Tuesday, July 24, 2018 -- Mattie died 462 weeks ago today.
Tonight's picture was taken in July of 2008. Mattie was diagnosed with cancer on July 23, and the following week, he underwent a bone biopsy. Which is why you can see Mattie and I examining his bandage. The only way that osteosarcoma becomes a confirmed diagnosis, is through a biopsy. Even a week into his diagnosis, Mattie was becoming traumatized. He was poked and prodded endlessly and also endured MRI's and other scanning without sedation.
Quote of the day: Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. ~ Franz Kafka
I went out to lunch today with my friend Tina. Tina wanted to celebrate my birthday. It was pre-birthday lunch and we had a wonderful three course experience at Chez Billy Sud, which is a charming french cafe in Georgetown. Tina and I are both foodies, so eating together is a fun experience. Because food is important to us.
We both started with this chilled summer soup of corn. When I tell you it was incredible, I am not kidding.
My entree was this wonderful trout. Actually I like trout in general, but this dish was absolutely incredible.
We ended the meal sharing this incredible lemon olive oil cake. It may not sound good, but it was amazing. It was served with creme fraiche ice cream which was delicious.
I have to say that even though it was another gray and rainy day in DC, having a memorable lunch made the day less blue.
Tonight's picture was taken in July of 2008. Mattie was diagnosed with cancer on July 23, and the following week, he underwent a bone biopsy. Which is why you can see Mattie and I examining his bandage. The only way that osteosarcoma becomes a confirmed diagnosis, is through a biopsy. Even a week into his diagnosis, Mattie was becoming traumatized. He was poked and prodded endlessly and also endured MRI's and other scanning without sedation.
Quote of the day: Youth is happy because it has the ability to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. ~ Franz Kafka
I went out to lunch today with my friend Tina. Tina wanted to celebrate my birthday. It was pre-birthday lunch and we had a wonderful three course experience at Chez Billy Sud, which is a charming french cafe in Georgetown. Tina and I are both foodies, so eating together is a fun experience. Because food is important to us.
We both started with this chilled summer soup of corn. When I tell you it was incredible, I am not kidding.
My entree was this wonderful trout. Actually I like trout in general, but this dish was absolutely incredible.
We ended the meal sharing this incredible lemon olive oil cake. It may not sound good, but it was amazing. It was served with creme fraiche ice cream which was delicious.
I have to say that even though it was another gray and rainy day in DC, having a memorable lunch made the day less blue.
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