Here's where that line comes from:
“Mockingbird Wish Me Luck” (Charles Bukowski)
Author: Patti Niehoff
I read and I write and I think. I survive.
strength in unity, or somesuch
It turns out that a good friend of ours, Jim, not only has my same sort of cancer, but my same oncologist. I get to meet this oncologist at lunchtime, and I meet Jim for coffee in half an hour. I’m starting to feel normal again, except for the great drowsiness that Ambien brings. Mockingbird, … Continue reading strength in unity, or somesuch
A (very small) (very very small) silver lining
All clouds just have to have silver linings, right? Some sort of law of nature or somesuch. Who knew? Well, here’s my contribuiton: I’m off my diet. Why? I’m not slimmer. Actually, that’s sort of why I’m off my diet. Our Friend Sally, the anesthesiologist, said, “I want you beefed up for surgery!” I have … Continue reading A (very small) (very very small) silver lining
I learn a new language
The CAT scan took place last night, and was surprisingly quick. Preparing me for the scan took slightly longer than the scan itself. No gown or anything, just me and my clothes, sans jeans (metal buttons). IV contrast added, which felt something like a hot flash, so I was used to it. Twice sliding through … Continue reading I learn a new language
