Lovin' Comedy Central tonight, they are looping the Southpark episode that makes fun of Kanye West. (we've flipped over to the channel and it's been on several times tonight already).
I'm not a Southpark fan, but I think it's funny that they chose this way to voice their opinion.
Never liked Kanye, and now I have more reason to dislike him.
Congratulations Taylor on the VMA award, and for your class in handling an awkward situation.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Pancreatic cancer sucks
Sorry Mama about the "sucks", but it does. As I was sitting there, thinking of Eron being at Ronda's visitation and me wanting/needing to be there, but not able to. I was thinking about how bad pancreatic cancer is. It strikes so fast and so visciously. It took Ronda. And then, what pops up as the breaking news headline? Patrick Swayze dies at age 57 of pancreatic cancer.
So, yeah, pancreatic cancer sucks.
So, yeah, pancreatic cancer sucks.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Bucket List
Do you have a bucket list?
I don't actually have one, but thinking of Ronda, I'm reminded of how short life can be. I have a few things about which I've said "I'd like to do that before I die", but that's about it. I may have to start my bucket list.
I don't actually have one, but thinking of Ronda, I'm reminded of how short life can be. I have a few things about which I've said "I'd like to do that before I die", but that's about it. I may have to start my bucket list.
- to visit every state in the United States (am about 2/3 there)
- to go to Scotland / Ireland
- to actually SEE the Alps instead of standing in Zurich and imaging them because you can't see them because of the clouds
- to visit New England in the fall
- to go on an Alaskan cruise
- to learn a new language
Most of mine involve travel. I'm not much for physical stunts like bungee jumping or skydiving.
I'll have to think about what I'd like to add to the list.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Letters
I went in search of my yearbook from the year Ronda and I were in 9th grade together. I can't find it anywhere, and I'm bummed. I know I have a few other pictures of her, but where those are escapes me at the moment.
While on the search for the yearbook, I ran across a couple of boxes of old letters - jackpot! I found a stack of letters from Ronda. I read several of them, and oh -- what problems we had at age 16. I was laughing out loud at some of them. At least I'm able to smile some in the midst of the tears.
Several times over the years, I've thought that I should just throw those boxes away, but tonight, I'm so glad that I never did!
That's one thing I miss in the age of email and chat and text messaging - is the tangible letter, seeing the handwriting, the extra expression in the words expressed with underlining or hearts to dot i's.
The letters from her span several years, so I'll sit down, probably tomorrow and read through all of them.
I also ran across names long forgotten and names of those I still love and keep in contact with.
Maybe I'll write someone a letter soon.
While on the search for the yearbook, I ran across a couple of boxes of old letters - jackpot! I found a stack of letters from Ronda. I read several of them, and oh -- what problems we had at age 16. I was laughing out loud at some of them. At least I'm able to smile some in the midst of the tears.
Several times over the years, I've thought that I should just throw those boxes away, but tonight, I'm so glad that I never did!
That's one thing I miss in the age of email and chat and text messaging - is the tangible letter, seeing the handwriting, the extra expression in the words expressed with underlining or hearts to dot i's.
The letters from her span several years, so I'll sit down, probably tomorrow and read through all of them.
I also ran across names long forgotten and names of those I still love and keep in contact with.
Maybe I'll write someone a letter soon.
Ronda update
September 12, 2009 about 3:46 pm Tulsa time, Ronda passed away.
Godspeed Ronda. You'll always be in my heart.
Godspeed Ronda. You'll always be in my heart.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Update on Ronda
Eron was able to visit Ronda today. She said it was one of the hardest things she's ever done to see such a good friend in such bad shape. She was able to tell her that we both love her and are thinking about her. That makes me feel better to know that she was able to tell her, esp since I'm not able to be there.
I pray that her remaining time is spent without pain. God bless.
I pray that her remaining time is spent without pain. God bless.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Thinking of Ronda
Just a few days ago, I learned Ronda, my friend of 30 years is dying of pancreatic cancer. She is in an end of life facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I've been trying to recall when it was that I last saw her. I remember the day I saw her, I just don't remember the year.
My friend Eron and I had been trying to find her because we'd lost touch for a while. We tracked her down and when I visited Tulsa, Eron and I took a trip down the Indian Nation Turnpike and made a visit to her. We had a great time.
I guess in the back of my mind, I've always thought there was plenty of time for reunions, visits, emails, Facebook, chat... but turns out there isn't. The end of life facility, the Clarehouse, only accepts guests (it is free of charge) who are enrolled in a hospice program and have a prognosis of less than one month to live. She's been in the Clarehouse about two weeks.
I called today, but she isn't able to talk on the phone. I left a message, to let her know that I called and that I love her and am thinking about her. They assured me that they would pass it on to her.
Eron is going to try to see her within the next few days. She said she would definitely give her the message.
She is foremost in my thoughts ever since I heard the news. I'm praying that she is not suffering and that the medications are allowing her some measure of comfort.
My friend Eron and I had been trying to find her because we'd lost touch for a while. We tracked her down and when I visited Tulsa, Eron and I took a trip down the Indian Nation Turnpike and made a visit to her. We had a great time.
I guess in the back of my mind, I've always thought there was plenty of time for reunions, visits, emails, Facebook, chat... but turns out there isn't. The end of life facility, the Clarehouse, only accepts guests (it is free of charge) who are enrolled in a hospice program and have a prognosis of less than one month to live. She's been in the Clarehouse about two weeks.
I called today, but she isn't able to talk on the phone. I left a message, to let her know that I called and that I love her and am thinking about her. They assured me that they would pass it on to her.
Eron is going to try to see her within the next few days. She said she would definitely give her the message.
She is foremost in my thoughts ever since I heard the news. I'm praying that she is not suffering and that the medications are allowing her some measure of comfort.
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