Checking in for 2023-08-08:

• I met with Dr. Jaiyesimi today. I do this before my chemo session (which is tomorrow). He spoke with Dr. Raofi (the doctor responsible for my liver) and concurred with our assessment to let things ride until things go wrong with the position of the tumor …

Checking in for 2023-08-07:

• Last week my intention was to work with my negative self-criticism. I didn't do so great with this, in part because I was tired and it kicked into overdrive on several occasions. I did manage to get a few things released but I found myself questioning …

Checking in for 2023-08-06:

• Been taking the weekend easy. Yesterday I didn't take any naps (or at least any naps in bed) so I'm feeling it today.
• I'm also not a smart person because I was looking for my copy of In the Court of the Crimson King, a 50th …

Checking in for 2023-08-04:

• I'm tired. Like, super tired. Tired in the same way that one is when they get done mowing a lawn without the benefit of adrenaline to help buffet the tiredness. If I didn't have a morning engagement I would be crawling back into bed.
• This tiredness …

Checking in for 2023-08-03:

• I'm taking today off as a "retreat". What exactly does that mean for someone who is "retired"?? It means I'm going to do my best to just relax and recharge. Some times I've called this a "fedi-break" but this one is more encompassing. I'm going to …