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Category Archives: Uncategorized
Glamping, Hands Down
Terrebonne, OR bound to celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary. Located roughly in the middle of Oregon, it is no booming metropolis. What they do have is Panacea At The Canyon. Hello Glamping! I’m going to make 2 suggestions. Book a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alectinib, Dining, Friends, Living, Meditation, Relaxation, Vacation
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Chaotic Mess
Several hours ago I composed an elaborate blog post. It was stunning. Awards were coming my way no doubt! No, I did not accidentally delete it, however, you still don’t get to read it. Not much more than and hour … Continue reading
Sinking Rocks
“Kim, things are looking good, in both CNS (brain) and body.” Relief. With a deep exhale I crumple towards my swollen belly. Hunched over, I pause and take a few breaths. In (one chimpanzee)…out (two chimpanzee); in (one chimpanzee)…out(two chimpanzee). … Continue reading
Musings of an Insomniac
Awake at 5 am this morning and out of who knows where, I’m the spider! hit me like a bolt of lightening. Remember that itsy-bitsy-spider that crawled up the water spout? Then rain. Sun. Another crawling attempt. That is me in my … Continue reading
Worth Your Weight in Salt
How is it possible that my sodium level is too low? I don’t understand. I’m a salter. Not an excessive salter. This home cook absolutely adds a generous pinch or two to dishes while preparing them. Evidently that is not sufficient for … Continue reading
Hello Stairs!
I did it. A few times even. I’m going up and down stairs to my basement. Sounds pretty insignificant but hold your horses! It’s a big darn deal to me. Here is why… Clothes get clean in the basement. Relying … Continue reading
Craniotomy + 20
“How are you doing?” “I’d love to be able to answer that question. Can you give me some options? Maybe I’ll simply pick C, it seems safe. Easy. I’m also very okay with changing my mind 10 minutes from now … Continue reading
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Tagged Alectinib, Brain, Living, Surgery, The Great 48, Vacation
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What Day is it?
San Francisco to PDX Friday the 6th went pear shaped. Happy hour fun with Genentech friends was interrupted by two plan changing phone calls from my Care Team. I was summoned home. Today, Monday, I sit waiting to get my … Continue reading
Day 2 at Crater Lake
Gaining elevation as we travel towards Crater Lake the air was drastically cooler. “We will see some snow,” SW says with confidence. You call this some?