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A Dog Named Ulysses

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Brian H. Gill

First off, I don’t know the dog’s name. Ulysses was the name I had for him. He, or maybe she, was the sort of dog I think of as a hound-dog: medium size, long legs. Bear in mind that I … Continue reading →

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Cancer Followup Scan: Good News

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

My third-oldest daughter relayed good news about my second-oldest yesterday (Monday, August 19, 2024). A routine check last month showed an anomaly on number-two daughter’s neck. It might have been inconsequential, or might not have been. So she was scheduled … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2024: Something a Little Different This Week

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

There’s routine medical stuff happening Friday, so I’ve been getting this week’s ‘Saturday’ post written and ready to go today. Some of that “ready to go” will have to wait until this afternoon, since part of what I’ve been talking … Continue reading →

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Radiation Therapy Done

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

We got good news today. Number-two daughter is done with radiation therapy, at least for now. What happens next: that’s something we don’t know. Thanks for the prayers — and I’m hoping that the obviously-happy news continues. What with one … Continue reading →

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Finally Getting Back to Mass

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Brian H. Gill

I went to Mass yesterday, Sunday, for the first time since — Holy Week, at least. I haven’t been keeping track. Getting to Sunday Mass is a very important part of being Catholic, but so is being a good neighbor … Continue reading →

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