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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Brain and Brain

So Friday morning I'm going in for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. This is not only a good excuse for my continued tardiness in answering some 5,000 emails, it will also provide me with unpredictable mutant powers and a surprising haircut. And it may also get me drawing again. Besides, all the best people  have it, so what's stopping me?

I'll let you know how it goes.

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45 comments:

  1. Dylan DavisOctober 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Best wishes and best of luck!

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  2. Peter Dunlap-ShohlOctober 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Hey Richard, You're in good hands, from what I've been told. Try not to crack the team up at any delicate moments and there shouldn't be any problems (aside from the haircut.) It took awhile for my apparatus to get tuned properly, but I don't know where I'd be today without it.

    Wishing you the best, keep us posted!

    Pete

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  3. Roger LangridgeOctober 10, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Good luck - hope it goes well. And remember, there's always the option of an amusing hat.

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  4. Doc ShanerOctober 10, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Best of luck, Richard!

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  5. ROLFEOctober 10, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    RT,

    I loved the brain cartoon!

    Good luck, old chap.

    DR

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  6. UnknownOctober 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    all our best, you know, prayers, dice rolls, wishes, happy thoughts, old crayons..whatever it takes.
    Thjalfi and Lenah

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  7. JoyceOctober 10, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Fingers crossed and prayers said!

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  8. H.V.LukasOctober 11, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Best of luck. Surprise hair-cuts aside, I hope everything comes together for you and your family.

    Fingers crossed.

    And thank you for the links (Off and On, is quite a good read).

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  9. MikeOctober 11, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    I understand the procedure is much less dramatic now that they use longer lead wires. They don't have to raise the operating table up to the top of the building during the storm anymore.

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  10. CaffeineCowgirlOctober 11, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Best wishes, Richard!

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  11. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Forza Richard!!!

    Marco & Sara

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  12. Mike RhodeOctober 11, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Best of luck, buddy.

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  13. Archduke ErzherzogOctober 11, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Good Luck! I hope that it goes very well!

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  14. pqOctober 11, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Good luck, Richard! I hope you end up with the ability to read minds or manipulate metal objects through a magnetic force, rather than turn blue and hairy with opposable toes or some other of the less desirable mutations. AND if you just shave your head, you can totally make your friends call you Professor X. This treatment is sounding better all the time!

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  15. pqOctober 11, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    p.s. Why is Glebe Road always so funny?

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  16. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Best of luck and get well soon!
    hugs from Italy,
    Ann

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  17. chrisOctober 11, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Have fun. I hear this implant helps dramatically with deadlines. I hope it helps with reception and they give you a lifetime supply of tinfoil to help with reception.

    We are sending VHF and UHF signals your way!

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  18. ChristineOctober 11, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Best wishes! I was going to make a very funny remark about picking up long-distance radio, but Chris beat me to it....

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  19. DollyOctober 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Perhaps you should draw a cartoon on your head to keep the docs smiling tomorrow. So dream about Alice & her quest for the best Halloween costume & before you know it, your procedure will be over. And of course have a sketch pad & pencil all ready for all the new great ideas that will be popping up afterwards. Seriously, we're all pulling for you & the best outcome.

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  20. Matt DembickiOctober 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Best wishes, Richard!

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  21. DollyOctober 11, 2012 at 6:27 AM

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  22. SonnyMoon42October 11, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Great brain illustration! Best of luck with the surgery.

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  23. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Good luck! I've heard many positive things about DBS.

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  24. Sue PoulinOctober 11, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Good luck to you,, and get them to polish up that finial while they're at it.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I love the cartoon and your positive sense of humor about this. It's the only way to roll. Best wishes to you, Richard! Onward ever, falter never.

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  26. LoriOctober 11, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    good luck!

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  27. EikoOctober 11, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Good luck to you, Richard!

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  28. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    It is a joy to read Cul de Sac in my morning paper...Kansas City Star.I miss it it already. Both delightful and funny. I had seven children so I can see many aspects of my life there. I can hardly wait for your return! All good wishes and prayers go to you.
    Pat

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  29. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I am praying for much success with your treatment, and many gleeful shout-outs to the doctors! Good Luck Richard!

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  30. SonnyMoon42October 11, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Just keep 'em away from the cartoon gland, OK?

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  31. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Good luck, Richard! I'll keep you in my thoughts - do keep us posted as you can!

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  32. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Best of luck, Richard. Will be thinking about you.

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  33. DarleneOctober 11, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Hope you are recovering quickly. Let us know if the eraser still works ;). Best wishes! Darlene

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  34. hagenillustrationOctober 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Bestest Wishes!!!!!

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  35. Mary AdamsOctober 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Only good thoughts coming your way. At least they won't turn you into a "bucket head".

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  36. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I will be thinking about you-- please be well and remember that all of us are pulling for you.

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  37. gilda92October 11, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Umm. What they all said!

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  38. SisyphosOctober 12, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Ooooh! Richard, the Bionic Brain!
    Best of luck, my friend!

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  39. SonnyMoon42October 12, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    While you're at it, you should have those antlers removed, too.

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  40. JamesOctober 12, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Godspeed, sir! I hope to be enjoying your new cartoons forthwith.

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  41. HildigunnurOctober 12, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Good luck, all fingers crossed this side!

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  42. chrisOctober 12, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Please check teamculdesac.blogspot.com for updates on our buddy Richard.

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  43. Alice KunceOctober 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    You can do it!! The Alices of the world need you!!

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  44. Sandy JarrellOctober 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Glebe Road, ha!

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  45. saadOctober 20, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Best of luck and get well soon!

    Good Luck Greetings

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