Sugar Water For My Dopamine-Depleted Brain, featuring George Saunders
In which I discuss using George Saunders’ A Swim in a Pond in the Rain as a temporary antidote to my possibly dropped dopamine levels.
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Introducing ATOMIC HABITS
Wherein I intro the book Atomic Habits, which may yet change my life!
Ups and Downs
The first weeks after my colectomy are a series of ups and downs, but I’m learning how to traverse them.
So Far, So Good – Post-Op Report
What recovery looks like, five days after a laparoscopic colectomy.
Last Day With Colon
(On the last day before my full colectomy, I prepare for surgery) Tomorrow is my colectomy. My surgery 20 years ago was what they call a “hemi-colectomy,” because it removed about half my colon. Some friends came to visit in the hospital back then and brought me a get well card adorned with a bold, graphic: ; It was funny. … Read more
How Often Will I Poop After My Colectomy?
(Two days before my full colectomy, I talk in too-much detail about what my “poop-life” might be like afterwards, because everyone wants to know but doesn’t want to ask.) Although it’s a little awkward to talk about poop and our pooping equipment, I’ve had some anxiety about what life will be like after a full colectomy, … Read more
Write about THIS (All the Woo-Woo, #2)
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“My Hulk” published in Altered Reality Magazine
I wrote a short-short story called “My Hulk” that was posted yesterday in Altered Reality Magazine. Fun! I have a writing / social group that I attend occasionally, and our ten-minute writing warmup consists free-writing from prompts. One of the prompts a few weeks ago was “the hulk is real.” This inspired a few paragraphs … Read more
Updates from Limbo – Decision Made
As my colectomy surgery date approaches, I deal with a pre-surgery limbo and also make my final decision on whether to undergo a prophylactic oophorectomy.
Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
Yesterday, March 22, was Lynch Syndrome Awareness day. Today I posted a version of this to Facebook: I’ve dragged my feet about posting, I think partly because I tend to resist to “cancer awareness” campaigns. Maybe it’s the Midwesterner in me that is skeptical about making a “big fuss” out of things. I suspect the … Read more