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in search of the sound
This morning Banjo Man popped into my office and said, “You have to come listen to the ocean!” Our house is a five-minute drive from the beach and there are times when the wind whips up the sound of crashing … Continue reading
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splish splash
I’ve been quiet because I’ve had nothing very interesting to write about. Sorry about that. I’m going to the YMCA four mornings a week (Monday-Thursday and sometimes on Friday) to the water aerobics classes. I’m out the door by 8:15, … Continue reading
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meet the parents
Meet “The Squatleys”, otherwise known as my parents, Don and Ottis. My father, someone always ready for a laugh–and a good time with the family– is dressed as Mrs. Squatley. I invented the Squatley Dinner one Father’s Day. We had … Continue reading
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swimming into spring
Believe it or not, my life now centers around the pool at the local YMCA. Yes, you read that correctly. Barbara and I have staggered across the YMCA parking lot many times this month to try out the different water … Continue reading
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what a good idea
Banjo Man is flying to Nebraska tomorrow to join his brother George for a weekend of Hall of Fame celebrations at their high school. Doesn’t that sound like a good time?!!! Go Rockets!!! George was quite an athlete back then. … Continue reading
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so, about yesterday…
Just in case you’re under the mistaken impression that I am calm and brave in the midst of all this cancer crap, I’m going to tell you about yesterday. Angela had texted me on Thursday that she would hound the … Continue reading
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updating the update
Well, Angela worked her magic once again and the biopsy that was scheduled for late next week happened today. I got a call from the Imaging Center asking if I could show up in two hours. Of course I could. … Continue reading
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update from yesterday
Yesterday was intense. A rainy drive to the city. A packed parking garage. And my surgeon running late so I almost missed my ultrasound and mammogram downstairs. I gave her until 1:24, then I changed out of the johnny, put … Continue reading
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and here we go
We’re off to Providence shortly. I have a meeting with my surgeon (scheduled check up) and will have a follow-up mammogram and ultrasound afterwards. The mammogram is going to check my left breast for tumors. But because last spring’s giant … Continue reading
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before and after with the tv
This is the back of the television stand in the bedroom. Yes, it is a mess, but that mess has always been hidden in the corner of the room. It was a cute painted armoire I bought at a consignment … Continue reading
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