I can’t believe
I can’t believe the photo on the left was taken just 2 weeks ago, at a house where I was renting a room. Freezing and …
Posts in category Breaking down the Machine
In July of 2013, after completing LITTLE BIG MAN, I went into the hospital for one “routine” surgery. Thus began a year of hell. Here are some of my writings from this period of darkness, many influenced by being blasted out-of-my-mind on Dilaudid .Ultimately, these are the precursor to Rebuilding The Machine.
It’s not shot gunning in Africa
It’s not shot gunning in Africa, fighting in Asia or carousing in South America, but..I’m at the movies! And just 11 days after thinking I …
While I have such a long ways to go
While I have such a long ways to go, I’m happy to say that I’m feeling better every day. Doing well here at the rehab …
ONE OF MY CRAZY, LONG POSTS, aka UPDATE!
ONE OF MY CRAZY, LONG POSTS, aka UPDATE! This is the inside cover of my Guest Book I kept through my many stays at Cedars-Sinai …
LOTS of UPS & DOWNS
Now, for those who have been following my histrionics, you know there have been LOTS of UPS & DOWNS since I wrote the above on …
My first ambulance ride ever
My first ambulance ride ever. I know, hard to believe, huh? On my way to in-patient physical / occupational rehab to get strong again!
Random photos
These random photos are apropos of nothing, other than they depict better, happier and more adventurous times. But I felt like posting them because I’m …
Just had the greatest visit
Just had the greatest visit from the one-of-a-kind and incredible ANDREW BRYNIARSKI. His words to me were real, sincere, inspirational and motivational. Thank you my …
Back at Cedars Sinai Hospital
Back at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Bottom line…just wasn’t going to make it out on my own. The 3 major back surgeries in 3 months, which …
I shall prevail
Sitting in front of the space heater, shivering off last night’s sweat-soaked “sleep.” struggling to find the inspiration to face another day. I shall prevail. …
Hardest night and toughest morning yet
Hardest night and toughest morning yet. Realization that I am for the most part alone –and responsible for my own care– sinking in hard. Almost …
Grateful. God. Thank you.
Depleted. Utterly. Freezing cold. Grateful. God. Thank you. I didn’t think I’d make it, really I didn’t. Leaving the hospital yesterday, I took a photo, …
IM OUTTA HERE!
Cedars Sinai Hospital, it’s been an “interesting relationship” for the past 3 months. Ups and downs and then more of each. But bottom line…ya fixed …
Thank you all again for EVERYTHING…
Thank you all again for EVERYTHING… your prayers, your calls, your visits, your thoughts. They’ve all carried me through in what I alone made into …
Bolt upright in bed
Bolt upright in bed. Wracked by intensely deep and painful spasms in my quads, hams, butt & feet that had me screaming into my sheets …
HELP! – WISH LIST… GURU NEEDED!
So, my BIGGEST concern, far and away, is to make sure Ramone & GoGo are ok. And…THEY ARE! Temporarily living in San Clemente and enjoying …
Ramone & GoGo just left the hospital
Ramone & GoGo just left the hospital to head to their new, temporary home in San Clemente. My heart is breaking already but I’ll get …
Hospitals can be funny places.
REBUILDING THE MACHINE. Hospitals can be funny places. Like…really funny. Here’s what came my way today: … A rectal swab …
RAMONE & GOGO LOVERS — HELP PLEASE!!!
RAMONE & GOGO LOVERS — HELP PLEASE!!! I need to go to the hospital for several weeks for heavy antibiotic treatment & major surgery. I …
Feeling
Feeling introspective. Inspired. Exhausted. Depressed and defeated, optimistic and hopeful, strong, weak. Lost. Victorious. So all over the place that I don’t know if I’m …
Well, the hits just keep on comin’!
Well, the hits just keep on comin’! As do the free nights at the fabulous Cedars-Sinai Resort Hospital. (well, I guess not “free” if you’re …
Tubes unhooked!
Tubes unhooked! (well, except for the one that’s still ticking out of my neck) (And yeah , lots of tubes) on the road to recovery …