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
- 4 min
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 11
- 3 min
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
- 1 min
‘Ribbons’ - Song of the Month
By Ingrid Michaelson
- Oct 21
- 1 min
“I’m All Right”
Jo Dee Messina There are no coincidences. I was feeling not so good recently because my treatments have been tough (lots of chemo and the...
- Oct 21
- 3 min
Living in the Mystery
Sometimes, but not aways, people confuse me with what they say when I tell them I have Multiple Myeloma/cancer. I must admit that often I...
- Oct 9
- 1 min
Anne's Song of the Month
'Solace for the Lonely' By Robinella
- Oct 9
- 3 min
On Belonging
“Illness is the night side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well...
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Song of the Month: Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones Well, the word “iconic” comes to mind when I hear the “Stones” belt out one of their signature songs. Living with...
- Sep 13
- 4 min
On Valued Community & Charting New Territory
The body is a fragile thing. As is the mind. How lucky to have community to shoulder some of the burden. To support. To commiserate. To...
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Patience and Impossible
A shorter posting this month as we welcome a new author to the site. I thought it best not to get too wordy as a person can only take so...
- Aug 12
- 1 min
ABBA - WATERLOO
Well, again, no surprise here if you have read the column. ABBA, the super-group from Sweden comes in with this month’s song – WATERLOO....
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Happy(?)
I have a tough time staying asleep at night which I have been told does not make me unique. Getting a solid 8 hours of uninterrupted...
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Blink 182 – All The Small Things
Oh boy am I going crazy. Normally a song such as this would not even be in my universe. I am not fond of “new music” which can be defined...
- Jul 12
- 3 min
My Oh My!!!
Please humor me this month OK. This month is different. Put away the blood numbers talk and the concern about neutrophil levels. Table...
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Where Ya Been
By Luke Bell OK, this is a personal one for me. About seven years ago in June a good friend of mine was lost to pancreatic cancer. In...
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Right Here!
“Remember that everything that has happened to you, all your previous experiences, your triumphs and failures, your sorrows and your joys...
- May 14
- 4 min
The Big F
No - this article is not about my Medieval Literature grade in high school. Question: Do you recognize the following definition? An...
- May 14
- 1 min
“The Magnificent Seven”
Theme Song Well of course it is going to be the theme song from the movie “The Magnificent Seven.” How could it not be? The award-winning...
- Apr 13
- 1 min
“Cool Change”
Little River Band LRB, Little River Band (Australian) gained popularity in the late 70’s and early 80’s. While never achieving commercial...