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Why Life is a Can of Tuna

June 28, 2013
Now hat I have a serious case of cancer (I go for radiation 5 days a week and take chemotherapy in pill form every night),I've begun to wax philosophical. Some of the best philosophy I've read is from Bucky the... continued

Going Home

June 20, 2013
Even places you're not sure you like all that much can become "home" if you stay there long enough. I feel that way about Texas--it's not a place that fits the way I think, but I made lots of good... continued

LIving in a Gun Culture

June 11, 2013
Violence has visited us recently: A man roamed our neighborhood with a gun, killing innocent people at random, and not far away an elderly woman was killed by a pack of dogs released, perhaps intentionally, by their owner. This reminds... continued

Redemption

June 4, 2013
I intended to post this on Memorial Day, but I'm a bit late, having just gotten back from my little stay in the hospital. But I think it's still worth a moment of your time. John Kerry was sworn in... continued

What My Life is Like Now

May 14, 2013
I have finally had the staples taken out of my head. (Staples are the new version of stitches.) So I no longer feel like I’m sleeping on a handful of safety pins. I'm also getting used to people trying to... continued

MOTHER’S DAY

May 13, 2013
When you have kids or grandkids, in this day of iPhone photos and videos, you are ALWAYS comparing pictures of the little ones with your friends and the people you meet. And, of course, your kids (or grandkids) are the... continued

The Miracle of God as Dog

May 7, 2013
Lying here in a hospital bed, I have realized that both Whitley and I have had our lives saved by dogs. Or is it really God in our lives? Here's why I think it might be. One night about three... continued

What Happens in Vegas…

May 5, 2013
I’m still in the hospital. I may have some radiation treatment, not because I have cancer, which I don’t, but because they had to leave a portion of the meningioma in my brain, and radiation will sterilize it and prevent... continued

The Perfect Excuse

April 29, 2013
UPDATE: I had my brain operation on May 1st, during which several non-cancerous tumors were removed. For some reason, in my life, these experiences always involve jewelry. This time, a nurse brought me a pin that said “I’ve just had... continued

Truth is Stranger

April 23, 2013
I read a lot of fiction, and I can tell you this: Truth is stranger than any plot I've ever come across. I recently read two novels that centered around art theft, and learned that famous artworks aren't stolen for... continued