Most already know... but I am happy to say that I passed my 10 year Surgery Board Re-Certification Exam... It was a major challenge since I only do surgery 1 day a week. I think this might be the last time I take this test... I do not think I will want to do this when I am 53. I was thinking about this from John and Brooke's perspective; it has to be a little strange. Both Jen and I continue to "study" for tests and Jen is going to go back to school. I wonder what we will be when we grow up? I heard from NASA since the last update, I was not accepted to the 2009 Astronaut Class. I was initially SAD, I am used to getting what ever I set my mind to :) ...I believe/know that all things happen for a reason, so I knew it was for the best. Since then, the President has pretty much killed NASA's space program. Now I am glad I did not get accepted. Looking on the bright side... I really love my work with the National Cancer Institute and I have been taking on more and more responsibilities.

My newest obsession is a Salt Water Reef Tank. I got one over the summer and have since upgraded to a bigger tank. It is amazing, the variety of fish: sea urchins, eels, 8 different types of coral, feather dusters, three types of star fish, crabs, snails...

My job took me to London for a week in January. Nice place to visit... Nice to come Home. London has a great Theater District, like Broadway. We went to "Jesery Boys".... I am pretty sure I was the only Jersey Boy present in the audience. I did not expect to like it....Great Show.... Go see it is you can.