Oh my god, I just saw two deer on Mercer Island! One dead on the side of the road. And another young buck walking toward it.
But listen, I’ve lived on that island on and off for 35 years. I’ve seen signs for deer. I’ve heard talk that they exist. But I have NEVER ONCE seen a deer there.
I felt at once sick that one had met its maker … and elated that they still exist there.
So there you have it. There are deer on that urban island (please see previous post).
An accomplished writer and filmmaker, Deirdre Timmons is a native Northwesterner who leads a busy life between working and spending time with her family. In the spring of 2013, Deirdre was caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s in addition to her normal routine. So when she began feeling tired and forgetful, she chalked it up to her busy schedule, age, and possible early symptoms of Alzheimer’s. It wasn’t long after that she began experiencing regular dizziness, lack of concentration, unexplained weight loss, and extensive bruising. This combination of symptoms seemed odd, so Deirdre sought the advice of her doctor and subsequently began physical therapy for dizziness. When the symptoms worsened, she pursued further investigation.
After MRIs, x-rays, blood tests, a CAT scan, and a brain biopsy, her brain surgeon diagnosed Deirdre with a malignant medulloblastoma brain tumor. Her prognosis: one month to live. That was five years ago.
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