When settled rules are ignored they get angry. Common courtesy wants to fight. Good manners want a go in the octagon. Eventually things calm down in what I understand is called ‘normalized’, as in: The New Normal.
CHEMO STORY FROM THE MEMOIR WIP
February 22, 2024 by
One chemo story is not much different than another: Cancer diagnosis, testing, further testing, test some more, then sign up for the juice. Not much different until it’s you, and it’s your story. So why not write it? Here’s what it looks like:
A BIKE RIDE TOO FAR WITH DUBIOUS REWARDS
August 17, 2021 by
A good bike ride is a cause for celebration and a good bike makes all the difference. Better yet, a good bike seat makes all the difference. But there’s more: bike shorts with a big old pad, water and food for a longer ride, and the determination to finish what you started. That last part […]
COVID19 DEATHS NOT THE NORM TO ENDURE
December 10, 2020 by
Covid19 deaths will never be normal for anyone who has been with loved ones in their final moments. My mother-in-law had a massive stroke the doctors called an unsurvivable brain bleed. It even sounds bad. For two days she responded to conversation with closed eyes and a hand squeeze for yes or no. Her last […]
Neck Cancer … What Is It Good For … Absolutely Nothing
July 26, 2018 by
A reader left a comment recently that moved me to respond in a universal way. Hey Patrick, Thanks for coming over to boomerpdx. A quick question: How did you find me and this topic. I write about it a lot, but not too many show up in comments like you. I’m glad you’ll […]
CANCER RESEARCH THROUGH BETTER BEER
July 2, 2018 by
“I’m buying you a beer,” G said. “That’s awfully nice, but you don’t have to,” I said. “It’s that one,” he said. “Which one?” I asked. “At the bottom of the Daily Specials.” I looked at the beer menu and didn’t see it. “Where are the specials?” […]
DIVORCE NEW NORMAL: “WAS IT ANOTHER GUY?”
March 15, 2018 by
Older people, a goal baby boomers are moving toward at hyper speed, have heard more joy and heartache than anyone else. We’ve got at least ten thousand hours in each encompassing most every possible outcome. At recent bar stop I learned a whole new take on divorce for modern times. It came […]
NORMAL TO NEW NORMAL A SHORTER WALK
March 2, 2018 by
Exercise geeks always have something wrong. Not the biggest complainers in any room I’m in, but it’s always something. Why? Because small nagging aches and pains are proof of a finely tuned machine. Like a racehorse where every muscle glistens down the backstretch. Or a fastball pitcher, guys who look like their […]
WORLD CANCER DAY DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY CANCER TREATMENT
February 6, 2018 by
Everyone is different. How different is the question. And the answer? World Cancer Day is one of the differences. Some embrace it, some ignore it, while still others share. Call this a share.
MAKE NEW NORMAL BETTER THAN OLD NORMAL? THAT’S THE NEW JOB
January 6, 2018 by
I’ll never to get used to hearing about the ‘new normal,’ which is a pretty common topic after cancer treatment. “How is your new normal?” I’ve heard. “Do you miss the things you can’t do anymore?” I’ve heard. What’s the right answer? There is no right answer, but the questions ought to serve […]
