There is non-perfection in the world. Bites are taken out of things, things get old and decay, debris accumulates, things stretch and don't return to their old places. To live we have to eat and to eat we have to consume things that live. How to reconcile the perfection of creation with the reality of the world? "The Only Constant in Life Is Change ( Read more... )

I did get the go ahead to say goodbye to the arimidex breast cancer med yesterday. I'm going to try and keep a close watch on myself now to see if I actually do feel any better. Less hot flashes, less depressive thoughts? I was very tired when I got back from the doctor's yesterday and after I ate dinner I basically slept the rest of the evening. I ( Read more... )

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Hazel and I walked the East Sandy Creek trail yesterday afternoon with Rainy. Some pictures:( Read more... )

Friday again. This week has gone by so fast ( Read more... )

February 17th. Happy Birthday John, where ever you might be, if you do still be. You would be 73 this year. Gone 17 years now.


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The question:
23 What’s your favorite Elton John song, and why?

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Your Song. Because it has a sad sound and I like sad songs.


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30 The year is half over now. What’s been the highlight of 2020 for you so far?Hmm.. Nothing comes to mind very fast using the word HIGHlight. Though I must admit personally my life has not changed very much since the covid started. All the things I love to do are in the outdoors or in my own home anyway. I miss eating in restaurants ( Read more... )

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7 What is the worst medical procedure you’ve ever had?I suppose it was having the lumpectomy done for breast cancer in 2017. Not just the operation itself but all the other things they did before it to prepare for it and then the radiation afterwards - I still feel deep soreness and itchiness in my breast from that. Though I am glad ( Read more... )

14 Who was your very first best friend? Are you still in contact or communication with them?I had a few friends in elementary school though I barely remember them now - maybe they weren't best friends - just school friends. Living out in the country I only had the chance to be close to the next door neighbors. They used to live in the house that we ( Read more... )