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the oncotype
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score. I never had either. It is now my favorite word, my favorite test, my favorite scientific breakthrough in the complicated world of breast cancer. The Oncotype … Continue reading
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two of a kind
I couldn’t resist taking these pictures of Banjo Man and his oldest son. I thought they were so darn funny sitting like that as they waited patiently for the Funny Grandson to select a doughnut (which was a very exciting … Continue reading
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a special operation
Laying across my sewing table is the Funny Grandson’s beloved Winnie the Pooh. Well-loved Winnie has been in desperate need of stuffing and repairs for several years now, but the FG couldn’t bear (pun intended!) to let anyone–even his seamstress … Continue reading
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go ahead and shuffle
When I was a kid, my Great Aunt Laurabelle had one of these. The family was big into playing Canasta and everyone knows you have to have a card shuffler if you’re playing Canasta. She was a fun, loving, generous … Continue reading
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whales, penguins and pasta
Yesterday we all piled in the car and headed south to Mystic, CT to the aquarium. So much fun!!! Banjo Man was particularly taken with the African penguins. We could barely tear him away from watching the little guys. The … Continue reading
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any excuse to eat a doughnut
Sunday morning was the Rhode Island Donut Tasting Event, produced and planned by Party Grandma. Aunt Nancy drove. First stop was a local little coffee shop that sold the state’s famous Allie’s Donuts. We bought six of them, all different … Continue reading
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they’re here!
Yesterday was the best medicine ever! Waking up to the Funny Grandson eating blueberry pancakes started the day off right. And then a walk on the beach–5000 Fitbit steps!–followed by a trip to town for beach chairs and beach passes, … Continue reading
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lobster in the pot, take two
I totally screwed up this blog post by writing it as a “page” and not a “post”. Therefore you will find it underneath the header photo of the lake. It says “Lobster in the morning, why not”. Click on that … Continue reading
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do i need a geek?
Between episodes of “Wicked Tuna” and “Below Deck” (yes, I am addicted to reality tv and in a few months I’ll probably need an intervention, but until then I dare you to try to pry my old crooked fingers from … Continue reading
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greetings from home
It’s a muggy and buggy New England morning, but we have the AC conditioners in the windows and we’re not putting up with humidity. I love air conditioning. So…greetings from Cancer Land. We are fine. I am resting. I am … Continue reading
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