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The Warrior Queen

Posted on December 5, 2018May 14, 2022 by Ron Stempkowski

I read a book called “Warrior Queens” in college, and attended an event hosted by the author, Lady Antonia Fraser, who discussed the topics of her book: women who defied history (and odds)... Read More

A Letter from the Future

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Ron Stempkowski

I wrote this letter to myself on March 24, 2011 in my diary. It was the week Ken was in the hospital before being released to come home for hospice care where he died on June 1. It was one day after o... Read More

The Birthday Tradition

Posted on September 24, 2016July 12, 2017 by Ron Stempkowski

I always approach the Creticos Cancer Center with great reverence. For all the caring work that is done there by the nurses and staff. And all the courage shown by the patients who are treated there, ... Read More

ron stempkowski

ron stempkowski

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Category: Cancer

The Warrior Queen

A Letter from the Future

The Birthday Tradition