tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.comments2023-10-28T03:14:44.519-07:00Calhouns Can(n)onsNewsstandGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04099049885765768069noreply@blogger.comBlogger32245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-29735910367897019162015-07-22T12:04:08.692-07:002015-07-22T12:04:08.692-07:00I admired Ann's writing, I didn't follow a...I admired Ann's writing, I didn't follow all of her stuff, and only within the past few years had discovered her blog here. She had a common sense approach that was coupled with logic; when she questioned an action by a group or individual, it wasn't her being mean, she seemed to be asking the good questions.<br /><br />As person who seemed very organized, the ending of her story hopefully includes a small report on the fate of her beloved animals; surely they all went to a loving home, hopefully all together? Not that it matters, but it would be somewhat comforting to read that they were all taken care of in a loving manner.<br /><br />Thanks for the few years that I did get to see and read, I hope that you have achieved a bliss or state of Nirvana ....Bob from San Luishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620515445128982233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-37991702044475161422015-06-19T19:14:54.195-07:002015-06-19T19:14:54.195-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sewermouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066440287259461776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-80863766013790403282015-06-19T19:14:35.173-07:002015-06-19T19:14:35.173-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sewermouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066440287259461776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-58919182924771447212015-06-19T19:12:38.817-07:002015-06-19T19:12:38.817-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.sewermouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066440287259461776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-90550115269538452622015-06-19T19:12:19.099-07:002015-06-19T19:12:19.099-07:00Ah Ann so much more...
this last year I clicked on...Ah Ann so much more...<br />this last year I clicked on the blog once or twice, thinking the postings were sparse.<br /><br />You always think things through, and that comes out so well now in this context. <br />l hope we can have a little more of you<br />I wish I was around to help.<br /><br />Alon<br /> sewermouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066440287259461776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-65641951221516602452015-06-19T09:51:11.009-07:002015-06-19T09:51:11.009-07:00Ann, I have been following your blog since we move...Ann, I have been following your blog since we moved from Paso Robles to Portland, but I somehow missed the posts leading up to this one. I am so sorry. I have such fond memories of meeting you and your basenji gang (plus Archibald) when we were trying to decide on whether or not to become basenji slaves. I also remember bringing Deedle to meet your pack at the dog park and how fascinating that was. Who knew those dogs could make such weird noises! You were so generous with your time and your knowledge, and I can't thank you enough.marikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755722310558157759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-63140049156353539152015-06-18T20:55:37.374-07:002015-06-18T20:55:37.374-07:00Dear Ann, I need to tell you how truly much I'...Dear Ann, I need to tell you how truly much I've enjoyed so many small tidbits of conversation with you. Leaving here for nearly 25 years your ideas, opinions and memories are of great treasure. We have agreed and disagreed on many subjects, fought the battle for our community together. In all that time I have truly admired all that you have stood for. You have kept me in check, given examples of my poor ideas, yet never tried to ridicule or in your words "pooh-pooh" dissimilar logic. Ann, the art treasures around town will always remind me of you. You my dear will always be the citizen of the year, here in small town Los Osos. It is a great honor to know you..." Respectfully and with great admiration. Tom SalmonThomas Aquinashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130784317647466506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-35711785472953364592015-06-18T17:27:52.573-07:002015-06-18T17:27:52.573-07:00Oh Ann, I am so very very sorry. It is us that ar...Oh Ann, I am so very very sorry. It is us that are left behind, that carry the hurt and will miss you so. I have to believe that you will be with all of your furry angels that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and friends and family that have gone before you. Know that Shaun and I love you and will dearly miss you. Say Hi to my Mom and Dad... we love you - xoxoxCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671498492070663789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-14632229330869442442015-06-16T00:44:27.636-07:002015-06-16T00:44:27.636-07:00I so love your writings Ann and so glad we met so ...I so love your writings Ann and so glad we met so many years ago and have stayed in touch. I am so sorry you are going through this. As unbelievable as it may seem, I feel so much more sadness that you are going through this than someone else I knew who did awhile ago. Do the best you can Ann, while you learn to live, while dying. Love you. XoCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671498492070663789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-78052715316467963742015-06-01T20:57:41.312-07:002015-06-01T20:57:41.312-07:00Your sis is a lucky, lucky person that you would t...Your sis is a lucky, lucky person that you would think ahead for her well being...just in case.Sewertoons AKA Lynette Tornatzkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501351678541088868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-17423503965008755662015-06-01T07:23:40.721-07:002015-06-01T07:23:40.721-07:00The key for me was to not burden my sister with ha...The key for me was to not burden my sister with having to make a decision about personal effects. Margarine tubs, old shoes, left-over fabric is one thing, but what about personal letters, photos, things with sentiment but no "value" to anybody but you. That can be very painful to deal with so I figured that was one burden she didn't need to take on. Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701649330085709021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-56102552422358066972015-05-31T11:41:32.807-07:002015-05-31T11:41:32.807-07:00WOW! This needs reading by a whole lot of people! ...WOW! This needs reading by a whole lot of people! Just about everyone, actually! <br /><br />I say this having, with my sis, emptied out our parents home - eight + dumpsters of Christmas cards from the 50s, fabric samples from the 40s, bins of used golf balls, church programs, plastic margarine tubs from when the stuff was invented, etc.. That need to "save" was sure imprinted on me.<br /><br />Living through the depression sure put its mark on a lot of people. One kind of wonders, if with our 2008 "recession," a corresponding need to hang onto stuff will reemerge?<br /><br />Anyway, good lesson here. Thanks Ann!Sewertoons AKA Lynette Tornatzkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501351678541088868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-41805764942794515972015-05-30T06:40:53.540-07:002015-05-30T06:40:53.540-07:00Vita, good two cents. It's certainly a critic...Vita, good two cents. It's certainly a critical component. Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701649330085709021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-68812781362710168022015-05-29T16:13:57.521-07:002015-05-29T16:13:57.521-07:00The medical community finally acknowledged pain a ...The medical community finally acknowledged pain a few years ago and it is now tagged "the fifth vital sign"; hence the scale of 1 to 10. It is also a signal, warning that something is amiss and "oh-oh better find out what is wrong". <br />Your medical providers should be able to bring about a comfort level that is acceptable without sending your brain totally into "la la" land. Alternative therapies like acupressure, acupuncture, etc. do compliment and sometimes lessen the need for the powerful opiates that are prescribed. My two cents. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693258172795272514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-14584744450797640282015-05-29T15:55:24.508-07:002015-05-29T15:55:24.508-07:00Hello Ann,
You are one courageous woman. I had th...Hello Ann, <br />You are one courageous woman. I had the big C diagnosis last year; Uterine Cancer. I had surgery and am told I am cancer free, but always mindful that these nasty cells can go undetected and show up when you least expect. If you need someone who has some knowledge of the medical field, terminology, etc. I am happy to accompany you to doctor's visits, etc. Please let me know what I can do to help. The positive energy and healing thoughts that I received were much appreciated; I will forward all these to you now. Don't hesitate to get in touch please.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13693258172795272514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-10910330249282229342015-05-28T19:58:02.392-07:002015-05-28T19:58:02.392-07:00Scibble away! I love to read your thoughts dressed...Scibble away! I love to read your thoughts dressed up in your special Calhoun humor.<br />Got my fingers and toes crossed that the new patch does the trick.Sandra Gorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850367686567164074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-25124146049965100092015-05-28T19:55:52.574-07:002015-05-28T19:55:52.574-07:00You were right about the quote. Simply amazing tha...You were right about the quote. Simply amazing that one day, a while ago - now it must seem like another lifetime - you chose to copy it into your daybook, and then that you remembered it was there. How well it sets the stage for this next act. Sandra Gorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10850367686567164074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-26996652569872254012015-05-28T17:08:24.037-07:002015-05-28T17:08:24.037-07:00Thanks for keeping us in the loop, as painful a lo...Thanks for keeping us in the loop, as painful a loop as it is. Your story has taken an unexpected turn, for sure, but it is told as well as it ever was.Sewertoons AKA Lynette Tornatzkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501351678541088868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-82113762704484005132015-05-27T07:47:45.666-07:002015-05-27T07:47:45.666-07:00Looking at life with the amazing trials and tribul...Looking at life with the amazing trials and tribulations that everyone deals with, I try to keep in mind the benefits to each of us, as empathy is a wonderful result .... As if we live on a prison planet decorated with guns and roses.... With benefits. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745129307784901228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-52700668842246171372015-05-27T07:17:02.930-07:002015-05-27T07:17:02.930-07:00Mike, I hear you. When it comes to God, that'...Mike, I hear you. When it comes to God, that's waaaay above my pay grade. I'll stick with Francine Orr: "Love. Forgive. Be present. And then let go." Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701649330085709021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-51038893576378604112015-05-26T23:26:26.955-07:002015-05-26T23:26:26.955-07:00I guess the only reason I've never been religi...I guess the only reason I've never been religious is that as far as I can tell we all will know the truth at the end. No need to fret about it, so just be, make mistakes, win, learn and love. If there is a God I hope to hell my life is under his/her radar because quite frankly the sinning was/is a hoot<br /> I don't have any rede here Ann, just a heartfelt wish that any time left you have is good. Mike GreenMike Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883036796650379771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-32595184599220967262015-05-26T05:15:52.813-07:002015-05-26T05:15:52.813-07:00Toonces: Not sure if writing about all this is an...Toonces: Not sure if writing about all this is an act of courage -- folly, more like it. But it's a small town and figured that at the least I'd get the correct information out rather than rumors. And I've written about many personal things -- the dog deaths coming as it did in the middle of all this was a hard blow --so why not journal about one of life's most challenging journeys. My oncologist, Dr. DiCarlo is with the Integrative Cancer Care of SLO, a group of oncologists with offices over near Marigold Center. A quick trip to their website notes they're up for alternative/whole person care which is a good sign. Cancer treatment, nowadays, is certainly changed from when we were coming up and, like your parents, it's highly likely I'll wander off and die of something unrelated, which is kinda funny when you think about it and a reminder to live every moment mindfully, no matter what your diagnosis. The other "lesson" I learned is how quickly you life can end, in mid step. At noon one day you're on Planet A and by 12:01 you're now on Planet B. So stay tuned and thanks for the kind offer of help. It never ceases to amaze me how kind people are and how willing to help. <br /><br />Lisa: I know your health battles have been epic so I do know what it takes to just keeping going. And how important friends can be along the way. My favorite card is from Borealis Press that has a picture of a little toddler being held up by a pair of hands and the quote from Mark Vonnegut, "We are here to help each other get through this -- whatever it is." That about says it all. <br /><br />Mke: Yup. That also about says it all<br /><br />Well, stay tuned for more scribbling as time and energy permits. If you've ever entered Cancer Land, you'll know your first few weeks in this strange place is a time for sensory overload. So it'll take time to unpack all this as it goes along. With, I'm sure, surprises all along the way. Churadogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701649330085709021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-60115507055871592202015-05-25T21:53:59.953-07:002015-05-25T21:53:59.953-07:00CrapCrapMike Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883036796650379771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-58908836306284413832015-05-25T17:34:46.658-07:002015-05-25T17:34:46.658-07:00Dearest Ann - what a courageous thing to do, to wr...Dearest Ann - what a courageous thing to do, to write, to put it all out there! I am stunned of course, but will be there for you in any way that you need - as a perpetual "student and teacher" of the body, I will use all my resources to help if I can.... I did not get cancer yet, but having a long term debilitating illness taught me many things, I hope I can offer you some comfort or assistance in your time of need - I will be in touch, sending you lots of love from LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721678135414329842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13758431.post-88606104375136952642015-05-25T15:52:22.395-07:002015-05-25T15:52:22.395-07:00I sure did not expect this. Yes, I wondered, I tho...I sure did not expect this. Yes, I wondered, I thought that the silence was because of the dogs. <br /><br />Well, it wasn't. Thank you for having the courage to put this out there into the world.<br /><br />I don't know who will comment here, but I will. People have hardly been commenting over here of late. I am sorry to hear this diagnosis. If it is any comfort, both of my parents had cancer. But the cancer did not kill either of them. Treatment did prolong their lives and they did not suffer too much from the treatment. Unpleasant moments, yes, but not unbearable ones.<br /><br />You have my E-mail. My phone is in the book. If you need a trip someplace or something from the market, please let me know!<br /><br />Please keep writing! You have always had something valuable to say to us, this more so I think.Sewertoons AKA Lynette Tornatzkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501351678541088868noreply@blogger.com