2021 began innocently enough. And then, as they say, you-know-what hit the fan. My mom died suddenly, and my son announced his 23-year marriage was over. Two people I love were out of the picture, just like that. We may have more social freedom than 2020, but the bondage of family turmoil and grief are ... Read More about Teetering is a Balancing Act

We buried mom on Good Friday Exactly 6 days is what we had from taking her to the hospital with excruciating lower back pain to saying goodbye. We brought her home in a hospital bed and faced her to the garden and a picture of my dad. Multiple myeloma was a surprise and had unknowingly ... Read More about Do We Live Like Easter People?

Gilda and ovarian cancer The only experience I’ve had with ovarian cancer was thirty years ago when I read Gilda Radnor’s book It’s Always Something. Gilda, one of Saturday Night Lives founding funny ladies was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and wrote about her journey. Not a lot was known about the disease in 1989, and, ... Read More about It’s Always Something

What Holds You Hostage? Does Cancer hold you hostage? As I was out walking one beautiful morning this week, I listened to a podcast. I don’t leave home without my airpods! The very best gift I ever bought myself! Sometimes I play music, and walk to the beat, sometimes I listen to a non-fiction book ... Read More about Does Cancer Hold You Hostage?

 “I’m lying in bed. I feel the gentle touch of the soft breeze coming through the open windows of the bedroom. As I lie there, quietly assessing the day ahead, I become aware of the birds chirping in the trees, the murmur of voices and a dog barking twice, probably at another dog as the ... Read More about Be Careful Who You Listen To

Hey, as a cancer survivor, I’ve been there. We’ve ALL been there. Fighting cancer is a full-time job Sometimes it’s difficult to maintain a positive attitude. Add the stress of Covid, the ongoing mask controversy, an upcoming Presidential election, partisan fury, riots, looting and protests across the country… sigh. Is it any wonder we can’t ... Read More about 5 Sure Ways to Boost Your Attitude