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The Verdict: Cancer. Again.

A few days ago, Mom must have been having thoughts of mortality again, because she arranged for me to have power of attorney over some funds she has in an account in Germany “in case anything happens to me”.  She

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The Gerson Therapy: Cancer Cure, or Health Risk?

It sounds reasonable enough.  According to the Gerson Institute the Gerson diet: is naturally high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, micro-nutrients, extremely low in sodium and fats, and rich in fluids. The following is a typical daily diet for a Gerson

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Train wreck

Well. I didn’t see that one coming. I am totally wiped out and could wipe the puddle on the floor, that is me. After months, weeks and days of utter cheerfulness and Pollyanna method, the mighty self crumbled and I’m

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Synthetic nightmare is over

Upon waking this morning and hearing the birds, right outside my window, I felt peaceful. Breathing in the cleansed, moist mountain air from the great rains, once more I buoyed (is that even a word?). There are no discernible aftershocks

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Today’s Shopping Trip

More shopping and crossing off list. 2 pr socks (75%wool) & extra shoe laces camp towel (looks like a chamois) Knee brace (just in case) vacuum packed T-paper (8 rolls down to a few inches) This is so much fun!

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Red Beets are natures rubies

Red beet ‘chips’. Fresh, organic red beets (3-5) Panko bread crumbs organic coconut oil 1 egg  (Vegans– no egg) A dash of “Mrs Dash” Trim leaves off  beets, wash, cut in half. Boil unitl tender. Approx. 30-35 min. Peel skin

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Doubts creep in

For some reason I woke at 1:50 A.M. and chaotic thoughts came marching through on hob-nail boots. I wondered if I could really do this Camino? This long stretch of unknown path. Doubts followed and I was wide awake. How

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Another coincidence?

Just got back from town and buying more stuff. Sports Authority, where I now own a corner. I was checking out back packs and this guy wanders over to help me. In the course of the conversation, after he tells

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Filled with anticipation and committment

Yesterday, middle of the night, I’d woken from another message send by a worried brain. It  seems that every time I am stressed, I dream that I have to move into a trailer. (Having lived in a couple of them,

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