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Hope
Hope can seem listless sometimes. Hope can feel like too much effort. Hope can feel pointless. Hope can seem overshadowed and beaten down by fear.
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History
I almost called this one “Baggage” because – while this is at its core a history of my family’s experiences of cancer – I recognize the possibility that I carry it like baggage.
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Scattered
Yesterday was the first day for a group that I’ve joined at a local community fitness center for people who have been or are living with cancer. It was a mess.
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Lingering
It’s been several days since my final radiation treatment. I shared my final online check-in and a photo of my mask and graduation certificate. I was overwhelmed by the emotions from that day and from the many responses. In some ways, I still am.
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Layers
It’s a particularly cruel thing that applying the cream to soothe your burning and peeling skin also highlights the hairs that are falling out.
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Acclimation
What’s been happening with the radiation? How’s it going? Here’s a bit about acclimation…
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Radiation
So I met with a radiation oncologist who had a plan… but then decided that there was a slight risk…
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Changing My Social Media Mind
As a clergy person, how is it best to interact with church members on social media? Is full separation best? Full inclusion? Perhaps there’s some middle ground…
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Guitar Mayhem
What do you do when you accidentally destroy your only electric guitar? You can rebuild it. We have the technology.
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A Little VH Love
Anyone who has known me for long enough knows that I’m a pretty big fan of Van Halen. After a mishap between my Stratocaster and my car, I rebuilt and repainted inspired by Eddie’s Frankenstrat (and perhaps photos of that in a future post). To be fair, my real Van Halen love is with Sammy…