It is with much sorrow that I share the news of the loss of a dear friend. Gertrude, my beloved yellow toe nail finally detached 12 weeks post crush fracture of my big toe. Sadly, she was the victim of a tragic accident when a heavy umbrella base fell on her at the end of July. […]
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Thankfully for many most readers, my posts are becoming more and more spaced out. Not spaced out as in weird (no one would consider my posts weird), but spaced out as in more time between posts. I don’t have much to report these days regarding my brawl with health issues. This is a good thing, don’t get […]
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Zeus and his fellow gods and goddesses on Mt. Olympus must really be Greecing the skids for me. It seems every time I’m ordered to spend weeks off my feet, Zeus sends his special spectacle to the rescue! Back in 1988, I went into preterm labor with Mychaela and was put on bed rest for eight weeks, […]
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My son, Rex and I reported to Pamplona’s Plaza Consistorial, joining the other couple thousand runners (encierros) before 7am. Some were praying. Some were rereretying Nike laces. Some were doing nifty 1960’s-style warm up moves/stretches. They were male. They were young. They were eyeing me with a “What the f are you doing here?” look. One came […]
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Another Bucket List day was provided by our friends, the Friedmanns, who formed a team to benefit the wonderful organization, Shatterproof, by rappelling down a 16-story Newport Center office building in Newport Beach, CA. Hell yes! Where do I sign? My long-time friends, Kathie and Kathleen were assigned as my co-rappellettes, and I was stoked! We […]
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I am a very lucky girl/boy (see post Come On, Man!) for many reasons, but a biggie reason is my fantastical friends. Two of my bestest girly friends, Jae and Kristin, thought it would be fun celebrating my gender confusion/double DNA with a Dudes’ Day Out. Who the f am I to say no to that? Off […]
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Man Oh Man! Boy Oh Boy! I may not have the balls to post this. Well, actually… I’ve just got to man up. It’s mandatory I let the tomcat outta the bag. No maneuvering around it. Have you noticed any changes in my mannerisms? I’ve got to carefully manage this manuscript. I must not manipulate you any […]
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I’ve been going along, living each day, thanks to my amazing brother, family and friends. Back in the saddle of life kinda thing. I was literally just thinking that I was getting into a rut, even taking my miracle life for granted. – Enter Saturday morning – My face was puffier, more inflamed and fuglier […]
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I can’t believe I’m writing this, but it’s been THREE years since my transplant! Everything I’ve been able to do these past three years is Because Leason! I love my Bronor! (Bro + Donor) Dr. F has been reducing my meds over the past year, and as I took less and less immune suppressants, he […]
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My amazing friend and super supporter, Jared Reichbaum of Walking Across Amarrowca and epic beard-growing fame, is already in Colorado, quickly making his way to California! Simply stupendous in every way! His goal is to arrive in time to complete the last official leg of his incredible 7-month journey at the Be The Match Walk+Run in […]
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JOSELYN'S BRAWL 