Happy birthday, Sheryl!

I had a basal carcinoma excision this morning, same clinic where I had the melanoma removed (2 years ago) and a Moh's procedure on my forehead.

When I mentioned this on FB people were like "I hope it's not cancer!"

Nope, it definitely is. As the surgeon likes to say after he's cut it out: "Cancer's gone!"

This is why I diligently get a full skincare screening every three months. She took four biopsies and only one came back bad. The two previous times she took three biopsies and they were all clean.

I'm glad she's aggressively taking off every freckle that looks remotely suss.

Anyway, none of these require further treatment as they're getting clean edges. It just requires eternal vigilance.

External vigilance for the win. I get a yearly screening, and so far, so good, for which with my pale-ass skin, I am very grateful. Good for you for keeping on top of that shit.

Timelies all!

Thanks for the birthday greetings! Unfortunately, it is still Passover, so we can't go out to eat. I was amused to find a happy birthday greeting on the white board at work, courtesy of the late shift lab mate.

I was amused to find a happy birthday greeting on the white board at work, courtesy of the late shift lab mate.

Aw, that's sweet.

Work had a "spring cookout" today at which I could only eat a hot dog without the bun because Passover and I overheard some Catholic coworkers saying they weren't supposed to have meat on Holy Thursday so not the most inclusive celebration ever.

The prize of whiteness, Hecubus!

I have a tiny spot under my left eye that's been there for about a year, and I should really go get it checked out.

Bailed on dinner with friends tonight. This whole 5-days/week in the office is fucking draining. Dog is very upset that she isn't getting a hard 45-minute walk when I get home. Sorry, hon.

Instead I drove to Total Wine & More and bought a bottle of good Irish whisky.

I'm planning to fly to London in June for a walking tour with a friend of mine, and I have to admit I'm getting kind of nervous about the return to the US. Will we still have a government by mid-July? Will I get through customs as a California public servant? Will they have my photo from some protest, and pull me aside? WHO KNOWS.

Trump's popularity continues to wane, and the GOP is showing signs that it might find some gumption to oppose him (like not cutting Medicare, for instance). By July it could be anyone's guess.

I am almost surprised that Abrego Garcia is alive and was permitted to meet with his Senator, so that's another good sign.

I am almost surprised that Abrego Garcia is alive and was permitted to meet with his Senator, so that's another good sign.

I really thought he was dead, so I cried a little when I saw the picture of him meeting with his Senator.

I'm about to make a TJs run because I'd rather go on Friday morning than the day before Easter. I just need more coffee to fortify myself first.

I 199% assumed he was dead and that’s why the government didn’t want to produce him.

I really thought he was dead, so I cried a little when I saw the picture of him meeting with his Senator.