It's happy hour somewhere!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

It's happy hour somewhere!

My and my AfroDizziac robe.

10 comments:

Sean Melom said...: Man, that's one big ass coffee cup.; August 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Deborah in MN said...: I have one of those myself as a recent guest of Abbott Northwestern, and unfortunately it's not high grade coffee, just ice chips and water. They do have really good ice chips - perfect for sucking on after the surgeon rips your throat open and chops out part of your spine. I'm kinda snarly today. Sorry.; August 27, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Emily said...: like. :); August 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Eclector2 said...: It's good to see you clowning around. I'm glad that you feel better than you did yesterday.

It was kind of weird having both you and Deb in the same hospital today! But I felt that you were both in good hands. That was a relief.; August 27, 2011 at 10:38 PM
Deborah in MN said...: We ought to get together at last. I'm in observation around the corner from ER. Hope you're getting the TLC I am. It was special but surreal to be here with the two people who gave me life but weren't able to raise me and feel very connected and cared for. I appreciate you sharing their time and attention with me.; August 28, 2011 at 2:40 AM
M said...: They are great people and they care deeply for us! I'm planning to come fund you in then next few hours after Shower, breakfast, etc.; August 28, 2011 at 9:42 AM
M said...: "Find" I mean. Still crosseyed!

And yep my spirits improve as the pain slips away. Though I am missing the sun and this is starting to feel more like a minimum security prison (with really nice guards) after a few days.; August 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Colleen said...: What was the name of that movie that afrodiziac came from????? gonna drive me nuts, wasn't Jane Curtain the drunk mom?; August 28, 2011 at 10:08 PM
M said...: Colleen, it was OC and Stiggs with Martin Mull (and Jane Curtain!); August 29, 2011 at 12:56 AM
colleen said...: Thanks; August 29, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Who is this guy, anyhow?

In early June, 2010 I was told that I have a high-grade Urothelial Carcinoma (bladder cancer), also known as Transitional Cell Carcinoma or TCC. This sucks, as you can imagine. This is my attempt to capture, record and share my ongoing experiences and thoughts during this time.

More about me, for those who are keeping score: I'm in my mid-40's, caucasian, urban, don't smoke (bladder cancer is even more common among smokers than lung cancer, oddly). I teach, go to grad school, and I have worked as a copywriter, journalist and art director in the past. I'm also a musician when the stars align properly.

On 7/28/11 I learned that I am now classified as having Stage 4 Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma, with evidence of the disease having spread to the lymph system and to my lungs. This means that the cancer is classified as "incurable" and being in remission or becoming cancer-free is not expected, and would border on the miraculous. Chemo is my friend now, and it will keep the disease as subdued as possible.

When given lemons, one makes lemonade.

[Edit: Michael passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012.
- Kevin]

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Saturday, August 27, 2011