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Myeloma On The High Plains


Mona Lisa - Song of the Month
By Nat King Cole Such an ear-pleasing sound. Such a smooth and melodic timbre. Such grace and elegance. Nat King Cole’s version of Mona...
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Help! - Song of the Month
By The Beatles, covered by The Carpenters
Mar 15, 20241 min read


On Advocacy - In Honor of MS Awareness Month
I incurred a minor relapse. The statement is as blunt and disruptive as the experience. MS relapses have no finesse or tact. There is not...
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Rock ‘n Roll is King - Song of the Month
By ELO, Electric Light Orchestra In the pantheon of songs that must be “dance to” this one is right up near the top. And what better way...
Feb 21, 20241 min read


In Progress – Part Two
My previous post (January) included the experiences and thoughts regarding the first 14 days of a Car T cell protocol. This post deals...
Feb 21, 20244 min read


Teacher's Pet - Song of the Month
By Doris Day
Jan 23, 20241 min read


On Studies and Tests
Growing up, I was an excellent student. I studied diligently, invested time in homework, and came to class prepared. A+ report cards were...
Jan 23, 20244 min read


Seven Spanish Angels - Song of the Month
By Ray Charles/Willie Nelson This song has nothing to do with this month’s article. About two days ago I woke up at about 2:00 am with...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


In Progress
Well, the good news is that I have made it past Day 14, which in a Car T Cell protocol is a benchmark day. Research/History of the...
Jan 22, 20244 min read


The Wait
Happy Holidays to all who happen upon this post. May this Holiday Season bring you joy and peacefulness. In a little less than two weeks...
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Counting Flowers On The Wall - Song of the Month
By the Statler Brothers Well, this is an old country mega-hit first recorded in 1965 which is almost 60 years ago. I decided to choose it...
Dec 18, 20231 min read


Suddenly I See - Song of the Month
By KT Tunstall
Dec 14, 20231 min read


On The Gift of Visibility
I opened my mailbox the other day to find a small package containing a handmade card and a light paperback: Single Handedly: Learning to...
Dec 14, 20234 min read


Walk of Life - Song of the Month
By Dire Straits In my humble option, the band Dire Straits from the UK seems to always fall under the radar when discussing distinctive...
Nov 21, 20231 min read


GIANTS
Happy Thanksgiving? What, with cancer? OK, as promised here is an update on my CAR T cell process. I am proceeding forward with the Car T...
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Sea of Heartbreak - Song of the Month
By Roseanne Cash I had a difficult time with this month’s song. I just could not make up my mind. This song, first recorded in 1961 by...
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Mashed Potatoes
Well, October finds me preparing for Car T cell therapy. I am scheduled to have my T-Cells harvested in early November. Once harvested,...
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Till There Was You - Song of the Month
By Peggy Lee
Oct 11, 20231 min read


On Ringing Silence
Whenever crafting a performance, I always mine for the moments of silence - the reverent pauses that allow for the impact of the...
Oct 11, 20234 min read


Gringo Honeymoon – Song of the Month
By Robert Earl Keen (REK) Yes, I could have gone with “Its Hard To Be Humble” covered by many different artists. However I have always...
Sep 18, 20231 min read
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