LEAVING TEXAS One … Last … Margarita. After four days of brisket boarding, meat comas, and margarita mornings, it’s time to get out while we’re still alive. Thanks Texas. I think we just barely survived you … And loved every minute of...
SURVIVAL UP NORTH Electricity went out at home. Rose was alone. Fortunately, Mommy was there to help her weather Disaster 2013. ROSE: We lost power! ME: Did u look under your bed? ROSE: Dork ME: I are not a dork! ROSE: It’s probs gonna be out for a while, at...
TEXAS TOURING II More of the beauty that is Central Texas. Top photo: Dome at The Driskill in Austin. First row: Past customers at Smitty’s in Lockhart; the fire pit at Smitty’s; Carnegie Library in Bryan. Second row: Menu board at Kreuz Market in...
CENTRAL TEXAS TOURING I I had no idea. I’ve been coming to Texas half my life – but until yesterday – I did not know about the meticulously-groomed, lush countryside of Central Texas, which is filled with rolling hills, grand ranches, warm people,...
Deirdre Timmons
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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