foil for cancer!
Still had some energy after that -so I stopped at the "Music at Menlo" concert series on the drive back. Heard Gary Graffman doing a solo piano recital of pieces for left hand only-Brahms(Bach). Reinecke, Chopin, Kirchner and others. Quite amazing and a good reminder of what one can do in Art when faced with adversity(not being able to use your right hand)
Needless to say- I was exhausted the next day, but on Thurs. it was Ivan doing what he likes to do-caqn cer or not cancer! Did I mention the pork chow fun for dinner? Cheers, IR
P.S. I think Dr. Varma will do very well by me.
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