the catch up!

Just a brief catch up as I've just started this blog in August of 2025, the story really began when I was a baby... you can read more about that in the About section.....

With about 20% kidney function, I've been taking it easy this Summer - no traveling and cutting down on social activity. As many of you know, my main symptom is being tired quite frequently. I am a big napper these days. Luckily I moved to Venice Beach in April and have been enjoying a big backyard and the wonderful Venice weather, sunny days and cool breezes.

I just saw my new UCLA kidney doctor last week and he reminded me of the signs of kidney failure, which is a bit daunting. It's maddening how up in the air most of this situation is. I could suddenly have kidney failure at any time and need to go on dialysis, or if I'm lucky I will have a transplant before needing to do that, There's no way of knowing which will come first. Just hoping and praying for the best. He also suggested I stop eating any animal protein as it adds to the toxins in my body. That's an easy one as I'm mostly vegetarian, so as of now I am back at it! Veggies only!