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Category Archives: the cancer fight
it all adds up
Those helpful hands belong to my daughter. We were putting blue squares on the design wall (which is actually a length of batting clipped onto the drapery rod in front of my office windows). Nancy does a lot of the … Continue reading
Posted in family, quilting, rhode island, the cancer fight
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you never even called me by name
During the eight days of Banjo Man’s hospital adventures, I was treated kindly by many, many strangers who worked for the hospital systems. And such kindness was very much appreciated. To my bemusement (is that a word?) the women at … Continue reading
Posted in a more pie opinion, family, music, rhode island, texas, the cancer fight
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home never felt so good
Banjo Man is home from the hospital. Sound the trumpets!!! I am trying not to hover. He is following a specific diet and I am in charge. The discharge nurse said, “If you miss us and want to come back … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, the cancer fight
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i think it’s sunday
Actually, I had to sit here and take a few moments to figure out what day it is. Sunday. It has been a week since we went to New Haven for Monday’s surgery. A lot has happened since then. As … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, the cancer fight
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home again and it feels so good
Yes, we are home from the hospital! The folks at Yale-New Haven Hospital took excellent care of Banjo Man and “Suites” hotel where I stayed was absolutely wonderful. The security officers who drove people like me back and forth between … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, the cancer fight
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banjo man is doing well
The operation went off without a hitch and without any surprises. The doctor was pleased and saw no obviously cancerous lymph nodes. He was taken to the operating room at 7:30 and returned to the recovery room at 1:30. By … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, the cancer fight
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getting ready on easter 2022
First of all, let me wish you a Happy Easter. I hope there is chocolate. Ham. Beans. Pie. Jelly beans! And a lovely new pair of white ankle socks with lace around the cuff (if you were a child of … Continue reading
Posted in family, just for fun, Pet of the Week, rhode island, the cancer fight
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the broken winter is almost over
Our old, tree-damaged front door has been removed and a new one has been installed. Two weeks ago a lot of men showed up to fix things. I’m not sure why this particular day was selected by two different crews, … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, texas, the cancer fight
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fifty-nine days away
In 59 days, Banjo Man and I will be arriving in Spokane. Last night I received an email from Southwest stating they have changed our flights. No surprise there. Southwest is very good at changing flights. I just hope they … Continue reading
Posted in family, rhode island, the cancer fight
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livin’ the good life with the peach man
This is how I spent my weekend. Result? Seven quarts and seven pints of canned peaches, six pints of apricots and 14 pints of apricot jam. When I shared this accomplishment with my friend Kathy From Montana, she cried, “You’re … Continue reading
Posted in food, lake, the cancer fight
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is there any more pie? 