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Here we go again

Posted on April 18, 2021 by judilyn

Two down and 28 to go.

Posted in Gary, Radiation, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

It’s been a bit over a month since the surgery, and NOLA Boy has had his ups and downs. The tumor was not benign, so there will be 33 sessions of radiation coming up. Meanwhile there are a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged 33, Gary, NOLA Boy, Radiation | 7 Comments

Celebration Breakfast

Posted on March 16, 2021 by judilyn

It’s been a whole week since the surgery, and NOLA Boy is doing well. That week has been spent eating and sleeping, but that’s what a body needs to heal. His appetite has improved daily. The above repast, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Asparagus, Bacon, Breakfast, Cornbread, Egg, Grape Tomato, Hickman's, Jumbo, Polenta, Steam-fried Egg | 8 Comments

A Stitch in Time

Posted on March 13, 2021 by judilyn

General anesthesia is always worrisome, but he sailed through it – once again – with only minor problems. The nurses told me that he wanted to get up to sweep the floor as soon as he came the slightest bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Gary, Glasses, Lying Down, Stitches, Surgery, Tumor | 3 Comments

A Quick Bread Post

Posted on March 6, 2021 by judilyn

Taking a bit of a break this week to talk briefly about bread. Small note at the end about NOLA Boy. I’m still having no luck in getting my sourdough bread mojo back, but I did manage this more … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Baked Goods, Bread, French Bread, Gary, Loaf, Surgery, Walk, Zojirushi | 4 Comments

NOLA Boy Goes for a “Hike”

Posted on February 25, 2021 by judilyn

The beautiful Arizona blue sky made going for a walk practically mandatory, so off we toddled. First half was downhill, but then . . . getting home required going uphill. This bench was in just the right place to rest … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Blue Sky, Cane, Exercise, First Hike, Gary, Gazebo, Walk | 9 Comments

Down by the River

Posted on February 22, 2021 by judilyn

It was in the mid-70’s here today, and the sunshine was glorious – AND – the moon was coming up. Time to grab the cameras and trundle down to the river to do some shutter snapping in that gorgeous late-afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Afternoon Light, Arizona, Camera, Cochise County, NOLA Boy, San Pedro River, Sightseeing, Tripod | 7 Comments

NOLA Boy is Eating Us Out of House and Home

Posted on February 13, 2021 by judilyn

Just a quick update to celebrate NOLA Boy’s gain of two pounds in only ten days. Here we have a typical lunch these days. He actually consumed this bowl of home made soup sprinkled with pizza topping cheese, a salad … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Avocado, Cheese, Cheese Bread, Gary, Lunch Items, More Learning, Peperoncini, Salad, Soup | 5 Comments

NOLA Boy Meets Ciabatta Bread

Posted on February 6, 2021 by judilyn

French Toast is always welcomed by NOLA Boy. It’s in his DNA, I think. To that end, when we went up to Tucson last week for a medical appointment, we got a take-out lunch from Beyond Bread, our favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Ancho Chile, Arizona, Beyond Bread, Bread, Breakfast, Cheeseburger, Ciabatta, French Toast, Kitchen, Tomatoes | Leave a comment

NOLA Boy Gets a Day Job

Posted on January 29, 2021 by judilyn

His job? To stay alive and to thrive!!! And he’s doing an admirable job of both!

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Computer, Day Job, Gary, Improvement, Office, Thrive | 4 Comments

NOLA Boy and the Owl

Posted on January 23, 2021 by judilyn

Just before Christmas the helicopter was flying NOLA Boy to the hospital in Tucson. In two weeks, I got him back. Another two and a half weeks, and the miracle boy is fresh out of the shower that he managed … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Gary, Haircut, Owl, Shower | 8 Comments

NOLA Boy Eats Everything in Sight

Posted on January 16, 2021 by judilyn

Can you believe this guy? Where does he get the inner strength? This is some Green Chile Stew that I had frozen a while ago. I made a supplemental sauce with sour cream, half and half and some Red Thai … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Carrots, Dinner, Food, Full Plates, Gary, Green Chile Stew, Rice, Thai Red Curry | 10 Comments

NOLA Boy Defies All Odds

Posted on January 10, 2021 by judilyn

They took him away unconscious to the hospital next door. They helicoptered him to UMC in Tucson. Kidney failure. They told me to be prepared for the worst. Then, almost two weeks in the hospital, mostly in altered mentation, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Food, Helicopter, Home, Hospital, Potato Soup | 7 Comments

Hitting the Wall

Posted on December 26, 2020 by judilyn

This is NOLA Boy in 2006 in Washington State. It is one of my favorite pictures of him because it captures the incredible sweetness of this wonderful man. As many of you know, he has hit a wall of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gary, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Gary, Multiple Myeloma, Wall, Washington State | 22 Comments

Peek-A-Boo

Posted on December 10, 2020 by judilyn

This is just a silly post to show you a picture that always makes me giggle. It was taken in February of 2014 over in Tombstone. There are a million captions that could go with it. I’ve thought of dozens … Continue reading →

Posted in Tombstone, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Big Cactus, Garbage Bin, Gate, Hillside, Peeking, Sightseeing, Tombstone, Water Tank | 5 Comments

Store Bought Pizza

Posted on December 3, 2020 by judilyn

The aisles, especially the frozen food ones, in the grocery store are becoming more and more saturated with boxed meals. I am aghast at the prices and the small weight of the actual food that is in those enormous packages. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Food, Frozen Dinners, Frozen Food, Lunch, Pepperoni, Peppers, Pizza | 1 Comment

Less Meat, More Protein

Posted on November 24, 2020 by judilyn

Not sure if it is true with all ladies, but I have found for myself, and from speaking with others, that even modest portions of animal flesh protein are becoming less and less appealing. There are so many options with … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Food, Kitchen, Mexican Food, Protein, Sour Cream, Sunflower, Tortillas, Tostadas, Vegetables | 3 Comments

Das Ist So Gut – Stroopwafel

Posted on November 22, 2020 by judilyn

I guess I am just giddy with the success of being able to retro myself back into Classic Mode (with the expert assistance from Ronit Penso)! Be sure to go see her Cranberry and Blueberry Crisp today! Exquisite !! So … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Baked Goods, Breakfast, Caramel, Food, Stroopwafel, Trader Joe's, Treat, waffle | 6 Comments

French Thyme Pork Loin

Posted on November 21, 2020 by judilyn

Thanks to Ronit Penso at Tasty Eats for providing the explicit directions for my tired old brain to get back to the Classic Mode format. Can’t you just imagine the flavor in this gravy? It was positively heavenly! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged Arizona, Carrots, Dinner, Food, French Thyme, Full Plates, Gravy, Mash, Pork Loin Roast, Thyme | 9 Comments

Windshield View of TMC Hospital Parking Lot

Posted on November 20, 2020 by judilyn

With so many rules in place for COVID safety, I seem to be spending a fair amount of time these days waiting in my car outside of doctors’ offices and hospitals. Happily there are frequently lovely things to look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged TMC, Watchman | 8 Comments