Overall, 2021 will be remembered as mostly a suckfest. It was the year that deprived Betty White of her 100th birthday, just a few days away. We lived in a terrible tug of war with personal freedoms. One day we’ve got them, one day we don’t, as we attempt to stay out of the coronavirus’s way. But some good things did happen last year.
…When I went to my Mom’s condo in early August for a visit from far-away relatives, I didn’t know how long I would be there. I had packed a bag a few times before, believing I would “know” when it was time to stay, and I did. It was clear. But I didn’t try to imagine when I would return home, because going home meant my Mom would be gone, and I wanted to put that off for as long as possible.
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Mom didn’t want me writing about the fact that she had cancer. “Wait ’til I’m gone”, she said.
…If you follow me on social media, you might be aware that this is a difficult time of my life.
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On Friday night, I attended an invitation-only Celebration of Life. It was unusual, and a first for me, because the life we were celebrating isn’t over. The honoree was there, at the YOU (Youth Opportunities Unlimited) Cafe in downtown London.
…We’ve all seen those videos and stories about how a cure for cancer has been suppressed, the secret to dissolving belly fat, etc.. They come from websites with vaguely familiar names and have been “overlooked” or ignored by mainstream medicine and media. …
What you’re about to read isn’t typical of this blog. I’m angry and I’m sad. You’ve been warned. …
It breaks my heart to see so many people sharing bogus health information on social media. Add to that, the conspiracy theories surrounding the government suppressing the cures for cancer and other diseases. Scientists have families too. …
If you visit here sometimes, you’re likely aware that I’m not a sports nut. I’m not even a half-nutshell sports fan. I will go along with whatever the house is interested in. Now it’s NFL and NASCAR. So TSN’s soccer expert Gareth Wheeler wasn’t a name I knew but as soon as I heard his story, I knew we had to talk to him on our morning show. …
David Bowie never lost his influence over music. There was never a time when people said, Oh Bowie is so last century. He was always relevant. …
Did you hear about the provincial candidate in Newfoundland and Labrador who made some foolish comments and had to drop out of the race? Progressive Conservative Tina Olivero apparently thinks some people with cancer can cure themselves with self-awareness. …
She didn’t sell a single record, appear in a movie or TV reality show, or post selfies to Twitter. But Brittany Maynard is a superstar in my view. The 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer ended her own suffering on the weekend by taking a lethal dose of drugs. Day by day, she could feel herself slipping away and losing the basic ability to think and she refused to let the process drag out for up to six excruciating months. …
I wrote just a month or so ago about London motorcycle rider, Rick Bigg, and his sudden diagnosis with terminal cancer. Rick died on Saturday and the fundraiser for his widow, Laurie, goes on as planned this weekend. (My original post on Rick and Laurie appears HERE.)  Rick had hoped to take one more ride, but it seems he never got his wish. …
Some people get more than their fair share of heartache and challenges. And I think the rest of us who lead pretty lucky lives should help when we can. …
Gene testing is becoming more and more popular. Â It’s as close to a medical crystal ball as science has ever come. Â And for those who have done it, it’s literally life-changing. …
There was no one on TV that I identified with more than Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern.
Imagine my displeasure when Ralph Nader and the Cancer Prevention Coalition released its new list of the Top 12 Cancer-Causing Products in the Average Home and my hair dye was on it. Â …