She was the love, for certain, of my life.
By popular demand… or, really, a polite request… below is the Eulogy from the memorial service for Kathy. It’s 100% the same. I didn’t wear my glasses, so I may…
A Celebration of Kathy
Kathryn Jo Planansky (1958 – 2024) A spirit to light up a room. Kathryn Jo Planansky, 65, of Boise, Idaho, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on…
Revitalizing the Blog. Or, When Cancer Rears Its Ugly Head
Earlier in 2024 I said to myself, “Hey, You, you haven’t put anything on that blog in a long time, maybe it’s time to just archive it and turn it…
Keeping the Faith
Note: Dusting off some older drafts, this popped up. This event took place a few years back. ♪If it seems like I’ve been lost In let’s remember♪ I can see…
I Tip My Hat, to My Hats. Fare thee well.
I didn’t count the hats. It’s surprising because I counted so many other things during that year. THE year. That time I’ve started referring to as “back when I was…
An Open Letter to Oncology Healthcare Workers
The following is a somewhat edited version of what I shared with the hospital staff that cared for me while I was in-patient for my chemotherapy and various infections/dramas over…
Chemo/Cancer: By the Numbers
I like to count things, so during the past 17 months, these are things I counted.Beginning with the initial visit to the ENT the beginning of December of 2014 after…
The Rise of Machines on my Midday Walk
I made it outdoors today at two different times to take a short walk in the Sun. I truly believe that Sunshine has healing powers along with fresh air. Walking…
Food: The Good, The Bad, the Icky
These days, I know I’m on an up-swing after a chemo treatment when I start to want a tuna salad sandwich. Soon after the tuna salad on toast, I’ll want…