Building a Reading Practice in Two Encounters with Old Path White Clouds – December 15, 2025 I first received a hard copy of Old Path White Clouds  (which, for ease going forward, I will refer to as OPWC) from my father after we learned in early September, right around my 32nd birthday, that Drew’s most recent melanoma treatment had failed—catastrophically. The infusion they gave him, aimed at activating the T-cells or TILs he’d received in a previous treatment but hadn’t yet

Setting the Table: Building a Reading Practice in Two Encounters with Old Path White Clouds Chapters 1-5: Character Intros, Initial Observations/Responses, Questions, Connections Early Reflection: When Optimism Becomes Cruel in Cancer Care I will post these texts as soon as they're completed throughout the afternoon and early evening. Pardon the current appearance of the blog. .. I'm still figuring out how to use a "blog." As part of my grieving process, I'm going to spend

Hello, to anyone who may be reading, in this world or in the next. My name is Dianna. I was lucky enough to be Drew's sister for 31 years while he was alive, and I will continue being his sister, in whatever form that takes, for many years to come. I will use this blog as a space to write about Drew as I knew him-- it is by no means the only or the most definitive account. Indeed, I hope it will be one of several blogs, testimonials, and written reflections about Drew gathere