Posted by Lucas on May 16, 2013 · 3 Comments
“Death is the dark backing that a mirror needs if we are able to see anything.” Saul Bellow Lapidary maxims about lugubrious life events can be far removed from the actual experience of adversity. These phrases sound good and fancy, downright poetic at times, but are often hard to internalize without first-hand experience. No matter [...]
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Posted by Lucas on May 9, 2013 · 2 Comments
I have cancer. Specifically, I have diffuse large B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I discovered I have cancer through running. Running My relationship with running began because I thought it would give me an edge on my high school football field. I stood 5’8″ and 130 lbs. I could use any advantage I could get. If [...]
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