Tag Archives: Living

Life Isn’t Perfect

Posted on May 16, 2019 by kimmywink

Life isn’t perfect, but love doesn’t care. Going out to breakfast at one of our favorite neighborhood spots called Gravy, I’m prepared to order my usual dishes to fill my belly – a warmed biscuit smothered in sausage gravy and … Continue reading →

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What is next?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by kimmywink

I managed to finish up my brain zaps on Halloween. Whew! Thank goodness it is over. I was oddly able to sound the jumbo bell that announces I’m done (for now) with a nurse escort. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →

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My October 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by kimmywink

October is one of my favorite months. I get to wear warm clothes, have shiny lip gloss, enjoy easy teen reader books in my Ikea lounge chair and to make it even a smidge better, I now get to indulge … Continue reading →

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Hello?

Posted on September 27, 2018 by kimmywink

Does this Blog-thing still work?  I hope so because my mixed up brain parts are ramping up to write again. Dear Cancer Friends please help me by reading and posting comments. Kimmywink

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More Tired Than Tired

Posted on February 21, 2018 by kimmywink

These days I really like being home. Five days away from home, I missed my bed. I like the fragrance left behind by my scented candles and soft sounds my cat makes at each inhale and exhale as he sleeps. … Continue reading →

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Another Birthday is Here!

Posted on February 8, 2018 by kimmywink

In a few days I’ll be that huge number 41. That big-ole number I never thought I’d achieve. At the same time it’s a small little number that looks a little lonely, like it needs a friend. Maybe a buddy? … Continue reading →

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Happy Happy, Joy Joy!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by kimmywink

I about crumpled over, MRI and CT scan results were exactly what I needed to hear.  My NSCLC is managed! My itty-bitty dose of Lorlatinib (75mg daily) with one smidgen of Dexamethasone (2mg daily) is working in my loopy body. … Continue reading →

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November 24th – Black Friday

Posted on November 24, 2017 by kimmywink

Sunlight is poking through. Just a tiny bit.  It seems to mimmic my little load of laundry in the wash. Shifting gently back and forth in the suds. Next week this cycle could end. Relief. Maybe?

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Bumpy But Lovely!

Posted on June 28, 2017 by kimmywink

Today, walking my street to sniff fragrant rose blooms was such a delight. The sun was nicely shaded by either clouds or very tall street trees. At every encounter with a rose I would pause to smell it. Every so … Continue reading →

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June? Oh Sugar!

Posted on June 1, 2017 by kimmywink

“Hello?  Are you there?” It’s been a while. Feels a little awkward. Like calling back that friend you have neglected the last several days that have turned into weeks. What will I say?  What is the reason for my behavior? … Continue reading →

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