It’s funny being on an island in the 21st century. That old internet, even as a dial-up connection, just brings the world to your door. Even when your door is on a cabin with 15 amps of electricity and no hot water.
Not complaining. I am liking it.
Just so peeps know, the Globe is continuing to do feature articles on cancer, cancer patients, cancer survivors, the politics of cancer, and drugs and research all this week.
And one woman on one of my ovarian cancer e-mail lists actually scrolled through that enormous article and singled out the link for my page. For anyone who can’t make it through the whole article, which is intense, and who wants to see my little claim to fame, you can just go here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20061116.wdayinthelife33/BNStory/cancer/home
It’s been interesting in a painful sort of way to read those stories. I confess, I made it through about 80% of the Saturday article and then my head collapsed. And has been experiencing major structural damage ever since. It’s weird to parachute back through time and remember all those feelings and fears, real fears. It was pretty intense. It was interesting to have all that happen while I am out here in my little cabin and more or less on my own. That was okay. Not fun, but okay. And really, I am learning about being alone and figuring things out. So, it was a rocky ride, but it feels like there is a shift that is starting to take place, slowly. One hopes, anyway.
Anyway, all in all, it’s good. It’s hard but it’s good.
And I continue to be impressed by the folks at the Globe and all the work they have done on this cancer series. It’s painful to read, but it’s a good thing and I think it’s good for people to have this exposure.
Roger Dodger, over and out.
Spike…thank you so much for posting the link to the Globe and Mail article. I read your story first, and then went back and read every single one from beginning to end. All of them were so moving and in many cases, very informative as well. I hope you are doing well and enjoying island life. Thank you again for the link.
I saw your previous post and made my way through all of them till I found yours. I have to admit that after reading so many, I was both moved by the successes and depth of emotion, yet angered by the tragedy. Thank you for sharing and being so open about this journey.
Kinky regards
I read the entire series by the G&M. When I came upon your story I copied your name (hoping I could find your site). I have visited here before, heard your story, perhaps a year ago.. I am looking forward to catching up on all the living you have been doing,
Amy