Italy, MyJourneys

From Morning Run to Making Pasta in Rome – Day 3

The morning run led me through a marathon route to the Tiber River, where I eventually stopped after 2.5 miles but enjoyed the scenic walk back. Later, I visited Palazzo Colonna, impressed by its art. My day concluded with a lively cooking class making ravioli, although our meal turned out lacking.

57 Chevy Birthday Card
Anniversary, Family, Recurrence

My 57th Birthday

The author reflects on their journey with prostate cancer over the past three years while approaching their 57th birthday. Emphasizing the importance of family, they cherish their children’s growth despite challenges. They acknowledge the shared struggles with illness and loss in life, focusing on gratitude and acceptance, appreciating each day as a blessing.

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The “Seminole” Vanda

This is a Home Depot special. I spent 36 dollars on it. I picked up my first Vanda at an orchid festival. When I saw Home Depot selling Vandas, I just had to get one. I paid $60 at the orchid festival for one a bit smaller in size. So…

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oncidium, orchid

The “Chocolate” Orchid

What can I say about this one. Over 10 years ago I decided to go to an orchid festival at the Morakami Museum in Boca Raton. Not because I had a real interest in orchids but because I had a handful of young adults that I wanted to figure out…

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orchid, Uncategorized

Brassavola Little Stars

I picked this orchid up from the local Home Depot for less than 20 dollars. This species’ leaf properties are unique. They are like plump stabs of grass, unlike the huge flat leafed phalaenopsis and the beanstalk spindle shaped dendrobium. The actual genus of this orchid is called Brassavola and…

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Family, Radiation, Recurrence

Biochemical Recurrence

It sounds like something out of a zombie apocalypse movie sequel. Where the zombie infection remanifests itself to lapse into a new outbreak of zombies stronger, faster and deadlier! Or something from a Covid or Eboli outbreak movie where the next strain is deadlier than the first. For me it…

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Dendrobium Chanthaboon Sunrise

I purchased this orchid through mail order from Orquideas del Turabo. The description below was generated from AI Overview on Google when I researched it’s history. It’s the most concise description of the plant so I thought I’d share. The Dendrobium Chanthaboon Sunrise orchid was developed in 2011 by Chanthaboon Orchids and…

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