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March 8, 2023

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Watercolors in a little ceramic tray.

I’m still painting a little. It’s enjoyable when I’m feeling good.

Today I visited the cardiologist to check my pacemaker battery and some arterial calcification that showed up on a bone scan He said I had another year on this battery. He also said he wasn’t going to do anything about my heart unless it was a problem for me. He made it clear he wanted me to concentrate on treating Terminus rather than having a heart thing and a cancer thing going on at the same time. I appreciate that.
Waiting in the waiting area.
A cute figurine in the treatment area window. I took this with a Kodak Print-o-matic.
We arrived back at Castle Graystone and discovered this pile of pine trees. The tree guys had removed four pines that were too close to the building.

QOTD: “Everywhere I go I feel the one that’s inside of us.” ~ Me

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, prayers and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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Less naming
Fewer things

Personal Notes

February 21, 2023

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I’m feeling good enough to start painting in my journal some.

This Amazon box makes a good painting table.

Adapting to this new normal is challenging. I’m progressing slowly. It’s not easy changing from nomadic life to this more sedentary life. I wish I could get out and do more but I’m weak. I’m working to build up strength.

Frank, the mascot of Castle Graystone.
My project centers around instant cameras.

QOTD: “You are the Chosen One, but then so is everyone else.” ~ Rob Brezsny

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, prayers and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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Less chemotherapy
More strength

Terminus Update

February 6, 2023

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After six months of chemotherapy it was time for new scans. Has the cancer spread? Has it been reduced in size and spread. We had a bone scan and a CT scan.

The results were revealed this week. Terminus has not spread. It has actually diminished a bit. The lymph nodes are cancer free. There is no cancer in the bones. Things aren’t a lot better and not worse. Basically good news.

QOTD: “The real secret of magic is that the world is made of words,” said Terence McKenna, “and that if you know the words that the world is made of, you can make of it whatever you wish.”

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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More singing
More happiness

Personal Notes

January 30, 2023

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LOL

Living in the room that mind built. I am thoughts. I am not thoughts. What am I? Am I an idea?

Sitting in the sacred Chemo chair.
Watching Pulp Fiction

It was an excellent 8 years but I need to sell my rv. I’m not going back there and it’s going to waste. Someone could be enjoying it.

QOTD: The “…practical expressions of kindness and compassion and ethical behavior [are] sacred practices.” ~ Rob Brezsny

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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More hugs
More happiness

A Walk by the River

December 12, 2022

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We had an excellent day exploring around the Little Cahaba River. it was one of the best adventures I’ve had in a long time.

Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint. ~ Banksy
“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” ~ Banksy

We went down to the river to play. There was a lot of graffiti on the old, abandoned bridge.

Here I am taking a photo.

This is one view of the Little Cahaba River from the bridge.

QOTD: “…Whether it’s our time to ferment in the valley of shadows or rise up singing in the sun-splashed meadow, fresh power to transform ourselves is always on the way. ~ Rob Brezsny

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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More faith
Less fear

Personal Notes

December 5, 2022

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I visited the Oncologist. She said I was doing well. My blood work looked good. I have chemo every 3 weeks. The chemo is really hard on me. I’m weak and sick for days afterwards.

I like a little Ganisha with me when I go to chemo.

My first cancer Christmas

I need to sell WHQ. I won’t be living there again.

QOTD: “Happiness consists in realizing it is all a great strange dream.” – Jack Kerouac

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More treatment
Less cancer

Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022

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Gobble Gobble

A short gratitude list

  • My sister and brother-in-law who have taken care of me all these months
  • Good insurance
  • I am alive to enjoy this day

QOTD: “come celebrate with me that everyday something has tried to kill me and has failed.” — Lucille Clifton

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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More gratitude
More happiness


Scheduling Surgery

November 21, 2022

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I need minor surgery to change the stints between my kidneys and my bladder.
Off we went into a foggy, future, now.
Waiting on the doctor. He is scheduling the surgery for mid December.

QOTD: “Bless the eternal wiggle. Everything’s always shimmying & jiggling & waggling.” ~ Rob Brezsny

Thank you for waggling over. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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More imaginings
More dreams

Personal Notes

September 24, 2022

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I had a lovely birthday.
The pound cake is delicious and I still had enough wind to blow out the candles.

My brother-in-law and sister gave me a card, a cool shirt and a Tervis tumbler. Unexpected presents.

A Y’all Sweet Tea t-shirt. Pretty cool.

I am blessed.

QOTD: “One of life’s great bounties is its changeableness, which ensures that boredom will never last very long. You may underestimate the intensity of your longing for continual transformation, but the universe doesn’t.” – Rob Brezsny

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
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Double Exposure B&W

September 19, 2022

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The parking area outside the oncologist office.

Doo doo doo lookin’ out my front door
The library. This is where I sleep. Nice space.
Waiting on chemo to begin.

These pictures were created with Hipstamatic and Snapseed.

QOTD: “What you may need is a more curious and mysterious sweetness. A wilder, stronger sweetness. A sweetness that shatters illusions.” ~ Rob Brezsny

I appreciate each of you. Your visits, likes, and comments mean so much. Stay safe and well out there in the CCE.
Follow my exploits on Vero, Twitter and Instagram #maya #bekind #resist #covid #ice_o_lation #lila #cce #mylife #thankful #hipstamatic #snapseed

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