Seven years ago today, I received the call saying that I had breast cancer. In some ways, that day seems like a lifetime ago, as so much has changed since then. In other ways, it seems like it was very recent, and… Read More ›
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6 Years and Counting
October always has been special to me. Fall is in full swing, with its cooler, crisper temperatures, resplendent colors, and warmer, cozier clothing. I love everything fall. It also happens to be the month of celebrations. In addition to Halloween,… Read More ›
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Since being diagnosed with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2015, this month is even more significant to me than it was previously. It also means a great deal to me for another reason. This month, my dear… Read More ›
Story Time
For the past 13 months, I have relied on the safety and convenience of online shopping to keep our household running smoothly. We have had everything from groceries to pet supplies to books to clothing delivered to our front door…. Read More ›
The Doctor Is Out
The world sometimes can be a big, scary place for children to navigate. During childhood, it is not unusual for kids to find themselves afraid of a variety of things. The dark. Strangers. Being away from home. As a little… Read More ›
The Five Year Plan
Where do you see yourself in five years? At some point, we’ve all been asked this question. Sometimes, this question is posed by another person. A parent. A guidance counselor. A prospective or current employer. Other times, we may ask… Read More ›
Here’s to Good Health
The Memories feature on Facebook provides a daily trip down memory lane. Sometimes, looking back at those past pictures and events is a most pleasant trip indeed. Other times, doing so can be a painful journey into the past that… Read More ›
4 More Years
Unless something unexpectedly goes wrong, which, as I know all too well, is within the realm of possibilities, on October 20, I will mark 4 years as a breast cancer survivor. Breast cancer survivor. That still is so surreal. The… Read More ›
3 Years Later
Up until 3 years ago, October 20th meant one thing and one thing only to me. October 20 is the day my paternal great-grandfather was born, and even though he died in December 1986, I still think of him, especially… Read More ›
More Than May Flowers
This year, April showers brought more than just May flowers. There still were the traditional blanket of lilies and the garland of roses for the respective winners of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, along with Mother’s Day bouquets. Joining… Read More ›
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