Category: cancer

One Year Ago

One full year has gone by since  the passing of my wife and companion of 27 years. Much has changed in that year, but much is the same. I find that I miss what we had together, especially during our years in the Denver area. I miss our home, our friends our holidays together and … Continue reading One Year Ago →

The Rescue

I'm thinking I should probably put some of these stories down on the old electronic paper... John Hoss was my usual partner in crime and he has long since passed from cancer and I'm no spring chicken anymore either! I'm sure his sisters would like to hear the details of some of our adventures and … Continue reading The Rescue →

Late Winter 2015

Winter 2015 is winding down but you wouldn't know it by going outside. Snow and subzero temperatures last night felt more like January but nevertheless, March is only a week away and with that a quick couple of weeks to the official start of spring. This week finds me busy on several fronts, including the … Continue reading Late Winter 2015 →

Change

The rains of last week have given way to heavy snow today. The north slope of the peak is covered with a fresh white mantle of snow and it is obvious that change is on the way. We were hoping for change on the cancer front as well as we finished our last day of … Continue reading Change →

Confusion

Beautiful morning following yesterdays storms. As I opened my eyes I could see golden light streaming through the autumn color of the aspen trees outside and smell the scent of pine in the gentle breeze coming through the open window. A whole flock of sparrows and finches made a pit stop in our tree this … Continue reading Confusion →

Irony

A beautiful morning this Friday, and a perfect day for Jill Howard to head to Utah for her valiant attempt at a Boston Marathon qualifying time in the Top of Utah Marathon. As I had mentioned in an earlier blog I was going to step out of my comfort zone in my Examiner reporting role … Continue reading Irony →

Patience

Had to drive down to the city yesterday for supplies from the health food store. I hate going down there, it's too hot in the summer and the drivers are insane. It is hard to understand why driving straight down the road at the speed limit while trying to obey the traffic laws regarding lane … Continue reading Patience →

Unsung Heroes

It was a particularly rough day in oncology today and I am utterly humbled by the dedication and compassion of the oncology nurses. The oncology doctors are great with their amazing scientific words of hope in new advancements and medical technology that they provide on their long lap through the most hopeless ward in the … Continue reading Unsung Heroes →