- Franciscan Blessing
Here are the most recent posts from my journals
This was a great piece of non fiction. Molly Stillman’s story of blowing through a $250K inheritance and digging out of debt is unique yet strangely relatable. Her connection to Lynda Van Devanter—her mom and one of the Vietnam nurses who inspired The Women—adds even more depth. It’s a mix of laughter, heartbreak, and hope.
Larry—my cousin, not my dad—has a blood cancer. It is not the same as mine, and not leukemia. It has some huge name that even he cannot remember. Bust so far Larry is doing well. He sent me a picture a week or so ago of him in an infusion chair reading a book. I usually do email. I think I like Larry’s idea. Like most cancer patients, he has a long row to hoe. But along with treatment, he is also finding out what ELSE he can do.
Jeri and I are in Utah visiting Cole and Mallory. We rode 11 miles. I ate a hotdog, chips, and 2 cookies. Then we rode another 11 miles. I think that will end up being roughly a zero-calorie gain or loss for the whole ride. But it was cool to see new views and hang out with them!
My Dad bought me this shirt a few months ago. The bottles say: PARTY PANTS. The joke here is that I don’t drink. I never have. And I have maybe been to three parties in my entire life. He knows that and got me the shirt anyway. Ha!