Category Archives: the cancer fight

changing the paradigm

Posted on September 16, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Anyone remember Disney’s “Pollyanna” movie from way back in 1960? As a 9-year old, I was at first annoyed by Pollyanna’s relentless optimism. But it was a good movie, it really was. And I became intrigued with Pollyanna’s creative thinking. … Continue reading →

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if you like numbers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by is there any more pie?

My friend Pat sent me this. I think it’s pretty interesting. But I am easily entertained on my computer these days, having little contact with the outside world. I long to get dressed and drive out of the woods and … Continue reading →

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a monday in september

Posted on September 9, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Just some notes on what’s going on here. In no particular order. My skin is healing, but I am still unable to get dressed and leave the house or see anyone. But the pain has lessened and my spirits are … Continue reading →

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better

Posted on September 6, 2019 by is there any more pie?

There is a distant light at the end of my little tunnel. I am healing. I am down to only one “open” area on my chest. Imagine that. Only one! I felt a lot better Wednesday afternoon after my physical … Continue reading →

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greetings from the dark side

Posted on September 4, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I haven’t blogged for a week because I have been in Hell. Hell. Capital H. There are various degrees of Hell, of course. I’m not comparing my situation to trying to survive a massive hurricane in the Bahamas. I’m talking … Continue reading →

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four to go

Posted on August 23, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Today I will check off another day of radiation. After this I will only have three treatments left. Can you believe how quickly that went? We can’t. My skin didn’t become really painful until this Monday, day 13, so I … Continue reading →

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number 13

Posted on August 19, 2019 by is there any more pie?

I have 20 minutes before heading out the door for the trip to Providence and radiation so I thought I’d give you all an update. I haven’t blogged for more than a week because this process has been really tiring. … Continue reading →

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number 8

Posted on August 9, 2019 by is there any more pie?

Today is the 8th radiation treatment. I’d like to announce, “So far so good!” but I’m afraid to jinx it. Here I am trying to take a selfie in the mirror of the radiation department’s dressing room. Such a pretty … Continue reading →

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a birthday for banjo man

Posted on July 31, 2019 by is there any more pie?

The mystery gift was a hit! This is a ZVOX AV155 AccuVoice TV soundbar with 6-level “dialogue booster”. The “booster” part is the important thing: it lifts the dialogue louder than the background noise. Here’s what the description on HSN … Continue reading →

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odds and ends on a quiet day

Posted on July 29, 2019 by is there any more pie?

The baby quilt project is still coming along. It’s a sweet quilt and I hope it will be loved and used. “Ruth’s” is a shop deep in the heart of Cranston that has been in business since 1954. They do … Continue reading →