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Why I Wear a Mask – Help Support Maskeuraid

This mask and logo does not represent a political point of view This mask and logo says nothing about my belief or disbelief in the effectiveness of a vaccine This mask and logo does not judge those not wearing a mask This mask and logo does not say I am fearful This mask and logo…

Pie in the Sky

You say it’s your birthday It’s my birthday too, yeah They say it’s your birthday We’re gonna have a good time I’m glad it’s your birthday Happy birthday to you Yes we’re going to a party party Yes we’re going to a party party Yes we’re going to a party party I would like you…

Mask Wearing During the Pandemic

A Delicate Subject As the founder of Maskeuraid, (mask-cure-aid), which is a non-profit initiative focused on advocating for those with primary and secondary immunodeficiencies; I felt compelled to talk a little about mask wearing from my perspective here in the Multiple Myeloma corner of the universe. I apologize up-front if I come off as condescending…

Maskeuraid and COVID-19

As promised, our COVID-19 update And again, our site for donations to help us make this happen in a serious way: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maskeuraid-nonprofit-setup-fund   The idea of Maskeuraid was hatched in October 2019. Our start-up was in December. At this writing, that was less than four months ago, but an entire world away. It was a…

Maskeuraid – Our New Nonprofit Initiative

It is hard to believe just how long it has been since the last time I posted. There are a couple of reasons: The first is that I have been doing most of my blogging on blood-cancer.com. I have around 15 published articles and would love you to search for me on that site and…

Love Letter to Carsyn

November 14, 2019 My Dearest Carsyn, I can’t believe that in a week you will be born into this world. Words can’t describe how overjoyed your entire family is to have you here with us; particularly me, your DeDaw. Two years ago, I was very sick. At that time, I didn’t know if I would…

The Beat Goes On – Year 2

Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash     So, one by one they come on down From the tower blocks of my home town Stepping with the rhythm of the rockers beat Drowning out the pressure of the crooked beat Seeking out a rhythm that can take the tension on Stepping in and out of that crooked, crooked…

Things Learned on the Way to Gili T – Part 2

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go I’m standing here outside your door I hate to wake you up to say goodbye But the dawn is breakin’ It’s early morn The taxi’s waitin’ He’s blowin’ his horn Already I’m so lonesome I could cry So kiss me and smile for me Tell me…

Things Learned on the Way to Gili T – Part 1

  Can’t let the hand of fate, let it drag me down I can’t get no angel of mercy I came to stay but I got swept away I’m trapped again I can’t get out without losing you I’m trapped again Why can’t you feel what I’m going through? I’m trapped again I need an…

All Bets are Off

    Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash   On the first part of the journey I was looking at all the life There were plants and birds and rocks and things There was sand and hills and rings The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz And the sky with no clouds The heat…