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Myeloma On The High Plains
On Practice
Shortly following my diagnosis, I was introduced to a well-connected couple in the MS Community who provided unsolicited support,...
May 15, 20234 min read
A Simple Reminder
It is Spring and as such, tangible evidence of a renewal or new beginnings usually creeps into my general consciousness/awareness. The...
Apr 21, 20233 min read
Song(s) of the Month - In The Misty Moonlight & Send Me Your Pillow
By Dean Martin That’s right, we are changing it up but just for one month and that is because I just could not make a final decision as...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
‘Let's Call The Whole Thing Off'
By Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
Apr 11, 20231 min read
On Compromise
First thing’s first. Dear Reader, I owe you an apology for neglecting recent columns. It feels like life keeps delivering me a whirlwind...
Apr 11, 20233 min read
A Bunch of Baloney
Personal Disclaimer: I have nothing against baloney. The title above is just a saying I have used on some occasions without harboring a...
Mar 22, 20234 min read
I Still Like Bologna - Song of the Month
By Alan Jackson Well, I had to find a song with the word “baloney” in it because I felt that it would be most appropriate. And, low and...
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Some Days Are Diamonds
By John Denver Yes indeed – some days/weeks/hours/etc. are diamonds and some days/weeks/hours/etc. are stone. It sort of describes living...
Feb 21, 20231 min read
And So It Goes
I am into my ninth year of living with Multiple Myeloma/cancer – over 12% of my life. For me, it represents a significant amount of time....
Feb 21, 20233 min read
A Cup Of Coffee
This may be the hardest post that I have ever attempted to write, however, throwing caution to the wind, here goes anyway. A little over...
Jan 17, 20234 min read
Walk On Faith - Song of the Month
By Mike Reid Mike Reid was a professional football player who also happens to be an incredible song writer who has collaborated with many...
Jan 17, 20231 min read
Body Knows Best - Anne's Song of the Month
By Anya Marina
Jan 16, 20231 min read
On Landmarks and Walking Paths
Last December I signed on to join a weekly 22-Minute Walking Challenge. The premise was simple: carve out 22 minutes once a week to go on...
Jan 16, 20233 min read
In My Life
The Beatles Well, sooner or later, I had to choose a Beatles song. Come on, there are very few of us “Boomers” who can honesty say they...
Dec 19, 20221 min read
Who Could Have Imagined.
Happy Holidays to all. May the blessings of the Season extend beyond the New Year for all who have taken the time to read this post. I...
Dec 19, 20223 min read
On Nutcrackers and Physical Ability*
*Dedicated to Marsha Fay Knight and Dr. Tamara Miller, my Ballet and MS Drosselmeyers, respectively For a good portion of my life, I was...
Dec 12, 20224 min read
The Nutty Cracker Suite
By Thoroughly Modern Millie
Dec 12, 20221 min read
Take It To The Limits
By the Eagles Well, eventually I had to include an Eagles classic. What a song. The Eagles have always been one of my favorite groups. I...
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Taking It To The Limit
Limit: A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass When diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, I needed/wanted...
Nov 20, 20224 min read
On Falling Short
I’m one of those people that hold high standards for themselves. I’ve always been that way. Even beyond elementary school, high school,...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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