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Oct 28, 2021

Crescent Blood Moon Eclipse

There is magic in this world. I am sure of it. I have seen it. And I will tell you about it. But first, I need to tell you about a tattoo of mine. I have a tattoo on my rib cage, on the left side of my body; it’s…

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Crescent Blood Moon Eclipse
Crescent Blood Moon Eclipse

Aug 8, 2021

No mo chemo

So, here we are. It’s hard to believe that this journey started only 6 months ago. It both feels like forever and no time at all. Thank you to everyone who has been by my side throughout this journey (both literally and figuratively). Thank you to everyone who has sent…

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No mo chemo
No mo chemo

May 2, 2021

In April, I turned into a Ninja Turtle

Hi friends! Holy shit, we made it through April. In April, I completed 18 sessions of radiation therapy and my 3rd round of chemotherapy. Scans in the middle of the month showed that the tumor is responding to treatment, and it has already shrunk 15%. Take that tumor! In April…

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In April, I turned into a Ninja Turtle
In April, I turned into a Ninja Turtle

Mar 14, 2021

Reporting Back

Hi friends! I know folks have been wondering how I’m doing, so I wanted to give you a quick update. I‘m almost halfway through my first round of chemo, and boy does it feel like a lot has happened. Perhaps most importantly: I have a mohawk now, and I fucking…

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Reporting Back
Reporting Back

Feb 23, 2021

Hi friend. I wish I had better news to share.

On February 5th, I was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma — a rare soft tissue cancer. I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I want to broadly share that I was diagnosed with cancer. To what end? What am I hoping for? I understand and respect the many reasons…

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Hi friend. I wish I had better news to share.
Hi friend. I wish I had better news to share.
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