"The results of the biopsy were not what we had hope for" the doctor told me as I sat with him in the physician consultation room. He was still in his scrubs with his shower cap- like head gear on, having just got the results from the pathologist after the surgery.He explained that Sam has … Continue reading Cancer Rears Its Ugy Head

Well the big day has come and gone. I would like to be able to say that I am none the worse for wear, but that isn't true. I believe that yesterday was one of the more crappy days I've had in a while. Sixty. Who'd of thunk it? Certainly not me. Every time I … Continue reading Sixty And Counting

So here it is. Sunday is creeping up fast on me and it is really freaking me out. Birthdays have never bothered me. Only a number I say. A really big number. And besides, we get to party and have fun and of course there are presents....and cake, we can't forget the cake.My follow-up appointment … Continue reading A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Lose

Who can forget Moe, Larry and Curly when they were playing Doctors on the Three Stooges? When we were kids, we would run home from school and watch them on TV and laugh our heads off.For at least the last 20 years, there has been a lot of discussion and attempts to reform America's Health … Continue reading Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard

Okay, so yes, we are going to talk about me turning sixty again, so get your barf bags out. Here we go.It was March 17th, St. Patty's morn' and I had taken up my usual position on the sofa, in front of the TV with my computer at my side. The Today show was on … Continue reading Speedbump On The Way To Sixty

Antidepressants are the most prescribed medications in the United States. Approximately 10% of the population is taking some sort of mood enhancer or mind altering drug for depression. In the decade from 1995 to 2005 the number doubled, thanks in part to commercials saturating the television networks by drug companies, pushing their antidepressants. According to … Continue reading Going Cold Turkey Into The Rest Of My Life

It's been a while since we've heard from this particular character in my life and I thought we should catch up with her progress.The last four months have been a whirl wind of sorts, what with selling the house, trying to find a new place to live and moving all within a two week period, … Continue reading The Not So Incredible Shrinking Woman (The Saga Continuuues…)

In our search for a Catholic church, we found ourselves at St. Julian Eymard, my cousin's church in Elk Grove Village. It was the first Sunday of Lent, appropriate because I had not been to Mass in two weeks, and why not start the season off by going? I seem to be good at starting … Continue reading Trying To Head North In The South Bound Lane

Our hearts are heavy tonight as the Grand Dame of our house, Sophie, is in the doggy hospital seriously ill with liver cancer. She has been a part of our life for 13 years. Our protector, confidant and friend.I remember the cold, snowy February night we traveled to Comstock in response to an ad in … Continue reading Good Girl, Sophie

This past Sunday we visited our second Catholic Church, St. Theresa Church in Palatine, IL. It is only 5 miles from us and Palatine seems to be a nice city. It has a population of approximately 65,000. We are getting used to looking like tourists while trying to find the front door of the church. … Continue reading In Search Of A Church