About Me

I am going to be 72 years old in September 2022.  And I am not going to slow down any time soon.

Me in the middle with my munchkin Ziva

In September 2010 I was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma endometrial cancer.  I completed the surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments.  I lost part of my colon because the 4 inch tumor attached to the sigmoid section of my colon. This left me with a Colostomy bag for the rest of my life. BUT this has not stopped me from living my life to the fullest.

I spent 7 years after treatments dealing with intestinal blockages and I was hospitalized about twice a month, sometimes more, but that has not stopped me either. In 2017 I made my way to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida where a group of amazing doctors fixed me. I owe so much to this hospital. Now it is 2022 and not one more blockage. If you have never had an intestinal blockage then you might not understand but they are more painful than giving birth. 

In February 2020 Buddy (Reno), my better half, passed away, liver cancer. He stood by me and cared for me thru my whole ordeal and never once complained. I was by his side in the hospital for 6 months. Why I survived and he did not is not known. I miss him everyday but I know he would not want me to stop living the life we both loved. 

In June 2021 I found my way home to Maine and came back to one of Buds favorite places, Bentley’s Saloon and Campground in Arundel Maine. Bentley and Lisa gave me a job and brought me out of my cacoon I had locked myself in. They are like family to me and I love my job so much. This job is also my social life and I am back here in April 2022 for another season of fun. 

My plans for 2022? Remodel Polywog AND get back on a motorcycle.  I got my license in 1996 and my 2nd bike was taking over Buds 1975 Harley Shovelhead, kick start too. I gave up riding after the cancer treatments, I thought I would never ride again BUT now is the time for me to move on again and accomplish another task. I know Buddy will always be watching over me and I know he is happy that I am going to continue the life we had and loved. 

Our home until 2020




Us in Mass


Me mowing in Mass

2022 my new camper, I named the Polywog. When in hospital getting tumor removed Buddy bought me a stuffed frog. Hmmmmmm. After a few days I asked him WTF did you buy me a frog for? He said it was the only stuffed animal they had and because of my frog statues in my garden he thought I was collecting them. So since then I have loved frogs. 

So I named her Polywog for Buddy.