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But on the Whole, I’m Doing Okay

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

As the old Minnesota saying goes, ‘it could be worse’. I got some sleep last night, and my left shoulder isn’t as badly off as my right one was, several months back. Plus, my right shoulder is far more useful … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: It’s Back

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

First, the good news: number-three daughter went to the emergency room Friday night, but she was back home Saturday. She’s got COVID, so this household is under quarantine. The rest of us probably have it, too; so we’re resting as … Continue reading →

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Cancer Update, Household Events, and Holy Week

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

There’s a winter weather advisory in effect until 2:00 p.m. — but most of the snow has already fallen and/or gotten blown around. I gather that three to five inches came down here. That’s three to five inches more than … Continue reading →

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Radiation Therapy, and a Household’s Weekly Schedule

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

Our number-two daughter starts radiation therapy this week. I gather that she’ll be going in Monday through Friday, but if I knew how long it will be going on, I’ve lost that bit of information. Quite aside from the worry … Continue reading →

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Death in Burnsville, Minnesota

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

Sunday morning’s incident is more than three hours down the road, but still registered as ‘my part of the world’. Among the very few ‘up’ sides is that, so far, local and regional news has paid more attention to the … Continue reading →

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