tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post730519579543572007..comments2024-03-28T05:15:00.483-07:00Comments on Buddies in the Saddle: View from the plateauRon Scheerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-83752184847336188432014-10-21T08:52:01.802-07:002014-10-21T08:52:01.802-07:00Got it, David. Thanks.Got it, David. Thanks.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-41261923761314685682014-10-21T08:51:38.049-07:002014-10-21T08:51:38.049-07:00I know a little about Diwali, and it sounds wonder...I know a little about Diwali, and it sounds wonderful. I hope yours this year fills the months to come with light and enjoyment.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-50945948233377864802014-10-21T08:47:25.296-07:002014-10-21T08:47:25.296-07:00Yes, cancer treatment is like taking one poison to...Yes, cancer treatment is like taking one poison to counter the effect of another poison.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-5752062757432192762014-10-21T08:45:52.111-07:002014-10-21T08:45:52.111-07:00So far, I get by without anti-depressants. But los...So far, I get by without anti-depressants. But losing pets to the coyotes (a real risk here) would be truly hard on me.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-50883041011029095822014-10-21T01:01:43.967-07:002014-10-21T01:01:43.967-07:00I'm so happy for you. I don't recall your ...I'm so happy for you. I don't recall your saying that you're on anti-depressants and if you're not, I congratulate your mind for being able to deal with all of this. I've cut mine by 50 percent, but when a shock comes my way, like the coyote getting a favorite cat, it's 100 percent again until the pain is softer. I hope your pain is softer now, Ron.leaves on the Raney Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711219595014372212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-21156184907628318072014-10-20T13:21:31.078-07:002014-10-20T13:21:31.078-07:00I don't know what happened to my comment I jus...I don't know what happened to my comment I just posted; if you get duplicate posts from me that's why. Just good news on the results of the latest tests. Your writing is so melodic that I didn't need to listen to the music. Patti, I hope your health issues resolve soon. Laurie Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429604692700662254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-61602224670036439512014-10-20T07:05:07.701-07:002014-10-20T07:05:07.701-07:00Do be aware that chemo and radiation therapy may c...Do be aware that chemo and radiation therapy may cause some bone weakening. At least it did in Lana's case. Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-77165939260838031812014-10-20T03:09:21.842-07:002014-10-20T03:09:21.842-07:00We are having our own health issues right now. So ...We are having our own health issues right now. So all of this seems both scary and soothing if that makes sense. Michigan is not a happy place to be from now until May. I am glad you are in a more rewarding spot. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-2535590736596049152014-10-20T02:36:02.399-07:002014-10-20T02:36:02.399-07:00I won't forget this sentence: "I just kn...I won't forget this sentence: "I just know that the finality of one’s days has a way of injecting “disruptive innovation” into the day’s passing moments." As for jazz I continue to listen to a lot of Thelonious Monk. Here's my current favorite this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zriS77PCaTkDavid Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-7653630339909194302014-10-19T23:23:31.588-07:002014-10-19T23:23:31.588-07:00Ron, I'm happy to hear the positive news on th...Ron, I'm happy to hear the positive news on the health front. May it keep coming your way. India is three days away from celebrating Diwali—the festival of lights—now observed universally. On this joyous occasion, I wish you and your wife a "Happy Diwali" and a life filled with good health, peace, happiness, and prosperity.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3434602314756730550.post-65626822469503019922014-10-19T17:50:58.490-07:002014-10-19T17:50:58.490-07:00My God, the things we share, and I don't have ...My God, the things we share, and I don't have cancer. Thank you for this.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com