Had a big mix up at the store today. Apparently, when the woman said, ‘Strip down facing me,’ she was referring to my credit card. 😁
Also, regrading hair, Deb recommends looking into wigs. Her mom (metastatic ovarian cancer, diagnosed in her mid-80s) initially resisted but eventually relented. Mom picked a wig that looked like the way she wanted her natural hair to look, but somehow never did more than two days after the hair appointment; Mom said she enjoyed having that "I just got this done!" look. Deb's research found that getting a wig helps most women patients, whether they pick a style that looks "normal" for them or a style that goes in a direction that they never would have with their real hair.
:) Losing my hair is actually low on my list of concerns Jack. I will take into consideration what you shared about your MIL and a wig. ❤️
Side effects are popping up now. Neuropathy is probably the one that is most disconcerting because they have said it can get to a point of irreversibility.
My sister deals with neuropathy along with other issues and she manages. All her health problems started in 2017 and she tries to stay positive most of the time.
Neuropathy I can empathize with! (Actually, I guess hair loss, too, but it's different for guys; plus it's been going on for forty+ years. 😁) It's a T2 diabetes symptom. Irritating, because I never know when they'll manifest.
I do understand that loosing your hair is not at the top of your worry list. Maybe they can go together. I worked for this really kind company that helped kids with C. They invented a shooting game that helped them take their medicines more loyally. But they also threw a party when a child lost their hair. Because it meant that the chemo was taking. Talking about flip-thinking!
If that goes for your chemo too: I hope you loose your hair! So the medicine is doing what it' supposed to.
Hi Marijke… A party to celebrate losing hair. I like it! Thank you. My long time friend and stylist has agreed to shave my head when my hair starts dropping. 😊
Please say Typist things to us? Sometimes these days she’s feeling outnumbered. Even Calliope turned on her yesterday! 😂
Funny you say that? I got my hair cut today and had an urge to get buzzed! I got whacked by a rock at about the same age, but making my dermatologist’s job a bit easier is part of that. I specialize in basal cell carcinomas and the doc suggests keeping my eye on anything suspicious. Out of sight out of view. No buzz.
It's interesting that you say that because, I was just mentioning to my sister about an old bump that I still have on the back of my head from falling down cement steps as a kid.
Just the kind of thing for telegraphic texting! When I renewed contact with my niece some years back, we were texting and her next reply was, “You text in full sentences. With punctuation!”
Last I checked, there were still mixed reviews on pride… With that said, I think Paintist deserves a prize for the plum, Typist deserves a prize for the fruit metaphor, and the girl’s each deserve recognition for staying true to themselves in the face of uncertainty.
When it comes to pride, I think it’s probably more than oK to feel proud of our commitment and efforts.
After all, plums don’t paint themselves and witty banter doesn’t miraculously just show up on the page all by itself…
You have to be “fiercely” committed to show up every day!
Mixed reviews on pride! I recall my dad talking to me about not being prideful… and I also remember him referencing a church sermon that was fueling his thoughts at the time. Chang Tzu said, “Everything can be this; everything can be that.” That’s how I feel about pride. Shunning joy in our efforts doesn’t seem right, but when we let the ego become attached we’re too prideful? Philosophers can debate for centuries to come?
Thanks Bobby! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Had a big mix up at the store today. Apparently, when the woman said, ‘Strip down facing me,’ she was referring to my credit card. 😁
Also, regrading hair, Deb recommends looking into wigs. Her mom (metastatic ovarian cancer, diagnosed in her mid-80s) initially resisted but eventually relented. Mom picked a wig that looked like the way she wanted her natural hair to look, but somehow never did more than two days after the hair appointment; Mom said she enjoyed having that "I just got this done!" look. Deb's research found that getting a wig helps most women patients, whether they pick a style that looks "normal" for them or a style that goes in a direction that they never would have with their real hair.
:) Losing my hair is actually low on my list of concerns Jack. I will take into consideration what you shared about your MIL and a wig. ❤️
Side effects are popping up now. Neuropathy is probably the one that is most disconcerting because they have said it can get to a point of irreversibility.
My sister deals with neuropathy along with other issues and she manages. All her health problems started in 2017 and she tries to stay positive most of the time.
Neuropathy I can empathize with! (Actually, I guess hair loss, too, but it's different for guys; plus it's been going on for forty+ years. 😁) It's a T2 diabetes symptom. Irritating, because I never know when they'll manifest.
I cannot give this reply a heart. Neuropathy gets a big thumb down.
"As straight forward as a pit from a plum." I'm carrying that image for you Gail.
Thank you Kathy. I’m feeling much better today. Sometimes when we feel crummy it’s hard to see that things will get better again.
I think there’s a Heraclitus quote…
https://quotes.thefamouspeople.com/images/quotes/heraclitus-21950.jpg
How true it is!
I do understand that loosing your hair is not at the top of your worry list. Maybe they can go together. I worked for this really kind company that helped kids with C. They invented a shooting game that helped them take their medicines more loyally. But they also threw a party when a child lost their hair. Because it meant that the chemo was taking. Talking about flip-thinking!
If that goes for your chemo too: I hope you loose your hair! So the medicine is doing what it' supposed to.
This is probably a very Typist thing to say :)
All the best.
Hi Marijke… A party to celebrate losing hair. I like it! Thank you. My long time friend and stylist has agreed to shave my head when my hair starts dropping. 😊
Please say Typist things to us? Sometimes these days she’s feeling outnumbered. Even Calliope turned on her yesterday! 😂
You did an awesome job on the plum, I love it! Scarves are pretty but the human skin can be very pretty too.
Thank you Pennie! Curious to see the scar from where I had stitches when I was about 10 years old. I can feel it.
Funny you say that? I got my hair cut today and had an urge to get buzzed! I got whacked by a rock at about the same age, but making my dermatologist’s job a bit easier is part of that. I specialize in basal cell carcinomas and the doc suggests keeping my eye on anything suspicious. Out of sight out of view. No buzz.
Like owning a black lab in the muddy spring thaw season. If you can’t see the dirt, is it really there? 🤷♀️
It's interesting that you say that because, I was just mentioning to my sister about an old bump that I still have on the back of my head from falling down cement steps as a kid.
I was playing with friends. Somebody threw something made of metal and my head was in the wrong place at the right time.
Liked the metaphor. Well framed. Sorry Cal.
We received an honest to goodness TEXTBOOK on metaphor a couple of weeks ago in the mail. Have yet to dive in.
Just the kind of thing for telegraphic texting! When I renewed contact with my niece some years back, we were texting and her next reply was, “You text in full sentences. With punctuation!”
Long live metaphors!
Also! Really like the fruit picture! 😊
Paintist likes it, too.
Last I checked, there were still mixed reviews on pride… With that said, I think Paintist deserves a prize for the plum, Typist deserves a prize for the fruit metaphor, and the girl’s each deserve recognition for staying true to themselves in the face of uncertainty.
When it comes to pride, I think it’s probably more than oK to feel proud of our commitment and efforts.
After all, plums don’t paint themselves and witty banter doesn’t miraculously just show up on the page all by itself…
You have to be “fiercely” committed to show up every day!
Bravo!
Mixed reviews on pride! I recall my dad talking to me about not being prideful… and I also remember him referencing a church sermon that was fueling his thoughts at the time. Chang Tzu said, “Everything can be this; everything can be that.” That’s how I feel about pride. Shunning joy in our efforts doesn’t seem right, but when we let the ego become attached we’re too prideful? Philosophers can debate for centuries to come?
Thanks Bobby! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Poor Typist :-D
She can handle it. 😂