One of the things I am learning as I continue on this Unexpected Journey is to look for patterns of side-affects as I go through chemotherapy. In the beginning, it …

I have loved animals from as far back as I remember. All kinds—well, except foxes, but we’ll talk about that some other time. When I was six years old, we …

The Gong Show. Now just a memory. Until today. This new “Gong Show” turns out to mean success. The wonderful staff at the Fairfax Hospital radiation clinic have a tradition …

On Thanksgiving Day I went to INOVA Fairfax Hospital to get a blood transfusion.  It turned into four. It was, naturally, not what I was expecting. It was Turkey Day …

Praying for the people of Sutherland Springs, TX – for their families, friends and neighbors, for the people of Texas, and for all who grieve this nigiht. Abide with me, …

When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so weary When troubles come, and my heart burdened be Then, I am still and wait here in the silence Until you …

Don’t miss this one. One thought though. Note which “influencial” cities Bono cites near the end of interview. If he wants to get where “America” is now, get why the …

When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high And don’t be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There’s a golden sky And the …

I cannot recommend high enough HBO’s amazing mini-series John Adams. A must-watch (and the whole thing really is a must-watch) is Episode Two: Independence. It should be watched every July …