FUNK-SOUL SPIRIT Not to be mistaken with Chaka Khan, I’ve been educated that we have these things called “chakras.” But for the purposes of this exercise, we will be calling our chakras our Chaka Khans. Ms. Khan simply does not get enough airtime these days and I’m...
ROSE AND AUGUSTA RIDING A TWO-SEATER IN SOMERSET
GLASS ACT As many of you know, I’m trying to adhere to a strict regime of no more than three glasses of Brain-Candy-killing pinot noir a week. Thanks to Ada’s friend in England, John, the new regime is somewhat achievable with my new...
MAE OUI! It is with big sloppy tears of joy that we announce our nephew and niece, Joe and Beth, will soon be introducing a little sister to their three-boy brood, Andrew, John and Grant. After jumping through some final hoops, two-year-old Mae Gillespie will jet to...
POSTER CHILDREN OK, so I’ve opened this tumblr up for people to post. But I warn thee: Make one bummer comment that brings me down, and I will wish Sara upon thee and forever banish thee from Candyland. Snarky and funny, however, wins my heart! Flowers above...
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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