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“Adult Stuff”

“Adult Stuff”

May 23, 2018 - I'm calling my son, Zach, while standing outside the main entrance to the West Cancer Center's primary location. I had just finished a scheduled CT scan when he texted me with great news - he got a job offer! Our conversation went something like...

Nixie

Nixie

May 19, 2018 - It's been four weeks since we lost Nixie, and I'm still terribly sad. I miss our four-legged daughter so much. My heart still aches. The bond the two of us formed was just like a parent and child. Nixie was indeed a member of our family and her entire...

Congratulations, Zach!

Congratulations, Zach!

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…When September Ends (Part 2)

…When September Ends (Part 2)

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Rocky Mountain Sigh

Rocky Mountain Sigh

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I Am Not Alone

I Am Not Alone

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The Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Man Feelin’ Bad

The Blues Ain’t Nothing But a Good Man Feelin’ Bad

July 2016 - Health Update  My latest doctor's appointment and CT scan went better than expected.  My tumors remain "stable" and there are no new growths to report.  In addition, the two spots that were ablated continue to heal normally and show no signs...

We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Us!

We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Us!

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Congratulations, Emily!

Congratulations, Emily!

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April Showers….

April Showers….

Late April 2016 - Although I'm still semi-retired, I had to go back to my old job to clean up some messes caused by my replacement (who is no longer there).  I'm angry, frustrated, and feeling a bit hopeless.  My goal was to get completely away from the...

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