Been Spending A Lot of Time Here Recently
Dear Readers:
As you’ve noticed, Leicaphilia has gone dormant the last few months – not from lack of interest on my part but because of health issues. I am currently in treatment for stage 3 stomach cancer. I’ve been dealing with fairly serious gastrointestinal issues for the past year with repeated hospitalizations, which explains the hit-and-miss nature of the blog the last year…but it’s only recently that I’ve received a cancer diagnosis. Obviously, that’s my focus going forward.
I’m hoping to continue with Leicaphilia in the future but am not sure of when or if. I’ll keep you informed.
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Tim, I know I’m not alone in missing your articles here on Leicaphilia and in wishing you well with your treatment.
All best wishes
Keith
Wishing the very best and hope to see you back in action again soon!
I’m so sorry to hear about this. We’ve got you in our thoughts.
Sorry to learn of this Tim.
My best wishes to you, and all the luck in the world for your treatment.
I”m sorry Tim. You are in my thoughts. Here’s to a speedy recovery.
Sorry to hear this Tim, your whereabouts has been concerning and on my mind, clearly, I am not alone.
Anyway, get well soon and KBO.
Best wishes from a long time reader. I believe in you.
Sorry to hear this. My best wishes for a successful treatment and recovery.
Oh dear Tim i am so sorry to read this. I’ve gone through two cancers and now what is all about. Keep faith, the war will only be lost if you decide it, so you will have one knee on the ground, maybe two, but it is never over. Hope you are on excellent hands and have faith in the war to go through in the next months. Fight !
Your health is above all. Everything else, including your readers can, and will, follow.
Man, that’s the last thing I suspected. I’m very sorry to hear your news, and I wish you well, along with the will to fight your corner and win. You have to do this, and beat the mother.
You are in my thoughts, Tim, and now in my prayers as well.
Rob
Damn! Sorry to hear this! I wish you serenity and better health in this already challenging time.
I’m so very sorry to hear about this. Best wishes for the treatment.
Have enjoyed your posts for several years. I am so sorry to learn of your diagnosis. I wish you all the best.
Hello Tim!
I am very sorry to hear this. Yes, I’ve missed your articles a lot these past few months. But I am even more happy to hear from you again. Gather strength again, come back to your old strength and take good care of yourself! You’re not missing anything out there right now anyway. Life is down in all areas, as if the world also needs a time out, a time to convalesce. And when everyone takes a deep breath again, and spring and summer let the earth shine anew, then you will be in the middle of it all again, and enjoy the new life!
Greetings from the – currently very cold – south from Germany.
Kay
I’m very sorry to hear this news: best wishes and stay strong – think of all the wonderful photos that are just waiting for when you complete the treatment!
I’ve only just discovered your wonderful site, writing and photographs. Wish you a full recovery and thank you for your contribution to the arts and the mysteries of the gorgeous planet, who we are as artists and why do what we do.
Very sorry to hear this. I wish you the best and hope that you will be able to recover soon. And a big thank you for all the thoughts and ideas you shared with us during the last years.
Tim, sorry to hear of your illness. Please take care of yourself and get better. Looking forward to seeing your future posts.
Sorry to hear this Tim.
Tim, this new ordeal will grant you precious moments with your beloved ones. The most important is to never give up the fight!
All of my best thoughts for the moments to come.
I love the photo. Says it all.
Have missed your writings. Suspected you were out riding your bike instead of philosophising and making pictures. Guess I was wrong. Too bad. Life is often a bumpy ride.
Good luck with your treatment. And hope to be able to read more of your stuff soon.
Best wishes at beating this.
2020 was already a terrible year and now this is also an added bonus! What bad news … Good luck with your treatment and I trust that everything is going in the right direction and that we can enjoy your articles for years to come!
Dear Tim
I am truly sorry that you you must run this gauntlet that fate has placed before you. I hope you remain strong in body and spirit.
Thank you for all the thoughtful insights you have shared in your highly satisfying and entertaining blog.
The takeaway
“Walk on air against your better judgement.”
― Seamus Heaney
All the best,
Joe
Tim –
Kinda figured something was up but didn’t expect it. to be this deep.
Glad you’re leveling with us. From your posts over the years, you really seem like you have the goods to insure the best possible outcome here.
Thanks for real for trusting us Tim fans with the truth.
Bob Palmieri
Hi Tim,
I’m sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis.
Lots of people are praying for you, lots of people are wishing you good luck. Just don’t piss off your nurses, they handle your shots.
You’re in my prayers.
Dan
Tim,
Wishing you a timely, enduring recovery.
Tim,
Only just saw this today as I’d been “away” for a while as well. Am hoping for the best for you, is about all I can say, as anything else seems redundant. In my thoughts going forward.
Larry