Monthly Archives: May 2021

WHO: The Rural Iowegian WHAT: Critical Event WHEN: 5/23/1975 WHERE: Des Moines, Iowa WHY: Still not sure It was 5:00 AM 48 years ago today that I woke up in a semi-seedy hotel near the confluence of the Raccoon and … Continue reading →

So I thought I’d share some photos from the last time I went out to shoot photographs on the 2nd of this month. I can’t figure out how to post them on here anymore, but if you go to http://www.flickr.com/megookin … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I had my first chemo of the latest drug I’ve tried. After getting my labs back, the doctor gave the go ahead for chemo. The nurse then gave me three pills to take in preparation for chemo. Two of … Continue reading →

It’s been a long week and I am glad it is in my past. Between the ails and unnecessary drama, provided by my sister, it has been ugly and has changed the rest of my life. My sister has always … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had the 2nd dose of chemo for this round. I didn’t fare this round as well as last, and last wasn’t a walk in the park. By the time I got home from chemo, I had nausea and … Continue reading →

They still haven’t figured out my heart issue, but the cardiologist gave the thumbs up to my oncologist to start the next round of chemotherapy. This past Tuesday I received my first of 9 treatments and it is unfortunate that … Continue reading →