Author Archives: L. Jacob

It seems I don’t have liver cancer. My kidney cancer has come back and attacked my liver. So technically, it’s not liver cancer? I always thought cancer is cancer and whatever organ it’s in is that kind of cancer. Seems … Continue reading →

I went for an MRI of my liver on January 16. I got the results via the portal on Sunday. “Consistent with metastazised disease.” Doctor-speak for cancer. This is the second time for me; the first being kidney cancer in … Continue reading →

So, I thought I’d be honest with the government and tell them that my utility bills have nearly tripled since I was in rehab. All of them. I went on our Medicaid website and updated my bills, which hadn’t been … Continue reading →

2025 sucked. In a really big way. Back surgery, rehab, can’t walk without falling…it’s bad.My son visited me in rehab every two weeks. My dad came up from Florida to visit. I made a few friends (some I didn’t want) … Continue reading →

In April, I went into rehab because I fell three times in one day. In May 2025, I had three emergency back surgeries. It was agony. I went into rehab at a nursing home. One place for four months, and … Continue reading →

It’s pretty sad. I haven’t written a story in 2 years. Since doing work for The Publisher, all my creative abilities have gone to editing, graphic design, producing newsletters, and creative social media. It’s not like I don’t have time. … Continue reading →

OMG. For two weeks, I was sick as a dog. All because of this fantastic new diabetes/weight loss medication. From Thursday to Sunday: vomiting, sick stomach, headaches, and all around weakness and fatigue. Thank goodness I don’t have to work … Continue reading →

My right hand can’t hold a pen. Seriously, I drop them all the time. I drop a lot of things. I have to use two hands to hold a mug or cup. It’s diabetic neuropathy. I can type better than … Continue reading →