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To Goa or Not to Goa… that is the question!

Last night Dave came home late. Not terribly surprising since things have been a tad hectic at work. He told me about a “hot” meter that has to be sent out today by 2pm and his production floor staff had disassembled it in the process of trying to figure out a problem. Yikes! A comedyContinue reading “To Goa or Not to Goa… that is the question!”

Lee update…another non-art posting!

This is just a quick note about yesterday’s successful kyphoplasty. He and I spent the vast majority of the day at Riverbend waiting for his procedure to start. Fortunately we had the opportunity to see many familiar faces in the CATH prep & recovery area. It’s probably a bad thing to start knowing all theContinue reading “Lee update…another non-art posting!”

Paper Screen Project

Here is the paper screen/ shoji screen project I learned during Helen Hiebert’s “Paper in 3D” class at Sitka. Each panel is 6″ wide by 12″ tall and created using balsa wood. Cutting lace paper to cover one side of project. Gluing down paper. Front and back covered in Thai paper. Next step is hinges.Continue reading “Paper Screen Project”

MRI Today

Lee is already at the imaging place for his MRI as I write this note. This will determine if another kyphoplasty can be performed on Wednesday. We are uncertain if his new medications will interfere with the procedure. More to find out later! Saturday was my Lee day. When I spend the day with himContinue reading “MRI Today”

T-7: Busted!

Wednesday was spent in Eugene with Lee. His pain was so acute that we spent 5 hrs at the ER only to have them tell us that “yes, you did break another vertebrae and we don’t want you to stay here.” Fortunately they dosed him with some pretty good stuff that made it bearable toContinue reading “T-7: Busted!”

Chemo start

Yes, I realize that several of you are waiting for images from the Sitka workshop. Have patience little grasshopper! They will come. There are other things happening this week of a bit more importance. Today I’ll be going down to Eugene to be extra ears for how the chemo will work, and what side effectsContinue reading “Chemo start”

Sitka on the horizon…

Today I’ll be heading coastal to settle in for another great class at Sitka. My art brain has been squished to oblivion due to all the other goings on and the 4 day workshop will be an excellent escape from everything. So, what am I signed up for? More Paper!!! Helen Hieberts 3D paper class.Continue reading “Sitka on the horizon…”

Trips to Eugene

This week has been filled with almost daily trips to Eugene. Mike was down on Monday for the oncology visit with Lee. I’ve been down the other days to help with lunch and offer side diversion for his time on the couch. Today my nephew Jeff will be chauffeuring Lee to a noon appointment. Tonight,Continue reading “Trips to Eugene”

Report from the Oncologist….via Mike

My brother Mike had the grand opportunity to take Lee in for his first oncology visit. This was his report of the day: A grand time was had by all! Oh, sorry that’s supposed to be at the end. Kinda like desert first. …I’m in favor… Anyway, after about two hours of front end B.S.Continue reading “Report from the Oncologist….via Mike”

unexpected visitors

On Tuesday night I discovered an unexpected friend the cats brought home. We are unfortunately very familiar with the four legged variety they wine and dine upon or let loose in the giant mouse hotel we call home. This one was a little different. This is a baby black cap chickadee. It spent almost aContinue reading “unexpected visitors”