Category Archives: the cancer fight

it’s a small, small world

Posted on February 11, 2023 by is there any more pie?

In my neverending stacks of plastic bins a colorful part of my childhood was stored. Yes, the “dolls from around the world” had been waiting to be discovered again for fifty-eight years. I was very happy to see them. Maybe … Continue reading →

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craving turkey

Posted on February 10, 2023 by is there any more pie?

I may never eat turkey again. I’ll back up. Last week Banjo Man had a craving for turkey soup. His appetite has diminished during radiation and his love of soup has drastically increased. So I cooked a turkey last Sunday. … Continue reading →

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goodbye january, see you next year

Posted on January 31, 2023 by is there any more pie?

Today Banjo Man will complete his 15th radiation treatment. Meaning he’s halfway to the finish line. Feel free to applaud!!! Meanwhile, back in the office, I overslept and am still in my nightgown, but that’s okay. Banjo Man’s friend Steve … Continue reading →

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week 2 is behind us

Posted on January 21, 2023 by is there any more pie?

This was the view from my car in the cancer center’s parking lot. We’ve had a bit of rain, but thankfully no snow. Banjo Man is doing very, very well so far. He’s like Superman. As usual, the doctors and … Continue reading →

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new chowder for the new year

Posted on January 6, 2023 by is there any more pie?

I am no stranger to making chowder. Clam chowder, quahog chowder, shrimp and corn chowder, fish chowder? I’ve made it. I’ve rarely followed a recipe, preferring to combine recipes or just wing it. And life was good. But a few … Continue reading →

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swallowed a what????

Posted on December 16, 2022 by is there any more pie?

What’s a radiology appointment without lunch at Cracker Barrel? I speak from experience. Thursday’s special is the Roast Turkey dinner. Just sayin’. Wednesday morning we drove 35 minutes north to discuss the next step in Banjo Man’s treatments. He was … Continue reading →

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and so we are thankful

Posted on November 24, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you are looking forward to a lovely day of food and family and friends. And pie. The day before Thanksgiving last year: The day before Thanksgiving this year: And now it is Thanksgiving morning and … Continue reading →

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a little banjo man update

Posted on November 11, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Since we’ve returned to Rhode Island we’ve been consumed with medical appointments and tests. The first one? A PSMA PET scan in Waterford, Connecticut. You’re wondering what that is. Well, it’s something new (and wonderful) that uses a new “radioactive … Continue reading →

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it all adds up

Posted on May 14, 2022 by is there any more pie?

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 →

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you never even called me by name

Posted on April 28, 2022 by is there any more pie?

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 →