Handsome Old Dogs
November 4, 2020
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To get away from the election craziness, I went to a Volvo dealer to pick up a part but when I pulled onto the lot
Category: Life
The Last Sunday Paper
November 1, 2020
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I got up early this morning and drove over to the train station to go downtown on the 0728. I walked into our beloved, albeit
Looking for the Next Best Thing
October 26, 2020
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If my life was like an amusement park roller coaster I would be raising my hands far above my head at that big, scary coaster
It is Written
October 21, 2020
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Somewhere along the intersecting continuum of human language and written words we have come to appreciate the lasting effect of our words and expressions upon
The Devil I Know
August 8, 2020
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At exactly 4:30 this morning I began my re-start on the original targeted chemotherapy medication for my leukemia. I take this early each day and
Trains, Planes and Barges
August 6, 2020
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I had but one job today: visit with my onco team downtown for a checkup of my cancer status. and a quick antigen test for
I’ll take ‘So Easy’ for $1000, Alex.
July 26, 2020
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The revised targeted chemo regimen for the leukemia component of my new downhill life started out with the best of intentions. But within just a
Caged Bird
July 15, 2020
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Today I am transitioning to a different targeted chemo protocol at the suggestion of my hematologist. I do my usual meds between 0400 – 0500
Larry Hair
July 2, 2020
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After four months of waiting I was able to legally get a haircut yesterday. Given how long barbershops have been closed here in Philadelphia, finding
Tricycle Rumble 1956
May 22, 2020
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My first day of school involved a tricycle, a schoolyard gang fight and me. My mother offered to walk me to my first day of