It's true, we CAN rock 'n 'roll together, and Kara would love it if we did! Seriously, if you have a special place in your heart for the...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 12/22/23. This is my first Christmastime without my co-pilot riding beside me in the captain's...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 12.15.23. Instead of a status report at this difficult time of year, I welcome you to take the...

Part Six in the Death of Picante Saga In which the demon Judgment speaks... “Now what just happened... I’m hearing my voice... well, not...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 12.1.23. Late last Sunday, I came down with something. A nasty cough that by Monday night blew up...

Part Five in the Death of Picante Saga Babe. Can you hear me? Hello? Good. You're finally getting some sleep. You keep doing that. You...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 11.14.23... Thanks to LK for informing me that November is National Family Caregivers Month! By...

Part Four in the Death of Picante Saga Tuesday, May 8. Kara checks into the ER. Running a 102-degree fever. Somewhat swollen in her face...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 11.5.23. Work continues on the Death of Picante serial essay, "Crazy Like That," my attempt to...

Part Three in the Death of Picante Saga {Springtime in hell} We were scared. And unused to being scared. At least this scared. Because...

Part Two in the Death of Picante Saga Last night, on my way upstairs to write this post, I stopped by her urn tucked away in the dining...

Part One in the Death of Picante Saga While our pit lab Ruby Sue whined from the den on the other side of the French doors, I watched...

Introduction to the Death of Picante Saga Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 10.9.23. In the spirit of the captain, I want to try an...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log star date 10.3.23. My co-pilot liked to say, "Your story isn't over till you are." I get her point, because...

Disclaimer: The author acknowledges it is good to have a house in the actual sense. But in the context of grief, a house can mean many...

Pictured above: The night crew Warning: The following is based on personal experience and is not intended as medical advice. Cancer...

Cancer journey co-pilot's log 9.15.23. At 6:36 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, Kara Picante Muir died with her No. 1 Hussy, her surrogate...