

When the tears won’t stop
The clay imprint of Rio’s paw is displayed in our front room. The Weed says he often goes over to it, touches it, and says ‘Hello’ to...


Our beautiful Rio
Rio. I don’t remember a day without her. Our beautiful Rio. Now, the house feels quiet, empty. A kind veterinarian visited today to...


Time to let go
Rio, our nearly 12-year-old yellow lab, dozed yesterday on her favorite pillow in an afternoon sunbeam. Every time I get sad, I take her...


Living with lymphedema
This map shows states that have issued National Lymphedema Awareness Day resolutions. Today is National Lymphedema Awareness D-Day. Does...


#MondayMotivation to keep going
I came across this quote today as part of #MondayMotivation on Twitter. It resonated with me because I'm in a sort of holding pattern,...


Question: To book or not?
Happy World Book Day 2018! For years, I have pledged to write a book. I hope to do just that. It will be the biggest accomplishment of my...




















