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Category Archives: Cancer
Time to Walk the Dog
I went to the bank a couple of days ago. The teller knew me right away and began to speak. She introduced herself as the sister of a former coworker of mine from the old days at The Clarion-Ledger. So, … Continue reading
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National Cancer Survivor’s Day (or as I call it, Grateful Day)
Today is National Cancer Survivor’s Day. I am just now realizing this and I suppose I should have done something fancy to celebrate it, like eat cake or something. But I didn’t. In fact, I didn’t think about cancer once … Continue reading
The burning scar
I had a malignant melanoma and am extremely fortunate it was cut out and removed. That happened on April 19, 2001 and my doctor, Dr. Kenny Barraza did a wonderful job with the wound. It has healed magnificently. Yes, I … Continue reading
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Pass out the sunscreen and snacks: It’s Melanoma Awareness Month!!!
Guess what kids! It’s Melanoma Awareness Month! YEA! Pass out the sunscreen and snacks! I know some of you think melanoma is an Italian lounge singer. And some of you even think that melanoma is “just skin cancer.” … Continue reading
At what point will you quit?
At what point will you quit? It’s something we really don’t know until we are pushed to the wall. Some people let go nearly immediately. Yet others possess an iron will. They fight on even in the face of insane … Continue reading
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The best money I’ve spend is for:
The best money I’ve spent is for: 1. One diamond ring and gold wedding band. 2. A tux 3. Running shoes 4. Books 5. All the drawing paper and pens I’ve bought. 6. Money I’ve sunk into my dogs (and … Continue reading
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Just Another Melanoma Monday
So today is Melanoma Monday. And this is Melanoma Month. I just checked my mailbox — no one sent me a card. I’ll live, though. Because I have gotten 15 years of life since my diagnosis. That’s the greatest gift … Continue reading
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A Possum’s lucky day
A possum ran to the edge of the road this morning. It was 4:35 am, I was groggy and a possum’s general well-being wasn’t high on my to-do list. He looked at me with his little beady possum eyes and … Continue reading
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The sweet thought
So a man walks past my book table and looks at the title of my book. He asks me about it and I describe it. He then says condescendingly, “Your best moments come from your worst? What a sweet thought.” … Continue reading
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Five years ago today
Five years ago today, my legs cramped on a Potomac River bridge. Little did I know that that pain would be the most valuable teaching moment of my life. At the time, it completely sucked. Hard. I thought about quitting. … Continue reading
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