Friday, June 24
The rounds of this prize fight continue to drag on and it is turning into a slug fest – reminds me of the 1973 Ali vs. Frazier fight in MSG when I was a kid! I’ve taken some body blows and the legs are weary but I think the cancer cells are far worse for the ware.
I continue to believe that my true advantage in this battle comes from my fans. They build me up, make me strong and fire me up! I was flooded again yesterday with well wishes for my 60th birthday – phone calls, texts, emails, cards – all kinds of creative, fun videos, songs and artwork. Clever, amusing and entertaining. Sincere, tender and heartfelt. Wonderful, awesome, fabulous!
Yesterday, for the birthday, I indulged and broke from our strict diet. We prepared together and feasted relentlessly on homemade authentic Italian food, excellent wine and my favorite desert. We even tried to party late into the evening. No ill effects to be had and feel all the better for it! The psych is up, so may the fight continue.
La bella vita………….
i love you Mike!! I just got caught up on your blog, which I usually do on weekends(in between vis-a-vis visits), but I missed last week’s updates while I was immersed with family in Portland. I actually had lotsa fun at Oaks Parks, despite getting completely soaked in a surprise cloudburst-thankfully as we were headed for the cars.
Anyways, your words and your fully embodied perspective on life and all its curveballs continue to inspire me, and fill me, in this moment, with delight and a renewed resurgence of unbridled energy! gotta go hang out the laundry and greet this gorgeous day
La forza è con voi e lo siamo anche noi! Buon compleanno. Con tanto amore e apprezzamento…Con ancora…Ci vediamo la prossima settimana. kt
Hey Mike
As usual Jonny (roger) come lately , I want to wish you a happy Birthday .It sounds like you did it up in your usual elegant style. I remember with my Sue it was always beneficial to take a”little break” from the regiment for the greater good of mental health.
I have the utmost faith that, just like Ali , you will persevere against all odds and come out on top .
Best wishes
Roger
Michael,
A belated Happy Birthday to you!! Sorry I missed your 60th Birthday Celebration last week.
So the beard is gone and it looks like your fight is going well! Remember to “Float like a butterfly and Sting those cancer cells like a Bee!”
All the best to you my Friend!
Bill