First….the photo above is my “happy place”: Nyborg Beach in Denmark. We were there two years ago with friends and I had such a good time wading in the water on the beach. The water was surprisingly warm and I have many great memories from that trip. Second….Herbie’s daughter, “Bella”, Starbuck Torbay Masquerade at Danter, [...]
Archive for May, 2008
The Good News…..
Posted in Chemotherapy, non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Rituxan on May 30, 2008 | 4 Comments »
For Serious Coffee Lovers…
Posted in Life Goes On on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I found this web site this morning. How does your coffee stack up? www.coffeereview.com
CT Scan Today
Posted in Chemotherapy, tagged Chemotherapy on May 27, 2008 | 5 Comments »
This morning I’ll be having a CT scan to see if the tumor in my stomach has shrunk. With four of six R-CVP treatments behind me, I’m anxious to see how effective the treatments have been. I have an appointment with my oncologist on Friday to get the results and my fifth treatment is scheduled [...]
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Posted in Life Goes On on May 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
We’ll be taking off again soon, Luigi, Tini, and me, headed for shows in Spokane and Coeur d’Alene this weekend. I’ll be packing my ginger (ginger bears, ginger cookies, ginger tea, crystallized ginger)…..’cuz I’m a bit lightheaded. The sleeping meds have helped for the last two nights and I’ve got the migraines under control…..so I’m [...]
The License Plate Queen
Posted in Life Goes On on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Yes! Yes, indeed! That’s me! Feeling pretty full-of-myself after finding FOUR license plates today….429, 430, 431 and 432! An incredible accomplishment…..achieved only once before in the history of the game! This is incredibly good karma for the weekend ahead…..
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Posted in Diagnosis, Life Goes On on May 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I haven’t slept well for the last few nights….and counting sheep hasn’t helped! I’m anemic again. Low iron levels mean low levels of oxygen in my blood…..leading to shortness of breath, insomnia, dizziness, and headaches. Ordinarily, the recommended daily iron intake for a woman my age is 18 mg. I take 225 mg…….on an empty [...]
Parking Karma
Posted in Life Goes On on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I StumbledUpon this today and it made me laugh. Doesn’t it make you wanna hug a tree???
NHL Survivor Pitches No Hitter
Posted in Chemotherapy, Life Goes On, non-Hodgkins Lymphoma on May 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
When we went to bed last night, we heard the news that a young Boston Red Sox pitcher had thrown a no hitter…..which was also his first complete game! “How cool is that!?!” I said to Larry. Larry played middle infield for Washington State and, at 46 years of age, he’s still playing ball…..so I’ve come [...]
Pandas
Posted in Life Goes On on May 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Remember?…..I have this thing about pandas….? Check out these photos of a new born baby panda: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/photos-panda-bear-cub-baby-growing-up.php
Global Warming
Posted in Life Goes On on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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