The coast house has been in need of a little TLC which Kim, Dave & I were able to provide. Our list is still long, mainly yard work, but some jobs were completed. Above photo is sunset at Patterson beach just south of Waldport on Jan 2. We set Dave to work on the smokeContinue reading “Coast House Weekend”
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Holiday Cards? Again?
Every year, since art reintroduced itself back into my life, I contemplate card designs for the winter holiday. The first design, about 10 yrs ago, was a block print on uncooperative wood. The next year was some uneventful snowflakes, silk screened on card stock. Another year it was a collaborative card with Dave, moving partsContinue reading “Holiday Cards? Again?”
November Oncologist Visit
Hard to believe that yet another four weeks have passed since my dad’s last visit to the oncologist. Where has time gone this month? Lee has remained stable over the past 3 months. Late November stats: weight 162lb., hemoglobin 10.6, white blood cell 3._? (didn’t write the number down but lower than what the doctorContinue reading “November Oncologist Visit”
Checking off projects
Seems like it’s been a while since posting any images of current lantern projects. Pregnancy has slowed me down a tad in energy and enthusiasm, but hopefully things are looking more rosy in the coming weeks. Texas Donation: Only missing the lamp guts. A Monday trip to my local lighting shop should take care ofContinue reading “Checking off projects”
Happy 2 Year Anniversary MeMe
Have you ever had a cat choose you as their owner? Two years ago, this happened to our household. She started hanging around and sleeping next to our garage. Super friendly and well fed, we knew her home couldn’t be too far away, but she wouldn’t leave. It took about 2 weeks before she conqueredContinue reading “Happy 2 Year Anniversary MeMe”
What the cats bring in
Living with two cats can be quite lovely but devastating to the local environment. Yes, I know we should keep them as indoor only cats, but our current household situation doesn’t quite allow it. I have great guilt over the issue of allowing cats outdoors. Growing up with an avid birdwatcher and nature conservationist makesContinue reading “What the cats bring in”
Steady Improvement
It’s been a while since updating folks on Lee’s progress with cancer. On Monday I took him in for blood work. We had been watching him for signs indicating a decrease in his red blood cells, something the doctor thought might occur prior to the next blood draw. Fortunately, Lee’s blood cells & platelets haveContinue reading “Steady Improvement”
New experiences at the oncologist
Monday was marked by a visit to see “the little red haired boy” also known as the oncologist. The visit started by having 3 vials of blood taken. After the PA took the medical changes, etc, we saw Dr. F. He did a check over of Lee, talked about any changes with his body, painContinue reading “New experiences at the oncologist”
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”
Back home
Lee returned home to the couch Thursday. On Wednesday his dance card was full at the hospital. They started the morning with a bone aspiration for biopsy, shifting to a full body radiography from head to toe with pirouettes and more blood work that indicated he needed a transfusion. By evening he was receiving 2Continue reading “Back home”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 