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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 1d

Today marks four years since Leukemia took my soulmate, MaryPat. Miss her every minute of every day. 💚☘️

The link below is a 20 minute photo slideshow telling much of Mary. Also in there at the beginning and later on are her brother John, her mom Mary Ellen.
drive.google.com/file/d/1vgXW...

MaryPat, from the last trip we took together, to our beloved Aulani on the island of Oahu. This was dinner at Roy's an excellent restaurant nearby.

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Lakota Man 🪶 @lakotaman.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrate with me. #IndigenousPeoplesDay 🪶✊🏾

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 8d

More looks like you're gonna be in the next Mission Impossible movie.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 25d

<---- Yup.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 25d

Seeing this right after taking my trip of introspection to MaryPat's homeland of Ireland, my first time back without her, this episode is a full on gut punch for me. Even in rewatching it, still hits so very hard. 😭

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 25d

We lived every minute of the following 31 years together, every day was a gift as we didn't know if there would be a next one. Very much like the gift Marie gave both of them. For the two of us, those 31 years was its own time. 💚☘️

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 25d

Ok it's next week.
The leukemia that took MaryPat nearly four years ago wasn't the first. The actual first was a very rough battle of Ovarian stage 2 that we did win a long time ago. At a price. No kids, and a loss of innocence. Made us aware that our time was limited, a lot like Pike.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 26d

My rapture outfit

a man wearing a hat and a jacket is standing in the dark

Alt: Indy in his iconic wear. There is only one outfit, allow me to help you along in that rapture thing.

media.tenor.com

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 26d

Me waiting for the rapture

a man in a green shirt says i thought they 'd never leave ..

Alt: a man in a green shirt says i thought they 'd never leave ..

media.tenor.com

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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 27d

I'm joining the war on Autism on the side of the Autism.

With Star Trek Lower Decks in the background

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · 28d

Been there done that, and nobody wants that t-shirt. Glad you're on the mend.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Sep 18

No matter what that future may hold, I will stand with you and so many others in our community, to the end of the line.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Sep 17

Done, interesting note, I’m in one of 65&over places. Was immediately handed a three page list of the ‘qualifying conditions’ to get it anyhow. If anyone gets a no look into it, many many options to get it anyhow.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Sep 14

I will have more to say on this. Next week, don't want to be spoiler-y.

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Sep 14

🤣 I wear my actual Engineer pants. Yes, they have PLENTY of pockets!!

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Sep 12

Tonight..
I'll go out and take a nice long look up at the stars.
💚☘️

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 31

And yes some of my thoughts already look toward return and as much as being home is a comfort zone there is not good anticipation of being back in the mess that is. 3/.

MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 31

Now that I’m outside that sphere of influence? I’ve been out and about for a few days and barely even feel uncomfortable in a place that is very unfamiliar to me. It is as if a palpable weight is off. 2/?

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 31

Now that I’ve traveled, it’s different in the states. At home, outside of places/people that I’m familiar with? That influence of media does trigger feelings of unsafe. I question choices of where I’m going. 1/?

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 26

They're doing exactly what I expected, bypassing. It's all so horrible. 😢

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are Starfleet. #StarTrek #strangenewworlds #engineer

In the corner of my engineering space. The rest is classified! Toolboxes are cool!

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Aug 17

Irishfest and having a grand time! Of course I have to taunt you with the most awesome of treats! 😁 Think we could get the cruise chefs to give it a shot?? @drerinmac.bsky.social

Wards House of Prime makes excellent Scotch Egg on a Stick!

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Jul 27

Love it!!!

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Jul 26

See you there!

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MarkRG @markrg.bsky.social · Jul 23

It is truly a mental illness.

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