Note: Please read this entire post! Friday Morning It’s 10:45 am on Friday, September 9. Yesterday, we decided that we are going to take Bradley to the veterinarian that has taken care of him his whole life, Dr. Haims. Our intention is to ask Brad’s doctor to end our pet’s wonderful life. It’s time. With …
Bradley has a new growth on his neck which we assume is another tumor. Given the aggressive nature of his cancer, this shouldn’t be a big surprise. However, it’s grown in size from a small stone to a baseball in 10 days. We stopped in at the local veterinary clinic and scheduled a regular appointment …
I remain shaken by the “breaking open” I have been experiencing, but there are signs that I am passing through it and, perhaps, understanding the gifts behind this deep dive. Before I get into that, though, I want to thank Beth for standing by me minute by minute as I processed these feelings. Thanks, too, …
For those of you who are new to this blog, I’d like to warn you that the term “Adventure” should be replaced by the word “Odyssey” or the phrase “The Twists and Curves of Scott Bierko’s Mind.” Sure, I started this blog with the intention of taking you on a fun RV trip, but it’s …
We are very happy with the place we’ve rented and so is Bradley! The Little Red Carriage House sits on 40 acres with a pond, a barn and lots of open land for Brad to sniff and explore to his heart’s content. When a dog is 14 years old, sniffing and exploring replace all the …
As we departed our last campground in Moodus, Connecticut and turned out the driveway towards our new rental in Youngsville, New York, the mood in the cab shifted a couple of times. After two miles, Beth said she wanted to drive the truck. She had a 1:00 pm Zoom call, so Beth offered to take …
Our last full day on the road was a light one, by design. After Beth’s classes, we visited a state park that was the former home of an actor named William Gillette. Although Gillette was better known for other roles in his prime, his lasting influence was creating the stage portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan …
We arrived at our last campsite in Moodus, Connecticut, yesterday. We’ll be here for one more night and then we’ll travel to our new home in Sullivan County, NY where we’ll be “camping” for 8-10 months. I call it camping because it’s temporary just like everything else we’ve done in the last 7 months. We’re …
Our last full day on the Cape was spent at the beach – sunning and swimming during the day by the bay and dancing at night by the ocean side. Ya, mon. My life was a musical last night starring Bob, Linda, Beth and Scott and featuring the sounds of The Dirty Water Dance Band. …
Sunday was a breakdown and breakthrough day for many of us here in Chatham, MA. Like it or not, doing “the work” of self-transformation requires periods of grief, pulling away from others plus the tears, shouts and relationship missteps that often accompany transitions. Of course, my “work” is to reflect on my own evolution and, …