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Hey there, it’s Lisa from Clusterfook filling in for my super secret, fantasy boyfriend…Karl. He’s starting his vacation to California in search of the Summer of Love. I’m not sure how to break this to him but the Summer of Love happened while he and I were infants…way back in 1967. Maybe it’s all that secondhand tryptophan he’s been sniffing.
For me this summer has been all about love and letting the people around me know how much I care about them. That’s something I’ve always had difficulty with in the past. Although I’d love to poke fun at Karl like others have in their guest posts I just can’t do it. The snarky, bitchy, mean Lisa has left the building.
(If you see her, please send her home. I miss her very much.)
I had the opportunity to meet Karl at TequilaCon in May this year when it was held at my home town of Philadelphia. We drank and talked. We talked and drank some more. Karl was so easy to talk to and from reading his blog I already knew we had some personal things in common.
Not only did I enjoy spending so much time with Karl but my husband took one of the best pictures of the night! I’ve shown this picture on my blog before but here it is for those of you who haven’t seen it before. Are we fierce or what?
In June I started chemotherapy for the first time in my life. Since the doctor told me I was going to lose my hair I decided to take control of the situation and shave it. Well, I had my sister shave it all off. Although it was very empowering to take that kind of control there was a part of me that felt really sad about having no hair.
I ended up spending that weekend in bed because chemo knocks you out that way and when I finally got out of bed I found a video of Karl an his mother…who was shaving his hair off in solidarity! It made me cry because I was so touched that someone would do something such as that for me.
Karl’s act of solidarity made me feel and understand that I’m not alone in my battle against cancer. Whenever I feel tired or I’m in a lot of pain and think I’m not going to make it one of the things I think about is Karl and the video he made of shaving all of his hair off. It makes me think that if someone several states away sacrificed their hair for me then the least I can do is kick cancer’s ass for another day.
I hope Karl never underestimates the depth of his solidarity. I’m especially proud of him for picking a date to quit smoking. What a great gift he’s giving himself and his daughters. The sooner he quits the sooner he can add some more years to his life!
So, me being me, I took Summer of Love literally because Karl is such a great guy and I love him! He just better send me a damn postcard!
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Awww- what a great post! It’s all lovey here!
Karl - send that woman a postcard!
And Lisa - best of luck and warmest wishes for you.
That is such a cute picture! I love it.
Lisa, alway pulling for you through battle number three. Lovin from a distance!!!
Karl, send that girl a damn post card!!!
Wait, I thought you shaved your head for ME? I’m confused.
Sarah, It’s one of my favorite pictures from TequilaCon.
Willie G, Thanks! I know…he should really send me a couple of postcards!
Karl, I think you are just jealous because I get to wear the stylish wigs and turbans. So stop it!
I’m the trend setter here…LOL
Karl is a fierce tranny mess.
That is SO touching!!
Wonderful post. I think Karl owes you a postcard and a T-shirt.
I very much enjoyed snarky Lisa.
But this Lisa? Well, this Lisa is more than enjoyable. She’s real. And inspiring. And makes a difference.
Awwwwww! The blog world is totally awesome! Karl is awesome! Lisa is awesome! It’s just AWESOME!
He’s sending postcards? Dammit!
Kate, Thanks…I’m just not sure what’s happened to me. I used to be so good with the snark and bitchiness. Now I’m all filled with goo.
Employee No. 3699, First of all, I love your name. Second, I never thought of a t-shirt too! Do you think it’s pushing it if I demand a mug too?
Miss Britt, I miss Snarky Lisa. Sigh.
Thank you though. At least I have maintained my sense of realness. That’s one thing I can’t shake. I guess I’ve become incredibly humbled. That will happen when you get knocked on your butt by a bad-ass disease.
blondefabulous, You should have used the word “FABULOUS”!
kapgar, Well if he wasn’t, he is now.
I think you should get more than a postcard, honey. Great post, Lisa!
Snarky Lisa is just busy kicking cancer’s ass. She’ll be back when her work is done.
I love that Karl shaved his head for you. Think you can get him to do a little manscaping too?
I think a postcard, T-shirt and mug are in order. I think the mug should say “Clusterfook” on it. I mean he did find a licnese plate with ‘Karl’ on it, how hard could it be?
Aw, what a nice post. It almost makes me want to shave my head too. . . almost.
Feelin’ the Love…Post Card, definite must. Get to it Karl with a K.
Love, love, LOVE it!
(at a loss for words…)
Oh, I bet he sends a postcard. And I’m sure there will be lots of pics and Utterz too. It’s already begun, after all… And yeah, Karl is pretty special for that show of solidarity. I can’t think of many people who would do such a thing.
Karl is an amazing kind of fella… One of a kind.
lisa, you did a terrific job as guest post. i am feeling the summer of love and enjoyed the rah-rah, yay karl post. well done!
hey lisa!!! Great post!!! I haven’t been here to visit Karlipoo in a while but you’re right…. he is one amazing human being!!! NIce job