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Perpetual Ruminations

by tj says Boris sent me

Rated: 13+ · Book · Personal · #1921220

My thoughts released; a mind set free

These pages contain my thoughts, from meandering ideas and persuasions to deep cerebrations and serious mentations.

Why, for what purpose? To release my mind and set creativity free. Somewhere inside the constraints of my mind dwells a writer, a poet, an artist who paints with words. In here I release those constraints and set the artist free.

Perhaps, lost somewhere in the depths of thought, is a story or a poem, waiting to be written.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

🐱 panther pwheeler

about 14 hours ago
In response to "Oncologist Visit Monday"

Praying for healing and wisdom for you to make the best decision for your care path.

GrueSum1

about 20 hours ago
In response to "Oncologist Visit Monday"

MY Heart, Soul, Everything That's me, is with you tj says Boris sent me

. I have trouble wrapping my head around what you're going through. You are going through everything I've heard of about Cancer, and then some. I wish I could wave a magic wand and shoo it all away. I'm still looking for that magic wand though.

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Amethyst SkellyBones Angel

about 21 hours ago
In response to "Oncologist Visit Monday"

Be sure to write everything down that you want to discuss. Since it's so hard to get around, you need to get everything covered as much as possible when you have the opportunity.

Prayers as always

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🦉 Owl-oween

a day ago
In response to "Dazed and Confused"

Things do seem to get lost in translation more than they should. But jeesh, cancer is nothing to mess around with! My sympathies, TJ. I agree about getting a second opinion from another oncologist.

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Maid of the Mist Most Macabre

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:27am
In response to "Dazed and Confused"

I cannot say I envy you your struggles, but I will state that I admire your strength and tenacity. Being within the vortex of healthcare is not for the faint of heart.

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tj says Boris sent me

Oct 22, 2025 at 7:04pm
In response to "Back on Track"

Kåre เลียม Enga

I'm also having chewing issues; it's like my jaws partially lock, and it's painful to chew until they break loose. There's nothing wrong other than a side effect of chemo, and it lessens as I drift further away from the infusions. Another reason why I'm hoping I can stop chemo, the last infusion left me unable to chew anything solid for a week.

Ned

I was surprised he took the time to talk, most doctors wouldn't. Yes, it was nice to enjoy cake and ice cream, but the neuropathy still makes contact with anything cold feel like pins and needles. It's making our current temperatures difficult for me; I have to bundle up like it's the dead of winter.

Elisa, Stik-or-Treat

I bring protein bars/snacks. This time it was a brownie bar and some Quest nacho chips.

🦉 Owl-oween

Yes, they are all very nice. Yesterday, instead of dealing with them over the phone, I went to the district center in Fargo, since I was there anyway. It's still the same; you get passed from person to person.

Yes, I was able to swallow better as soon as I was out of the procedure, even though my throat was a bit sore from the scope and being stretched. It's nice to be able to eat again, but I was warned that within a week or two, it could start to close up again. I may have to have it stretched a couple more times; it's a pretty simple procedure that I don't mind going through.

ᗷαᛠᛠy~ᗷθθҽyҽʐ

I really enjoyed the cake and ice cream after a long day, despite the ice cream being a bit cold for me. I've been doing my best to stay optimistic through all of this, but some days are more difficult.

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ᗷαᛠᛠy~ᗷθθҽyҽʐ

Oct 22, 2025 at 1:45pm
In response to "Back on Track"

So nice you could have cake and icecream. You sound optimistic.

Elisa, Stik-or-Treat

Oct 22, 2025 at 9:26am
In response to "Back on Track"

I'm curious what kinds of snacks you brought along. (I shouldn't be reading this sort of thing before I eat.)

Ned

Oct 22, 2025 at 9:12am
In response to "Back on Track"

How fortunate to run into the surgeon and have the opportunity to discuss your concerns ahead of the procedure.

The badge thing can feel slightly coercive but it can also inspire us to keep writing and be involved.

I like how you ended with the cake and ice cream. It's always good to treat yourself!

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 22, 2025 at 8:37am
In response to "Back on Track"

I have chewing issues... which is a mild "ailment" but it's hard to eat when it's such a chore. Eating is essential. So is drinking liquids. I dehydrate in Thailand. I'm doing okay.

I had this image of a coiled spring inserted to provide stretching. My mind is a strange place I visit occasionally.

Medical procedures would be less terrifying if doctors/nurses/patients communicated better... and more often... imho.

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January 3, 2025 at 10:18pm

#1081921

Money For Nothing

I posted a question in the Newsfeed earlier about ways to make a few bucks online. I looked into one (the only) response and gave it a try. I earned about two and a half bucks! Of course, I didn't spend much time there today, but hopefully I can set a bit of time aside most days to go in and do my thing. I think it's going to help out, but I doubt I'll get rich anytime soon.

The way things are tight now, every little bit helps, and I'm grateful for the reply. If anyone else has any ideas, I'm always eager to listen.

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