Author: Jim

A much needed visit

Some of us are lucky enough to have a few friends whose absence makes no difference in our relationship. My cousin, Jan, is one of those. I hadn’t seen her for over a decade. (Read More)

Best party ever

Had a great family get-together. It was a combined birthday for my aunt and uncle. (Actually they are my cousins, but since they are considerably older than myself I call them aunt and uncle.) (Read More)

Make the first move

I should have caught onto this sooner. Being somewhat dense is my best excuse. When you have an issue you live with, such as leukemia, you come to think of it as just part (Read More)

A blessing in the package

It’s warm and beautiful out. We Washitonians appreciate sunny days. It almost always rains up here. (Shhhh… I know fellow Washitonians, that’s not true, but I’m trying to discourage outsiders from moving in.) I (Read More)

Another “friend” has come to call

Had my eye pressure checked today. It’s good. I’ve got glaucoma but it is well controlled with drops. I’m considering a “cold laser” treatment so I won’t have to use the expensive drops anymore. (Read More)

Independence Day

Hi all… Happy 4th of July! It’s our country’s Independence Day. A good day to also celebrate our independence from worry and fear. I believe worry and especially fear are tools Leuk can use (Read More)

Good report

I now have my June blood test results. I’ve added them to my “score card” page if you want to see them compared to preious results. It looks like Leuk is taking the slow (Read More)

Keep swimming

Hi gang. I’ve been away from this blog for some time. For the last few weeks I’ve stopped thinking of myself as a writer. It’s more hideous than that actually. I have stopped thinking (Read More)

As healthy as a 60 year old horse

I had my annual physical yesterday. Well, it has actually been 3 years so I guess its my tri-annual physical. Anyway, my family physician gave me a good report. Good blood pressure, good cholesterol (Read More)