Is Imperfect the New Perfect?
So… I lost my writing partner last year. Rudie, a beautiful Doxie Cross, was with me eleven beautiful years. She had a heart of gold. A really big heart, too…. Read more »
Tag: Journal
Las Vegas Adventures!
Las Vegas is odd. First, it’s unimaginably different than Kandiyohi. The traffic? Unbelievable. Constant noise. So. Many. People. Luckily many are actually quite nice. Second: So. Many. Lightbulbs. I’ve pondered… Read more »
Such an old dude.
Jake turned 17 this fall. We adopted him when he turned six and he’s astounded us from day one. He has every reason to be the angriest animal alive. But… Read more »
Oy! A Creative Block?
Life on the other side of cancer isn’t necessarily all roses and tulips. In today’s episode I talk about: * Creative Block Myths * How the angel of death seemed… Read more »
In fond memory…
It’s been over a month since I lost my little writing partner. Mid June, we discovered my little Rudie developed congestive heart failure. Her downward spiral hit fast. The day… Read more »
Cancerversary #4!
I’m back after a bit of a break. Sorry ‘bout that. Life got in the way… as I explain in today’s episode of Notes from Minnesota. Couple changes: First, Jackie… Read more »
24th?
I dance. Every morning. Sometimes in the evening, too. If it’s warm… I’m outside. But mornings? Gah. No way you’re getting me outside until the snow’s gone, mud’s hardened, stars… Read more »
What have you reclaimed?
Hey! Long time no see. I’ve been so focused on the fabulous Notes from Minnesota Podcast that I nearly forgot to include actual written updates in this space. Woops…. Read more »
Lovely, Lovely Texas
I’m currently visiting Texas for business. It’s a mite warmer here than central Minnesota. Things I really like about this visit: The people. Wow, they’re incredibly nice. Everyone. The food…. Read more »
Marilyn Monroe and I have something in common.
Beware. A potentially NSFW pic ahead. Woah, that makes two NSFW posts in a row. How unusual. (This pic isn’t all that bad, but I’m never sure what some people… Read more »
Cancerversary #2… complete. :)
Wow. I hardly know what to say. After a solid month of getting poked, prodded, scared, tested, and gouged… it’s done. And the results are in. Monday, I visited my… Read more »
Totally not a cool week.
So, the second year cancerversary tests are in full swing. So far, so good. I’ve got two appointments this week, the final one with the oncologist next. I dislike May…. Read more »
Feral Cats and Arrows
Kristen Lindsey is a vet. Or was a vet. At the time of this event, she was a Texas veterinarian. One day Kristen decided to take her bow and arrow… Read more »
Rebuilding after cancer
What to do, what to do… So, here I am. Not quite a cancer survivor, not exactly a cancer patient. I’m not classified “in remission” but the primary tumor is… Read more »
Summer 2013
Summer’s basically over I’ve gotta say, summer 2013 was pretty bad. Gitting hit with cancer surgery first thing out of the chute really put a crimp in any plans I… Read more »
Colon Cancer Part Two
Things should be getting back to normal very soon. I’m kinda/sorta back to work, but have noticed my stamina isn’t completely back to normal. I visited my oncologist for the… Read more »
Another Chernobyl Gallery
Amazing. Simply amazing. Profoundly sad, too. Two places on our planet ruined for 20,000+ years. Here’s the link.