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@RickSteves Best wishes for a smooth and complete recovery. Your perspectives on travel and life have helped so many. May all the goodness you’ve brought to the world come back to you and bring you healing. Hope you’re back doing what you love soon!

I’d like to take a moment to share some important news. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread. There is a clear path forward to getting healthy, and this fall, I’ll be in the hospital for a few days having prostate surgery. My doctor’s fine with me filming two new TV shows in France for the next three weeks, returning home to Edmonds by mid-September. I’ll likely get my surgery in late September, be laid up for a month, and—God willing—be cancer-free and back at it by the end of October. I have great trust in my doctor and in Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. And I have lots more to be thankful for…including the support of friends and loved ones and a strong faith that I’m in good hands. While the statistics tell me I should be just fine, I’ve been fortunate to have never spent a night in a hospital — and I find myself going into this adventure almost like it’s some amazing, really important trip. I feel good about my positive attitude — and I expect to take home some delightful, if intangible, souvenirs like: appreciating and seeing a vibrancy in the little things; appreciating the goodness in people and the treasure of friends and family; being wowed by modern medicine and the army of amazing, smart, and dedicated people that make it possible; appreciating what a blessing life, health, and this world to enjoy is; and — just in general — being more thankful. I’m looking forward to many more years of happy travels, exciting collaborations, and beautiful friendships. Thank you for your love and support (and any “travel tips” you may have for me as I set off on this journey). Rick PS: I’ll keep you posted.

@ATLergist @EmoryPediatrics @childrensatl Congrats and so well-deserved! Hope to see you at Academy!

Some personal news: Thrilled to announce that I have been selected to lead a new, independent Division of Allergy/Immunology at @EmoryPediatrics and @childrensatl. This represents a great opportunity for our entire group, & I am humbled and honored to serve as Chief (1/)

@PatiJinich Muchísimas gracias for taking the time to reply!

OF COURSE!

@PatiJinich My husband gave me your cookbook for Christmas - the best gift! Would I be able to request a bookplate?

I just finished dedicating/signing the #1233 requested bookplate for #TreasuresoftheMexicanTable. Reading each single email with its accompanying request has been such joy. I am so grateful for each shared story. I have more bookplates & will always have a pen at the ready ❤️

@rescamilla713 @PatiJinich @MargosCorner1 @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm @CPBmedia Puro Wildcat! And love Pati and all her work, especially “La Frontera!”

@poojaTX @PatiJinich @MargosCorner1 @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm @CPBmedia Hi, Pooja—so wonderful to speak with one of our best UIL Wildcats! So glad that we share the love for Pati Jinich and the excellent work she does.

While researching & filming #LaFronteraPBS, I kept hearing about Raspas which are all the rage in the Rio Grande Valley. That's how I met Eddie who shared all the endless possibilities at his shop @MargosCorner1. Watch: pbs.org/video/de-raspa… @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm @CPBmedia

@rescamilla713 @PatiJinich @MargosCorner1 @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm @CPBmedia Hi Mr. Escamilla! I completely agree and loved Pati’s “La Frontera” series! All Americans should watch to learn more about this special region that we call home.

@PatiJinich @MargosCorner1 @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm @CPBmedia Incidentally, I want to thank you for “La Frontera.” As a person living 45 miles from a border town, I salute you for your efforts to educate and inform people as to not only the struggles of the immigration issue, but also the benefits via food and culture. 🙏

@PatiJinich @PBS @PBSFood @wetatvfm Just amazing! Grew up on the border and appreciate your work highlighting the beautiful people, communities, and delicious food of this special region!

For years I've wanted to bring the microphone to the people who live at the border. Tonight it comes to fruition with the premiere of La Frontera on @PBS at 9pm/8c. It'd mean the world if you join me & tune in! And tell me what you think using #LaFronteraPBS. @pbsfood @wetatvfm

@McKanabar thought you'd want to know that we saw @PTXofficial at #SXSW. Does that make us extra cool?

@McKanabar thanks! As SM said, "the whole country threw a big party for me" (I.e. Superbowl). Hey, aren't y'all due for a visit?

@McKanabar Proud to be an Owl! Now hoping the Wolverines can pull through! Happy New Year from ATX!

@McKanabar welcome to my world. That sounds like a party with Allergists. @GoBlueSteven has sat through many an Epi-pen debate.

@McKanabar are you sure you shouldn't be calling out @GoBlueSteven?

@Keriwala nice TX photo stream. Hope y'all are having a good time

On our way to chillax with the fine folks at @BelizeFood. Did I do that right?

Ok @BelizeFood, let's see if I can do this. We will so enjoy @apothecaryatx - y'all are too much! We hope you come back to ATX asap!

@Keriwala We loved this episode!!!