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conversations with my doctor, part 4

Posted on March 4, 2021 by gary

“Life is hard, honey. Everyone finds a way.”Carla in “Everything, Everything” by Nicole Yoon— Doctor: Hey. How’s the chemo treating you? Me: I enjoy it a lot. I may continue it on a recreational basis after we’re done. Do you … Continue reading →

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lemon pie

Posted on February 28, 2021 by gary

Now where do you run? Where do you hide? Where do you go when you need a hole to crawl in? Where do you go? — the prophet david collings Dammit, he says for the hundredth time. I’m his worst … Continue reading →

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chinese satellite

Posted on February 9, 2021 by gary

I’ve been running around in circles pretending to be myself Why would somebody do this on purpose When they could do something else? — the prophet phoebe bridgers — Why would you ever want this to end? I’m walking on … Continue reading →

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borrowed tune

Posted on February 5, 2021 by gary

I’m climbing this ladder my head in the clouds I hope that it matters I’m having my doubts — the prophet n. percivel young — You can’t ask for much more than a room in the chemo center with a … Continue reading →

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studebakers

Posted on January 7, 2021 by gary

“There are no symptoms to age.If I can dodge the mirror in the morning,I’m an 18-year-old.”— the prophet sheehan— In my head I’m running a marathon, and I’m about to go full-out Lance Armstrong. If a chemo marathon is like … Continue reading →

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