Why I run
Why I need to run alone for physical and mental well-being, plus the joy of exploring new trails and discovering hidden ridges and valleys.
Filed under Health.
Cancer, recovery, sleep.
2022
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Sun 02 January 2022
2019
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Thu 19 September 2019
A few days of radioactive seclusion
Part of a thyroid cancer series describing the radioactive iodine treatment process and the required isolation period for safety.
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Sat 27 April 2019
And now, a bit of certainty
Part of the thyroid cancer series where uncertainty about lingering cancer finally gets resolved through biopsy results and treatment clarity.
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Fri 22 March 2019
Here I go again
Receiving news that thyroid cancer has returned in a lymph node, planning next steps with MRI and radioactive iodine treatment while staying focused on daily life.
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Sun 03 March 2019
I don't use shampoo
Why I stopped using shampoo daily, exploring the chemistry behind soap and the commercial cycle of stripping natural oils then replacing them with chemicals.
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Wed 13 February 2019
The thing that won't go away
Third installment on my thyroid cancer journey, dealing with ongoing monitoring, medical uncertainty, and finding perspective through others' experiences.
2016
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Sun 04 December 2016
The highs and lows of 3 months with no alcohol
Three-month alcohol experiment during my wife's pregnancy: challenges, discoveries, and sustainable changes to my relationship with drinking.
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Tue 30 August 2016
Return of the nap
Advocating for the underrated adult activity of napping, inspired by vacation time at the family cabin and the benefits of midday rest.
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