Friday, October 11, 2024

 This is my last day in Tennessee. I had an 11 AM ZOOM research seminar with the endo residents at OHSU, which disjointed my day. Even so, I was able to create this image.


I want to thank the Stones River National Battlefield and ALL of the individuals that I encountered here this week for thier gracious hospitality. I had a great time!

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