Gratitude

“I see skies of blue And clouds of white The bright blessed day The dark sacred night And I think to myself What a wonderful world”   I am channeling some Louis Armstrong this morning.  I am sitting in my patio staring at the clear blue sky, puffball clouds, and… Continue reading

Maintaining distance

Social distancing day 10,548:   Not working today, so lazing at home.   Agenda: Discussed the news with the hubs. Made menu and grocery list for next two weeks. Studying my Spanish book. Getting ready for a continuing education webcast. Gave the cat her flea treatment.   Living the dream?… Continue reading

Driven to fear

A wise friend who also helps guide me on my healing journey posted a quote from Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic” as part of a workshop the other day:   “It isn’t always comfortable or easy – carrying your fear around with you on your great and ambitious road trip. I… Continue reading

The rainbow connection

I’m taking a day off from being a breast cancer survivor.   No, really, it’s true.  I am using my soapbox for another crucial cause.  It’s all about this.   Cancer.   OK I was half-lying.  I am talking about cancer in general.  Believe me, I would really like to… Continue reading

Tell it like it is

This is the next installment in my series of pet peeves about breast cancer…     We have things that people say that grind our gears.  I have heard it all.   I’m a warrior.   I’ll beat this.   Chemo isn’t that bad.   I just have to push… Continue reading

Knowing when to shut up

I talk to lots of ladies who are at various stages in their breast cancer journeys.   I make no secret of the fact that my mission in life now is educating anyone who will listen to me on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.  I have learned so much through… Continue reading