Fezo, it's been a very long time since I visited Corfid, so I'm just now reading of your trials and tribulations. I'm so sorry you're going throught this, but I am very moved by your positive attitude. You will definitely be in my thoughts.
It was ironic to read of your CD, because I just listened to it last week! I got mine, years ago and I enjoy it as much now as I did then. Speaking of music, I still fondly remember meeting you and your wife at Tin Angel for a Rodney Crowell concert back in...was it spring, 2001-ish? That was a fun weekend for me. I came in Saturday for the Slaid Cleaves concert and was turned on to the music of Mary Gauthier as his opening act. Then Sunday brought meeting you and a few other Rodney fans, a great Rodney Crowell show and the introduction to the music of Mark Erelli (Rodney's opening act). (To you faithful readers, may I recommend all four of these singer/songwriters? They are great!).
You'll be pleased to know that another of your favorites, Fred Eaglesmith, started an annual pilgrimage to SoCal to haunt the stage of the concert series I work with, here in San Diego. He's been twice, now. It took me a little longer than it does most, but I've really started liking his music quite a bit.
As for some reading material to keep you distracted during those long transfusions, may I suggest the Pulizer Prize-winning Confederacy Of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. It is one of the best written books I have ever read, but you need to have a certain sense of humor to appreciate it - I believe you do
. The book was published and the award was won long after the author died (His mom found it under his bed after his death). As for the eyes not cooperating when your Hb is low...have you thought of audio books?
I can't believe it's been so long - I miss our music discussions. Now that I'm back in the loop, you'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, the current medication will render positive results. Stay strong.
Janice