Douglas Whaley

I’ve created hundreds of posts since December of 2009 when I started this blog following my heart transplant (which occurred on November 23, 2009).   The posts are mini-essays on a number of topics, and I’ve tried to tie them together by adding a note at the end of each referring the reader to “Related Posts.”   S ince there are a number of recurring subjects, it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to post a guide that organizes the blog according to topics, and what follows is my attempt to do this. I want to thank the thousands of readers who take the time to read my blog.   It’s been terrific fun to write it and I plan to continue doing so until illness or death prevents me from continuing.   When I do die I’ve given a final post to my husband, David Vargo, to put up on the internet so my readers will know it’s all over.   Until then, I particularly enjoy hearing from people with thoughts, questions, or stories about my blog posts, and it’s thrilling to learn that I may