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It's been awhile since my last update and post, but I believe it is time to get this out in the open. There will be no further additions, changes, or creations from me. As some already know, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 renal (kidney) cancer with involvement of the lung and bone. I underwent radiation and immunotherapy and then chemotherapy. The chemo seemed to be having some effect but the side effects were having more of a negative impact on my well-being than I could tolerate and was looking at being in the hospital more than I would like and afford, plus my cognition was taking a huge hit. Therefore, I made the decision to move to hospice care, and let nature run its course. I do not know how much longer I may have, but I'm going to take each day, one at a time. My mind is much more clear and I find myself more alert and not nearly as dulled as it was on the chemotherapy. I am fine with my decision and, though I am not actively seeking the end, when it comes, it comes.

I got my very first mural scam today. It feels like a rite of passage. I didn't bite. I didn't bite when I got the bogus design agency job offer either! I was curious, though, so googled mural scams and found this: https://geekmamas.com/2022/09/25/instagram-scam-i-want-to-use-your-photos-for-mural-or-painting-and-steal-your-money/ . Its a good article and well worth a read. The issues are the same on Instagram and DeviantArt. The scammer contacts the deviant and says something like hey, "I love your art and want to make a mural with it". If the deviant replies the scammer will say how much they are willing to pay and will then send a cheque for more than that amount. The scammer will ask the deviant to send them the difference! Naturally the cheque is totally bogus and will never clear but the scammer tries to pressure the deviant into paying. The scammer wants to get the deviant to stump up the difference beforehand. Or the scammer is looking to get bank information. You get the