Happy Halloween!

That being said…I’ve never really been a big fan of Halloween. When I was at the oncologist’s office today, the young woman came in to draw my blood and asked, “So, are you going to dress your kids up for Halloween tonight?”. Bless her heart! “LOL!!!! NO! But thank you for asking…..LOL!!….you’ve just made my [...]

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My Favorite Soup

This was dinner tonight…..YUM!  Brussels Sprouts And Sausage Soup Serves 6 (Sunset magazine) 1 lb. brussels sprouts 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 pound thinly sliced andouille sausage 3 medium red potatoes 1teaspoon whole caraway seeds 1 bay leaf 4 cups low-fat chicken stock salt and pepper to taste. Clean the brussels sprouts by cutting off [...]

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The Next New Thing…

First, I’ll report that there’s no news about my esophagram. Stay tuned for the latest developments. Second, thank goodness I’m well enough to stay on top of my health care! I called my oncologist’s office this morning….”I haven’t heard from you. Should I be coming in for a post-op and labs?”…..”Why, YES! How about tomorrow”. [...]

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Today’s Procedure

Hey!  I got to do something new today!!  I had an esophagram to see why I’ve been having problems swallowing.  I’ve had several incidents when I’ve choked on food….scrambled eggs, refried beans, salad.  The food gets partially down my throat and gets stuck, or, if it does continue down, it can be painful.  This usually [...]

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Dumping Syndrome

This fellow probably could have out-walked me today. I did pretty well though: 20 minutes on the treadmill this morning and two miles with Ava this afternoon. And then…. This is another one of those “Too Much Information” posts, primarily intended for those anticipating a partial gastrectomy. When Dr. Burke removed my tumor, he took [...]

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What Color Is Your Aura?

Just for fun…. http://www.gotoquiz.com/what_color_is_your_aura_2 What color is your aura?  I’m “Yellow”: You are smart, open-minded, and enthusiastic. You love to learn! Optimistic about life and easygoing, yellows are like the sun–bright, inspired, and warm. They are lifelong students, and often do well in math, medicine, and the sciences.

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A Good Day!

It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Seattle and I’m having a good day! My energy level is good. I ran errands all morning and stopped in to Joe’s to pick up some trainers. I’m going to get back on the treadmill today…after Larry gets his stuff off of it. I’m eager for LA Fitness to [...]

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Autumn from Kerry Park

Had to share this picture of “The Emerald City” that appeared on Flickr today.

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Time to Rest

Lately I’ve felt a bit like a bear in hibernation…..I don’t eat much and I spend most of my day lying around and resting. My body has been through a lot over the last year: two rounds of chemo followed by surgery two and a half weeks ago. I’m tired and I’m weak but the [...]

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Happy Breeder’s Cup Day!

It’s a big day at our house! The new Covington Costco (just five minutes away) opens today and we’re going to join the crowds at the grand opening. That’ll probably sap all of my strength but that’s ok… I’ll spend the rest of the day on the couch, drinking green lemonade and eating split pea [...]

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