Real World Relative
Sometimes reality is dubious to me.
Hennie Aucamp has a beautiful poem called ‘n Buurman Digteby (a close neighbour). The poem describes the presence of a ghost, presumably the awareness of death by whom we are all followed throughout life.
At times I’ve wondered if that ghost always stays in its place.
My shrink se kat
This category is called “Poemish” because I don’t think of what I write as poetry. I fear calling it that might be too arrogant.
However, this is one attempt of which I remain proud and fond – and I’m as unable as unwilling to change my feelings.
Kidney Complications
Kidney Complications – An Update (Part 5)
Breaking the silence
No news is good news, they say. It’s been a month since my last post, but not because of everything being well. At this point, it is only fair to write an update on the kidney story. This post is not good news, though. The continue reading tag will be just below this paragraph.
Six pack on a Saturday
A colleague recently told me she reads my blog because it’s “entertaining” and “cheaper” than a well-known South African magazine.
Needless to say, I took it as a compliment. Also, I now feel fairly obliged to keep providing the reading material – which is not a problem. I love writing.
Herewith a story I wrote in 2014.
Kicking the Kidney – Part 4
Kicking the Kidney – Part 4
And Flying Blood
When I started writing this blog, I worried that no one would ever read it. Now I’m starting to feel a tad concerned about who does. These feelings are probably normal once you’ve posted photos of your own urine online … (My boss is perfectly computer & internet literate!)
For the sake of clarity, this is another kidney post. A lot still has to happen and I want everyone to understand that.
Kicking the Kidney – Part 3
Kicking the Kidney – Part 3
Let me tell you what we’ve done so far in terms of medical tests. It isn’t very much. The majority of tests are still coming and before then I have to lose weight.
Warning: This post contains full-colour images of urine.
Kicking the Kidney – Part 2
Kicking the Kidney – Part 2
Let me start this post by reminding everyone, including myself, there is no guarantee that anyone will receive one of my kidneys.
The first thing any transplant coordinator will tell you, is to hold your horses. Many tests are done and the final decision rests with experts who will consider the facts clinically.
Kicking the Kidney – Part 1
Kicking the Kidney – Part 1
The first steps have been taken. We’re hoping to kick one of my kidneys out … and Satirical Stutter will tell the story – test by test, drop by drop and stitch by stitch.
For those of you regularly reading here, this is a long and cumbersome process. A number of people, including I, are really hoping that this donation will become a reality, but there are no guarantees. Please hope/pray with us.
Where it started
This is debatable, of course. Let me try to resist the temptation of telling entire life stories.
This is Jan.
Three bird visits
Three bird visits
In the last week, I’ve been privileged to have been visited by three different types of birds.