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Comment on Forest Primeval by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:22:35 +0000

Thanks, Cara. I used to do the same thing as a child, though usually I did it on foot, through our neighbor’s backyards (which bordered a creek).
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Comment on Forest Primeval by Cara Lopez Lee

Cara Lopez Lee — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:00:00 +0000

This thought resonates with me, along with that gorgeous photo of the green-green tree: “I love finding havens in cities that make you forget the city exists.” It reminds me of childhood, when it was so easy to find that feeling by just hopping on a bike and riding until home fell far behind and I saw something natural yet unexpected. Thanks for the reminder that such places and moments still await, if we keep an explorer’s mind.

Comment on My foolish week by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:15:55 +0000

Oh, Betty, I just got the names off the bottles. And I have been staying close to home, though I’ve been going out for walks often.
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Comment on My foolish week by BettyBradley

BettyBradley — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:13:16 +0000

You are becoming a medical linguist. I could never remember the names to all those drugs. I would probably be renaming them…not always nice names. Glad week 1 is over and hoping the next 2 weeks will be smooth sailing until Feb. 3. At least now you know sort of what to expect. Pace yourself. Don’t worry about others, concentrate on what makes you feel best and if it is ignoring social engagements, that’s okay.

Comment on My foolish week by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:07:33 +0000

Caroline,

I have been eating a lot of eggs. My body seems not to regard them as an enemy combatant. Though this morning I actually drank some milk and didn’t have too much of a problem.
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Comment on My foolish week by Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:59:21 +0000

Oh Beth, I’m so sorry you’re in the ACT tunnel . . . it sucks. And you’re right that it does get harder, so PACE yourself! So glad you have Ativan, which is a sanity saver as it helps you sleep, decreases nausea, and generally helps all-round. Don’t worry about getting too enamoured with it, you’ll find you really aren’t interested in it after all the chemo effects wear off. And, this too shall pass. I reflect on this time last year when I was about 7 weeks in (I did total 20 weeks of chemo) and am amazed that it’s over, and that I’ve forgotten so much of the ickiness. Try scrambled eggs — other than chicken soup that was the one food I could consistently eat that didn’t make me feel horrible. Rest, rest, rest and take care of yourself!!!!!!

Comment on My foolish week by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:49:57 +0000

I hope it doesn’t seem like a criticism. I chose to go, after all, and it was nice to eat real food with flavors other than salt and ginger ale.
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Comment on My foolish week by Ruth Tobias

Ruth Tobias — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:52:54 +0000

Oh, stomach wincing! Not good. So sorry…You were a trooper!

Comment on Burmese food a subtle delight by Sara Levin

Sara Levin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:58:06 +0000

Awesome photos, great descriptions, excellent ordering…Good work, cousins! (and Todd!)

Comment on Hard to port by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:39:45 +0000

Thanks, Melanie.
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Comment on Hard to port by Melanie Stafford

Melanie Stafford — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:25:56 +0000

Hi Beth, I always imagined you were an incredible writer, but now I know it for sure! Connie told me about your recent turn of events, and I’ll try to visit you with her one of these times. Please know that all of us “old” PEs who have benefitted from your brilliance over the years are pulling for you. Your calmness has always been an inspiration to me, even when you weren’t sedated!

Nice pictures, Todd.

Comment on Hard to port by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:20:31 +0000

Kevin, I’m sorry you had such a bad time of it. I didn’t know a cardiac catheter could cause such reactions; glad you made it through OK.
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Comment on Hard to port by Kevin Meehan

Kevin Meehan — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:01:23 +0000

Compared to my doctor stories from 1998 (heart valve replacement surgery) you got off easy in this round–and good for that. My team had to put a tube in me via an artery accessed where right thigh meets torso…. It lead to vomit and s**t over everything, both ends protesting… The eventual outcome was good but unlike you there was no grace under pressure… There’s your doctor story!

Comment on Hard to port by Todd Bradley

Todd Bradley — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:44:24 +0000

By the way, Beth didn’t mention it, but I took those photos.

As far as looking calm goes, she was so calm she kept falling asleep. But I think it was due to lots of good drugs, not any sort of inner peace.
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Comment on Hard to port by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:16:27 +0000

Thanks, Barbara, though I’d rather not be sedated at all. Not too many people have shared their doctor stories yet…so I’m not tired of it.

Rebecca, I’ll be around on Sunday. Don’t know about Saturday. If I feel good, we’ll be going down to Colorado Springs for some roller derby.
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Comment on Hard to port by Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:54:59 +0000

This is a beautiful post, and I admire your calmness, Beth! I would be not so calm! If you are around this weekend, I’d love to stop by and see your new place!

Comment on Hard to port by barbara nenno

barbara nenno — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:04:04 +0000

But Beth, you look so beautiful while you are sedated–how do you do that? Hope all continues smoothly. (Funny cousin thing…I’m allergic to latex, which was discovered years ago when I had latex stitches in my face after a cyst removal. That mess required a lot of injections and I still have some scarring. (Don’t you love the way people share their medical stories when you are having a treatment? Especially the ones who try to one-up you with bigger scars or more stitches or ruder doctors or nurses, etc.) At least I’m not doing that!

Comment on Hard to port by Bev Lichterman

Bev Lichterman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:23:51 +0000

I love your sense of humor, Beth. And your style of writing. Hope you enjoyed the blueberries!

Comment on Hard to port by Suzi Plooster

Suzi Plooster — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:10:00 +0000

Looks like you are keeping your spirits high. Way to go.

Comment on South Padre Restaurants, Off-Season by Jean

Jean — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:00:25 +0000

Next trip to Daddy’s be sure to try the jambalaya – it’s memorable!

Comment on MonHaibun: Ballard in the morning by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:38:23 +0000

Thanks, Cara. I hadn’t thought of the doors. And, of course, I saw her only a few times. Now I wish I’d paid more attention to exactly when and where she was there.
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Comment on MonHaibun: Ballard in the morning by Cara Lopez Lee

Cara Lopez Lee — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:02:25 +0000

This is beautiful, Beth, without a thread of maudlin sentiment in sight. I can see her, see the setting. When you said that a new business was moving in, I wondered and worried about where she might go next. As for why she sleeps there, I had the same thought as Saint Facetious. The trash bins behind restaurants are a good place to find food. Also, the air tends to be warmer near restaurant doors that open and close at night (at least for a while). And after people have a good meal, they might feel more inclined to give a handout – maybe so much so that she needn’t beg, because people simply offer.

Comment on MonHaibun: Ballard in the morning by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:48:39 +0000

That’s a good point. Though I never saw her begging on the street, just sleeping on it.
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Comment on MonHaibun: Ballard in the morning by saint facetious

saint facetious — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:23:19 +0000

Easier to find food where there are restaurants?
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Comment on Burmese food a subtle delight by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:02:56 +0000

Claire, Ruth told me that a new restaurant has been opening in Denver every day…so surely we’ll get to Burmese sometime.
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Comment on Burmese food a subtle delight by Claire Walter

Claire Walter — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:33:06 +0000

Every one of these dishes sounds interesting, look good and probably are quite wonderful. Maybe we’ll get a Brumese restaurant in these parts one day.
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Comment on Burmese food a subtle delight by Dorothy Partin

Dorothy Partin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:32:54 +0000

Beth,

Great photos of the food. Thanks for an interesting review of a cuisine I have not yet sampled, but hope to someday.

Dor

Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:23:01 +0000

Thanks, Saint, that made me laugh. And I never know what to say either.
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by saint facetious

saint facetious — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:23:52 +0000

This was not a post I enjoyed! Except for the last couple of lines. I never know what to say to things like this. Keep your head up, tiger?
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:54:13 +0000

Thanks, Tracie. I’m glad to hear from you again.
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Tracie

Tracie — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:15:34 +0000

Beth..I have been away for some time so I apologize this is my first response. I have no doubt you are going to kick this cancer into the ground. And using your knowledge of words and story telling is brilliant!

Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:11:23 +0000

Thanks, Deborah. We’re staying in a friend’s basement right now and looking at apartments. We’re hoping to get one in central Denver.
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Deborah J. Byrne

Deborah J. Byrne — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:14:10 +0000

Beth, So sorry to hear about your cancer. Sending healing energy. Where are you living now? I live in an apartment in LoDo, near the Tattered Cover. Love walking the Platte River Trail every day that I can. Have the happiest holidays that you can.

Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:52:10 +0000

I like that image, Aprylisa.
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Aprylisa

Aprylisa — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:28:26 +0000

Beth,
I applaud you in making choices that feel good to you. In choosing practitioner people who show you care and compassion. I hope you remember to stay open to this passing easily away and your healthy cells dancing a happy boogie to rebuild your body with a bounty of energy and joy. Love and Light, Aprylisa

Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:16:06 +0000

Patience for patients…that’s a good one. Thanks for commenting!
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Comment on How I Define Adventure by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:15:20 +0000

Hannah,

I’m not certain I do clear my thoughts before writing. I just start doing it and usually find my way through, sometimes faster than others.

That being said, I haven’t written posts that I planned in advance and wrote outlines for.

Have you try making a list of things you want to write about? Even just a list of words, for example, that you want to include in your post? Or perhaps you could free-write until something that applies to your topic becomes clear.
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Comment on How Cancer Distorts the English Language by elisabeth

elisabeth — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:39:05 +0000

Thanks for your candor and wit, Beth! I will keep you and your health in my thoughts and prayers. Patience is a challenge for me and I can only imagine how much more so for cancer patients (more of an auditory linguistic puzzle).

Comment on How I Define Adventure by Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:45:12 +0000

First of all I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if you don’t mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your thoughts before writing. I have had a difficult time clearing my mind in getting my ideas out. I truly do take pleasure in writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any suggestions or tips? Many thanks!
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Comment on What I Forgot by kristeen

kristeen — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:19:53 +0000

Lovely post Beth. you are such a lovable person, lovely. Really lovely.
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Comment on What I Forgot by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:43:37 +0000

Claire, I agree. I’m gearing up to fight toward health, but it’s difficult not to get bogged down sometimes.

Dor, thank you.
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Comment on What I Forgot by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:37:27 +0000

Catherine…wow, I don’t know what to say. That’s very sweet of you.
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Comment on What I Forgot by Dorothy Partin

Dorothy Partin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:35:47 +0000

My little sister, Beth, I am sitting here at my computer, after reading your piece, which is so poignant, and so transparent. Not knowing what to say, but that I love you and am praying for you.
I really like Catherine’s description of you.

Love,
Dor

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I’m now a citable expert in roller derby | Todd Bradley's Galaxy — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:06:26 +0000

[...] of the 12 Cities, 1 Year project. Unfortunately, our best-laid plans were thrown into a tailspin when we learned Beth had cancer. Our travels went on hold, and we returned to Denver. I assumed I would need to drop my plans to go [...]

Comment on What I Forgot by Claire Walter

Claire Walter — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:54:55 +0000

I read your Dec 11 post and then scrolled down to the previous one, written exactly a month earlier on Nov 11. The first I read was ATD and the other BTD — After the Diagnosis and Before the Diagnosis. In November, you wrote about your friend the civil rights attorney, who has fought the bood fight. In second, you alluded to your own fight — descending that symbolic staircase and climbing back up. Here’s to victory!
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Comment on What I Forgot by Catherine Carilli

Catherine Carilli — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:25:48 +0000

Beth, I don’t know what to say. I love you. you are more than a friend to me.you are beacon of brilliance and light in a drab, unthinking world. You are a witness to all that is sensual in word, earth, sky, food, nature and art. I follow and relish all of your observations.
Somehow, I missed an important email from you…deepest apologies. What a travesty.
I pray for you. You have a long future ahead, as we all know,because you have so much to say, that the world needs to hear.
Blessings and Love,
Catherine

Comment on What I Forgot by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:45:14 +0000

Thanks, Deb. I always assumed older meant old as well. As for cows, we can see them from the window.
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Comment on What I Forgot by Deb Wieker

Deb Wieker — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:56:46 +0000

Beth, I can feel your emotions. I am scared for you – but I also know that the results are more positive than negative these days when it comes to breast cancer. The word CANCER in any form scares me to death. You are 1 year older than I am, and when I was “younger” I always thought about health issues as being something I would not have to deal with until I got “older.” Although I assumed older meant old, I was wrong. You are a strong lady, your positive outlook on everything has inspired me. I wish there were something I could do that would stop you having to go through all this. For a lack of better wording, it SUCKS! I am sending the biggest hugs to you (and Todd) that can possibly be transmitted electronically! If you want to talk about something besides all this – “Cows are an interesting subject!” Thanks Todd for those memories!

Comment on No-Hands Sandwich by Linda

Linda — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:25:56 +0000

This really looks great and sounds very tasty but the only thing is you can’t eat it with your hands but still looks great. Thanks for sharing this!
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Comment on Fear of Heights: Adventures in Conquering It by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:32:35 +0000

Thanks, Peter!
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