Goodbye friends

[KS Toronado]

Had long talk Wednesday afternoon with my primary physician, she believes I have an Anxiety problem
and is the reason I'm still losing weight even though I changed my diet to fating foods. She wants me to
wean myself off of politics and news until I beat my cancer. I'm taking her advice.

Currently the tumor has taken over my entire head below the ears, before breakfast, lunch & supper I need
to take 2 extra strength Tylenol to be able to eat, jaw moving up and down hurts.

Couple things I wish our Party would do.........

1) Offer 10 million dollars to whoever has proof Elon Musk's software stole the 2024 election, believe the
talented computer hackers would start working overtime and if they did find indisputable evidence that the
last election was indeed stolen, all hell would break loose in our favor.

2) Get plans in place to have exit polls in place at every polling location every hour they are open just in
case Musk is up to his old dirty tricks.

3) Start a campaign "Make sure Rs allow you to vote in November"

Now I'll stop worrying about politics since I said that, there's a lot of people I'll miss chatting with every
day and hopefully I'll beat this cancer and get back here.

This is also my official resignation from the MIRT team.

[underpants]

1. Good luck and happy travels. ❤️

[Bluestocking]

2. Good luck with your treatments

[livetohike]

3. Take care of yourself KS Toronado. Sending

hugs for healing and comfort. He will be gone one day and you will be back!

[Happy Hoosier]

4. Good Luck!

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I wish you the very best. I'll miss your voice.

HH

[mwmisses4289]

5. Healing hug 🫂

Take care of yourself, and good luck🍀

[sinkingfeeling]

6. Good Luck.

[SheltieLover]

7. Good luck with treatments. KS!

[yorkster]

18. Kindness, please...

[KS Toronado]

52. Can't count how many times I kicked her off of DU

Poor girl needs to get a life instead of attempting to post her anti-Democrat shit here every day.
She sure isn't talking anybody into voting R around here, she just wastes her time for nothing.
My favorite image I always gave her.....

[yorkster]

75. Got a chuckle out of that, KS.

Best to you.

[sheshe2]

89. OMG! She actually posted on this thread?!

That said, I am sending you positive healing vibes. You just need to take care of you for a bit.

Love and hugs to you, KS.

[surfered]

91. I remember it fondly

[Cha]

176. DU Doesn't have "..daily mind control programming."

That's fox "news"... and the Gaslit PEDO in the WH.

Uh huh...

I am only trying to give people another viewpoint because everything is so one-sided and that's daily mind control programming.

[FSogol]

183. You have no credibility because you've had 100s of banned posts with the same tone. Why don't you make a healthy change

in your life and stop obsessively stalking DU?

[QueerDuck]

187. Oh, please. Bye. 🍕🍺

[dalton99a]

9. Your health comes first. Take good care!

Good luck and best wishes.

[a kennedy]

10. Damn KS, yes, please take care of yourself first.

Hope you beat this horrible, horrible cancer, positive thoughts, healing vibes and most of all PEACE. 🙏🏻

[Norrrm]

11. Best wishes to you.

[surfered]

12. You will be missed. Concentrate on your health and beat your cancer!

[Kid Berwyn]

13. Godspeed KS Toronado!

You are one-human-of-great-kind!

[Emile]

14. We'll miss you on the MIRT team.

Take care of yourself, and good luck fighting cancer.

[TommieMommy]

15. 💙🙏 good luck 🙏💙

[MustLoveBeagles]

16. Good luck 🤞

Sending healing vibes your way 🤗. We'll be here when you come back.

[littlemissmartypants]

17. Love you, KS. I'm going to miss you. Stay encouraged. ❤️

[Bev54]

19. Wishing you all the best and hope to see you back here happy and healthy very soon!

[Ocelot II]

20. Good luck, KS - hang in there, and thanks for the cartoons!

We look forward to your healthy return!

[herding cats]

21. Just focus on being as whole as possible.

I completely understand the need to remove the stress and anxiety from your life as much as possible. Many don't realize how much the negative factors surrounding us feeds our cancers and impairs our healing.

Focus on the beauty and the good things around you as much as you possibly can. Breathe. I can't stress this enough, take time to just be and breathe every day.

I wish you healing, health and peace. Maybe someday we'll both be back on MIRT again.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

22. Good luck!

We'll miss you! Get better soon!

[Quiet Em]

23. Please take good care of yourself.

You are making the correct decision. You do not need the added stress of this political environment added to what your are already dealing with.

Wishing you calmness and strength as you defeat that cancer and return to good health.

[Prairie Gates]

24. Good luck and my best wishes for pain reduction

You have always been one of my favorite posters here.

[SallyHemmings]

25. Wishing you good road to recovery

[malaise]

26. Damn I will miss you

Do what’s best for you

[PatSeg]

27. I'm so sorry

You will be sorely missed. Hopefully, you'll be back again soon, but meanwhile, take care of yourself.

[UTUSN]

28. K&R

[iluvtennis]

29. Sending healing vibes. 🤗 n/t

[Biophilic]

30. We will miss you. Take care of yourself.

[Catlady123]

31. Good vibes

Take care of yourself and get better.
The atmosphere trump and his minions have created is very close to unbearable.
Innocent people are suffering all over the world from his actions.

May he get what he deserves.

[PittBlue]

32. All the best to you.

Sending healing vibes.

[nuxvomica]

33. Good ideas, Mr. Toronado!

Please take your rest. I wish you great strength and calm days! I won't say goodbye but rather "au revoir," which is "goodbye for now."

[Celerity]

34. lycka till (good luck in Swedish) in the future, KS T

[UpInArms]

35. My best thoughts are with you, KS Toronado

🫂🫂🫂

[MarineCombatEngineer]

36. We'll all miss you KS Toronado

but getting your health back in control is far more important than politics and social media.
Take care and come back if and when you can.
Peace out
Dan

[kentuck]

37. So sorry to hear...

Good luck in winning your battle.

[Diamond_Dog]

38. All the best to you, KS. Take care and beat that nasty C. I like your suggestions.

I am a survivor, too.

[rurallib]

39. Thanks so much. Best wishes for a full recovery

[luv2fly]

40. Best wishes 🙏

Take care of yourself first, and fight like hell.

[hlthe2b]

41. You will be missed and heartily welcomed back when you can, KS Toronado!

I will be thinking of you each day and sending a wealth of healing wishes.

Someone gave me a four-leaf clover encased in resin recently that I have on my nightstand. So, just in case, I'll rub it every morning to send that luck your way as well!

Please take care of yourself. Given I agree with your political priority list, which I will share with others planning our own local "No Kings" protest as well as others online. We all appreciate your concern for all of us at a time when you clearly need to focus on your own recovery. I shall hope that both your health and our joint efforts to protect democracy show a dramatic improvement in coming days, weeks, months and certainly thereafter.

In the meantime, here is a little "cyber" replica! Give it a rub!

[delisen]

42. You are amazing and an inspiration to me

You have accomplished so much here and even now, while dealing with your health issue, you are offering us guidance. Thank you.

You are making the right decision and thank you for your faith in us that we will carry on and succeed.

[Solly Mack]

43. Best of luck! Check in from time to time to let us know how you are doing, please.

Thank you!

[MiHale]

44. Take care KS...

Gonna miss ya.

[GiqueCee]

45. I had my own go 'round with the Big C...

... though in different bodily real estate, so I can empathize bigly. I often said that I didn't know I had cancer, but I sure as hell know I got cured, many of the side effects of which are permanent, at least in my case.
As everyone warmly suggests, take it easy, focus on taking care of yourself, don't worry as much about taking care of others, as is your predilection, I suspect, and especially, think positive; this shit can get you down. Don't let it. A little humor is a good weapon, too.
I imagine you have friends and loved ones you can talk to, but if you want to exchange thoughts with someone who's been there, feel free to PM me. Seriously.
We're all pulling for you, KS.

[Joinfortmill]

46. Prayers. Stay strong. See you when you return.

[erronis]

47. Huge hugs to you and thanks for your comments and comics!

[Nevilledog]

48. Really great advice from your Dr. The world is fucking terrifying right now.

Surround yourself with beauty and light. Focus on the things that give you joy. We'll be here when you get back. All my best to you.

[mcar]

49. Blessings on you KS

[Grim Chieftain]

50. Best of luck to you, KS Toronado

You are in my thoughts.

[Old Crank]

51. Be kind to yourself.

[cachukis]

53. Peace.

[imaginary girl]

54. Maybe try something like tai chi or xi gong

To help with pain and relaxation. There are simplified forms of both.

[rhiannon55]

55. I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Rest and recover, please. Cancer is a horrible beast and I hope you are one of the many people who survive it.

[scarletlib]

56. Good luck and best wishes for you. Concentrate-on your health.

[ABC123Easy]

57. Like your ideas!

I'm newer here so was unaware and very sorry to hear of your health issues. I sincerely hope you are able to get better soon and your general quality of life improves. Sometimes the treatment for cancer can be worse than just having the disease.
It's always good to unplug for a while from social media and politics in general.
None of the things on this site or on social media are more important than your health and well being.
Hope things get better for you ASAP.

[CrispyQ]

58. I am so sorry to hear of your troubles!

I always look forward to your posts, but yes, times are stressful & keeping up with politics can skew your outlook. It has mine.

Take care of yourself & check in with us when you're feeling better.

[Fla Dem]

59. KS Toronado I wish you all the best in the days ahead.

It will be so good to once again see your name on DU posts and I hope it's not in the too distant future.

Take care of yourself and know we have you in our thoughts.

[CousinIT]

60. KS Tornado... wishing you well and the damn cancer GONE!

Taking care of yourself is your #1 priority. You gotta do what the doc says.

Take care of YOU. Politics is toxic, and you don't need that right now.



Now go pamper yourself so you can heal!

[lark]

61. Healing thoughts and wishes KS Toronado (not tornado, lol).

I will miss you here my friend but absolutely understand the need for self care.

I agree with your rx for the party, all of these are needed!

Take care of yourself!

[Tommy Carcetti]

62. Good luck and see you on the other side! nt

[otchmoson]

63. Good luck, and . . .

I think you may be pleasantly surprised at the stress-relief caused by NOT following politics/current events.
I'm normally glued to computer hours a day, refreshing or exploring sites for additional information. But hubby has some health issues, and on a weekly (or semi-weekly) occasion I deliver him to rehab door, or consultation room, and I'm away from the "news." As I wait in the car, I read or work crossword puzzles; and to make my trip(s) more efficient (I live in the boonies & travel to the "big city" for medical), I do a bit of grocery shopping, etc. after the appointment. When I get home, I find that I'm feeling better after a 4-6 hour break from "the news." And while I think how much better I could feel with a complete absence, I lack the will-power to NOT turn on the computer.

All I'm saying is that I hope your time away is VERY stress relieving, and encourages progress on your journey of caring for yourself first.

[Hugin]

64. I will miss your toons...

I understand pulling back and focusing on your health. In fact, I have pulled back considerably starting about a year ago. I knew the goal of our foes was killing me.

It does work wonders.

[LuckyCharms]

65. My best wishes. I'll miss seeing you here!

[LoisB]

66. I will miss you. Concentrate on your health. Wishing you well.

[FakeNoose]

67. We will miss you dear KST ... but your health is the main focus point right now

Thanks for all you do and you have done these many years on behalf of DU. Cancer is beatable, and it's important to follow the advice of your doctor. Sending healing vibes your way.

Please check in from time to time and let us know how you're doing.

[allegorical oracle]

68. Selfishly, am so sad to see you leave -- but sending strong get well vibes to you. Want

you to return to our community. Hugs.

[berniesandersmittens]

69. Take care KS Toronado

You're going to be missed, especially in MIRT.

But your health comes first. Take care of yourself and hopefully you'll update us from time to time.

[NEOH]

70. Good Vibes

KS Toronado, sending good vibes your way. Get well and take good care of yourself.

I will miss your toons.

[Bumbles]

71. Take good care of yourself.

I'm looking forward to seeing your return in better health under better circumstances.

[DinahMoeHum]

72. Stay strong. We're all with you. . .

. . .no matter what.

[MLAA]

73. All the best to you! ❤️

[Clouds Passing]

74. The most important thing for you now is you KS Toronado. Relieve your stress.

Your healing is what needs the most attention. The Healing Path is the Tao, the Way. Imagine if all humans chose the healing path instead of the destruction path. How amazing we would be as a species. Fill your self with compassion for yourself and others. Nurture your body, mind and soul with nature, beauty and peace. Comfort yourself with those that bring you joy and love. Find the light of your being and brighten it. 💚🧡🩵💛

I will miss your daily toons and insightful posts. Thank you KS

[surfered]

76. Dagnabbit!!!

[SergeStorms]

77. Follow your doctor's advice.

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Your health is paramount. Everything else in your life revolves around that fact.

You'll be missed a lot, but I understand totally.

My Dr. told me to cut back on political activity as well after The Big Orange Fascist Pig 🐖 was re-selected. I took a few months off and it did me a world of good. I'm thinking of doing it again, because 3 more years of this tRump shit-show will definitely get my blood pressure rising again.

Get healthy, my friend, and maybe resume light activity down the road sometime. Your daily "condensed cartoon" feature will be greatly missed, but we need you healthy more than anything else!

So long, for now.

[justaprogressive]

78. Looking forward to you

beating this cancer, with a speedy recovery and a quick return!

[brer cat]

79. If support will help you heal and give

you comfort, you have it here. Know that we love you and are keeping you in our hearts.

[NewHendoLib]

80. Wise move. Take care of yourself. Be at peace.

[Polly Hennessey]

81. Will miss you. You are strong and brave and smart.

Remember, we need you. Also, the Pet, Cooking, Fiction Forums are here for gentle sharing.

[murielm99]

82. Heal!

[PatrickforB]

83. May you be blessed in all the ways you most need. I hope for a return to full health for you! n/t

[haele]

84. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing now.

Lighting a candle that you'll beat the cancer.

[Maraya1969]

85. Bless you and your recovery. I watch funny animal videos on Instagram

And the “Walk for peace” one have been fantastic. (The Buddhist monks who spent months walking from Texas to Washington. Ended at the beginning of Feb)

[irisblue]

86. Wishing you all the best

[peacebuzzard]

87. KS, I pray for a speedy successful knockout of this illness

please follow all protocols and come back soon
See you soon on this board….

[Lulu KC]

88. You're the best

I will miss you terribly.

[carpetbagger]

90. Godspeed, Tornado.

[EuterpeThelo]

92. Wishing you all the best with your treatments

Agree with all of your wish list, but we'll continue to be your boots on the ground while you kick cancer's ass. Sending love, light and healing vibes to you. Hope to welcome you back after a full recovery!

[quaint]

93. You are well loved here.

We will really miss you.
'Course you could trash all forums except The Lounge and dare us to make you smile!
💓🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷💓

[Dear_Prudence]

94. Thank you MIRT warrior!

I have beenn chasing squirrels off my birdfeeder, while you have taken on chasing trolls off DU. I admire you. Please take care of yourself now.

[TygrBright]

95. Holding you in my heart. MAY YOU KICK CANCER'S ASS! n/t

[yankee87]

96. Take Off

Good karma

[Erda]

97. Wishing you a full recovery!

I am praying for your healing and sending you lots of love.

[Wild blueberry]

98. All the best to you

Sounds like you have a superb doctor who cares about you, as we do.
Spring is coming. Nature is waiting for you.
May you be well and heal well. We love you.
(And hey, we can all use a break from the fuckwittage!)

[JMCKUSICK]

99. I'm sorry you're going through so much at one time, KS Toronado

Be well, and I'd just follow Ziggysmom and Catbyte postings, guaranteed to make you feel better.

[markie]

100. Be well

I understand the harmful effects of anxiety from all that we see hear and understand.

[blm]

101. 🫶🏽💐🫶🏽💐🫶🏽

[highplainsdem]

102. Take care, KS Toronado. There's a technique for reducing stress/anxiety that I've recommended on DU before

that can help within a couple of minutes. It's called the Butterfly Hug, and it's one of the techniques recommended on this page:

https://www.debbieaugenthaler.com/toolbox-2/

I first heard of it about 20 years ago and have heard from a lot of people that it helped them, and very quickly.

I'm not as familiar with the other techniques recommended there, but they may help you as well.

[NoMoreRepugs]

103. Find peace.

[NNadir]

104. All the best, friend. We wish you a full recovery and health.

[chia]

105. ❤️ May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face.

Wishing you peace of mind today, and victory over cancer.

[Niagara]

106. Please take care of yourself, KS

Concentrate on yourself and your well-being.

You've been a treasure here on DU and know that we're all rooting for you, you're health and well-being.

We will still be here when you're ready to come back.

[yardwork]

107. I'm sorry you're going through this. I will miss you.

I've always enjoyed your posts and I enjoyed working with you on MIRT a few times.

Good speed and good travels.

[Easterncedar]

108. Say farewell only. We will be thinking of you

Wishing you strength and healing. Sending love

[pat_k]

109. Remember, finding every day joys and keeping your sanity is an act of defiance!!!

[2naSalit]

110. You've given us all...

So much, it's hard to know that you must take your leave out of self preservation.

We love you and will miss you until you can return!

Much love, thanks and best wishes!

[Trueblue Texan]

111. Good luck to you...

We will miss you. Sending healing vibes.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

112. Please take care of yourself and get well

I am glad that you are taking your doctor's advice. Your health is the most important thing.

You will be missed. Thank you for all of the cartoons and other material that you have contributed to this board. Your posts were appreciated.

[love_katz]

113. Sending hugs and best wishes for healing.

[leftstreet]

114. Take good care of yourself

[applegrove]

115. Vibes to you. And prayers.

[travelingthrulife]

116. Best wishes for beating that cancer.

[debm55]

117. Best of luck, KS Toronado. You need to do what is best for you. Blessings my friend.

[NoSheep]

118. Wishing you peace and happy outcomes

[c-rational]

119. Good Luck, Godspeeed and Good Vibes to you KS Toronado. Kick this and get back to us. Best!

[BattleRow]

120. The DU community extends all its support ,no doubt.

Thank you for your illuminating posts over the years.
Much hope and light I am sending to you.

[Queso Delicioso]

121. Best of luck to you.

[Freyda99]

122. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers everyday

May the LORD bless you, and keep you;
May the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
May the LORD lift up His face to you, and give you peace.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[kimbutgar]

123. Take care KS Tornado

You will be missed but I get it. Today’s politics are toxic and stressful and you got to take care of yourself physically and emotionally🥰❤️🙏!

[Vinca]

124. Maybe you could stick around and avoid the political forums. You need all the support you can get as you go through

this medical nightmare. Everyone here cares about you and your wellbeing. Whatever you decide, wishing you wellness. If we can do anything, let us know.

[cally]

125. Take care and

try to reduce anxiety. Btw, I cut out all TV news when the election was called. I find I can usually handle reading the news better than listening or seeing it. I do filter to reduce my own anxiety.

Heal soon.

[mountain grammy]

126. Good luck, get well and please come back!

I will miss you but you’ll be in my thoughts always.

See you soon, healthy and stronger than ever.

[ananda]

127. You'll be missed.

However, you must do what's right for you.

Love

[PCIntern]

128. You will be sorely missed here...

All the best

PC.

[KitFox]

129. Sending gentle hugs and healing energy, KS. Know that your DU Family is always caring and cheering you on

as you kick the hell out of that damn cancer. 🩷🩷🩷

[City Lights]

130. Sending healing vibes your way. Take care. nt

[greatauntoftriplets]

131. Taking care of yourself is your first priority.

Best of luck with your time off. It's vital to your health.

[Escurumbele]

132. Good luck, you can beat this...Stay positive, you are doing the right thing to stay away from politics.

Watch and read things that make you laugh, make you happy, stay positive.

[jfz9580m]

133. All the best

I liked your cartoons.

I am a little leery of the web I see these days as I worry there is a layer of creepy social engineering in between that I plan to raise hell over. But that aside, I am sorry to hear this..

I have a suspicion something super-sleazy that uses timing and snips of data to orchestrate a moronic pattern is in between fueled by garbage ai and parasitic bullshit studies by humans who fail to get that in some of these instances (which mine definitely was and is), treating the real world or web as a free for all was shockingly stupid and will result in muscular harassment, misconduct and malpractice allegations not cute theatre and dog and pony shows.

Sorry, these tangents were about some parasitic data scientists and “researchers” in between. I was never in anything seriously and now I am and it won’t end well.

I am sorry about your cancer..

[StarryNite]

134. You're smart to be taking her advice.

Stress kills.
Take care.

[BumRushDaShow]

135. *HUGS AND KISSES*

Do put you FIRST. and

[Lifeafter70]

136. Take care

Sending healing warmth your way.
We will all be right here when you return.

[Kali]

137. ...

[3catwoman3]

138. Wishing you strength, serenity...

...and courage while you take care of yourself.

[JustinBulletin]

139. Sending healing thoughts your way

I love your agenda for the Dems. Take care and get well.

[cab67]

140. take care of yourself!

[Donkees]

141. Rest in the Grace of the World

[blogslug]

142. A wise and healthy decision.

You have to take care of yourself. We will miss you ad we will be here if you ever decide to pop back in to say hello. ❤️ ❤️

[Swede]

143. We'll see you when you get back.

[LymphocyteLover]

144. Wishing you all the luck you need to beat this!!!

[marked50]

145. Best to you KC

[1WorldHope]

146. That has to be a tough post to write.

I hope you have family and friends you can seek joy with. If you are all alone you have a lot of friends here who I bet are capable of talking about things other than IT. You will always be KS tornado to me. Blessings all over you! 💜

[chowder66]

147. Sounds like a smart plan. Best of luck to you!!

[70sEraVet]

148. We are anxiously awaiting your return,

especially since your return will likely mean that your health is no longer in jeopardy. Take care of yourself, KS.

[babylonsister]

149. YOU are your priority right now. I

will keep you in my thoughts, my friend, and look forward to your return when you kick this shit.

Hugs for now, xoxox.

FUCK CANCER!!!

[Exp]

150. Best of luck and health to you! eom

[uppityperson]

151. Best wishes, take a break and take care of yourself

It's too easy to get so involved here, take a break to care for what YOU need directly specifically. and fdt. And lg.

[Laurelin]

152. I'll miss your posts

Sending positive thoughts your way
Take good care! You'll be missed

[TBF]

153. I will miss you, Mike -

both the toons and the camaraderie on MIRT.

Best of luck kicking Cancer's butt and can't wait to see you back again soon.

[ms liberty]

154. We'll miss you and see you later when you've kicked cancers ass.

Sending you vibes and hugs.

[luvallpeeps]

155. Keep yourself alive!

[awesomerwb1]

156. All the best! Sending you positive and loving vibes

[angel823]

157. Good to take a break

Take care of yourself, and come back to us.

Angel

[Old Terp]

158. You have brought us loads of laughter.

While you need to stay away from politics remember that you still need to laugh and to laugh often. I know that can be hard but I know you have a nose and an ear and an eye for humor. I have a little experience with that. Currently three years remission for Colon cancer and 59 years for Hodgkins. I wish you a similar outcome and quick return to bring joy to the rest of us. Did you hear the story about the rabbit that. . . 😉

[CaptainTruth]

159. OMG... I am so so very sorry.

I can only wish the best for you & send healing energy.

You are in our thoughts.

[RussBLib]

160. in addition to all the other crap Trump is pulling...

...it appears that Trump causes cancer!

So sorry to hear your diagnosis. Try to practice good vibes, although it's hard with the Orange Menace still around.

Hey, something that has brought me some peace is lo-fi music. Purrple Cat is one of my faves.

https://www.youtube.com/live/GWc_7aJ83do




https://russblib.blogspot.com

[yonder]

161. We'll all miss your presence here, KST. Keep fighting hard as you have, rest when you can and peace to you always.

Also, there's great value in Nevilledog's wise words at post #48.

[proud patriot]

162. Sending you love

Take care

[BaronChocula]

163. Why the good ones, oh Lord!

I kinda hope the doc's right so you can come back soon.

[Tree Lady]

164. Take care and drive into the country

Have some zen time at a park. Let the sun touch your face in your yard. It's the small things like that that help my anxiety. Take a bath if you like that, gentle yoga or meditation app, Calm is a good one.

[mercuryblues]

165. This may be what you need

Watch stupid cat and dog videos. They are the best.

[peggysue2]

166. Best wishes, KS Toronado

For your recovery. Your GP sounds as if he/she is giving you very good advice--reduce the stressors, the anxiety so you can concentrate your energies on your health and healing.

Take care of yourself.

[Danmel]

167. Wishing you strenght and peace

In your recovery. Take care of yourself.

[Botany]

168. Maybe Goodbye in this venue but you will always be part of the DU Family and that is a bond that lasts 4-ever

May you find peace and comfort and when the warm spring sunlight touches your shoulders that is
part of DU and when you see a flower this Spring that is DU too.

If I may this has always helped me.

[Bengus81]

169. From another Kansan take care and we'll see you soon!

[stage left]

170. The best of luck

with your fight against cancer. Maybe some of your buds could find a way to chat with you every day.

[canetoad]

172. KS .....

I'll really miss you.

[Maru Kitteh]

173. Never try to kick a coping mechanism without having a replacement method in the wings.

DU is a coping mechanism.

So what I’m saying is, by all means - DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR HEALTH! But do make sure you have something in mind to replace DU as a coping mechanism. It should be something interactive, dynamic and engaging.

Best of luck and lots of kind wishes to you, as you do what is best for you. You have to take care of yourself to keep caring for others.

[calimary]

174. We're ALL gonna miss you, and hoping you can join us again, SOON!

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But it IS time for you to focus on YOU. And on everything you’re gonna need to recover, from medicines to good doctors to time and beneficial therapies.

Thanks for your three “guidance points”, for what we can work on while you’re focused elsewhere.

Take care of yourself! We’ll miss you and we’ll be sending you MANY thoughts and vibes and prayers for restored health.

[B.See]

175. Sorry to learn of this KS

and wishing you the best. Your guidance on MIRT was most appreciated.

Take care of you.

[Iggo]

177. Hang in there, and we'll see you when you get back!

[Kali]

178. oh man

I hope things (all of them!) will turn around and you can get back here soon. meanwhile rest and heal as best you can.

[EarlG]

179. Good luck

We will see you again when you are fit and ready to get stressed out all over again But in the meantime, rest well and heal up. See you soon.

[GoodRaisin]

180. Yes, time to take care of your body.

Politics is in an ugly way right now. I wish the best outcome for you, good luck.

[BobsYourUncle]

181. All the best, KS!

Hope to see you back again.

[marble falls]

182. I'm mostly in the lounge and music, these days. Very little politics. ...

... I get your cancer strategy .... trust me. Heal my friend, get that immune system kicked in.

[generalbetrayus]

184. I hope your physician's advice concerning your anxiety turns out to be valuable.

I was talking to my physical therapist last Monday about my addiction to politics since I was a child growing up in D. C., and he told me he had followed politics closely until the '24 election. He said his overall health has improved since then. Here's to fighting the good fight, KS Toronado.

[pandr32]

185. You need to focus on you.

It sounds pretty rough for you right now, but we'll still be here when you come back.
Hugs!

[niyad]

186. Holding you in light and love, KST. Vibes for best possible outcome.

hugggggs

[Playingmantis]

188. This news stuns me...

Good luck..we are all rooting for you

[surfered]

189. I haven't been around here that long, but 458 recommendations (and counting) must be some sort of record.

[spanone]

190. Happy Trails...

[virgdem]

191. Sending healing vibes to you as you focus on beating your cancer.

[yellow dahlia]

192. You may already be off the radar, but.

Your ideas are brilliant! I will spread the word.

I hope the respite helps with your health.

[slightlv]

193. I'm wishing you the best of luck in your treatments,

and sending you lots of healing light for your situation. You're one of the people I look forward to "seeing" every day around here, so I'll definitely miss you. But I'm fighting my own fight with all the politics. Blood pressure going up too high and staying there, anxiety and rage with no catharsis. I'm backing away from some of it, little by little, myself. I only check in here once, maybe twice a day most days now. And other than substack, I'm not on any social media anymore.

I know you're around my area someplace, so if you ever need anything please DM me. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts...

[democrank]

194. Sending hugs

Take good care.

[popsdenver]

195. Good luck KS

Seems that every sane person I know is constantly suffering in a state of Depression or Anxiety these days.......

BEST WISHES, bad enough you have Cancer...........all this shit must be overwhelming.....

All of our thoughts will be with you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Raine]

196. Wishing you all the very best. 😘💕

[Escape]

197. Thank you Tornado...

Come back when you can but enjoy your much deserved time away.

I am a native Kansan and have a lot of family back there. ALL OF THEM Democrats and Liberals, but they always have stories to tell about their encounters with the DARK RED SIDE there.

Enjoy the sunrise and sunset of every day.

Peace.

[planetc]

198. Blessed are they who bring laughter to their worlds. Get better, then get well!

[lonely bird]

199. Peace to you

You must do that which you need to do.

Sometime again…

[turbinetree]

200. ...................

[sellitman]

201. Wishing you the best.

Your fight is our fight.

[Onthefly]

202. Healing thoughts going to you.

Take care.

[Scrivener7]

203. Oh, my dear KS Toronado! I will miss you. Come back when you are better.

[58Sunliner]

204. I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.

I am grateful for your contributions here, you will be missed. Wishing you love, healing and peace moving forward.

[hamsterjill]

205. Oh, KS, you will be missed, but I want you to do what is the best for you.

I wish you strength, comfort and peace. I will (as is my practice) pray for your healing. Take what time you need for yourself and give yourself some grace and rest. But be strong and purposeful and do what your medical professionals tell you to do.

We'll keep the light on for you until the time is right for you to come back.

All the very best...

[purr-rat beauty]

206. My hopes for peace for you

From a cancer survivor, my heart is with you. I hope you receive the best treatment and compassion you deserve. May you find beauty in your waking hours and respite in the eve. You are not alone and are loved.

[Faux pas]

207. Sending you the best

healing vibes KS Tonado! Your health is the most important thing

[soldierant]

208. Good decision. But OMG, I will miss you.

I definitely get it. I've been scarce lately myself on account of email overload* - and then there was 2025 when after a fall I was in hospital and then rehab for a total of almost a month. It happens. I hope you will be able to return eventually.

*my own fault really - I've been choosing to use independent news sources instead of big TV - and there are so many good ones, and I keep learning of more.

[cilla4progress]

209. Please take care

Holding you in my heart, KS.

[Bristlecone]

210. Will look forward to seeing you back

[summer_in_TX]

211. Tough news, KS.

I am sorry. Praying for you. May you be surrounded by love and peace.

[Jack Valentino]

212. God bless you..... I wish you well and pray for your recovery!

[appalachiablue]

213. Strength and love to you during this time. And revel in the beauty of spring. TC.🌸

[Rhiannon12866]

214. Obviously I'm not the only DUer who's going to miss you, but as we say in MIRT, Real Life Comes First!

I'll certainly miss your humor and your amazing cartoon collections, not to mention your friendship, but you're absolutely doing the right thing, following doctor's orders. I wish you a calm and healing time and look forward to the time you're able to be back with us again. And you know that DUers love to send those healing DU vibes - and it sure looks like you're sent an avalanche of healing. Keep calm, Get well, and know that DU is missing you, and that absolutely includes me, my friend!

[JoseBalow]

215. I wish you the best, Amigo

You're one of the good ones.

[OldBaldy1701E]

216. May things work out as you wish them to.

Please take care.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

217. Oh honey.......HUGS TO YOU!

You will be missed.