Holidays & healing wounds
Bravo is ready for the holiday season because it brings special gifts in his ‘magic sock’ and ample servings of ReddiWhip. The Amazon...
Even at NED … it’s there
On November 30, 2016, I learned treatment for my second trip with breast cancer had put me into remission. I was a truly emotional bald...
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...
Fall Risk
The yellow bracelet that recently dangled from my wrist in the hospital proved embarrassing and enlightening. I am a Fall Risk. When I...
This is a test
In the hospital, my Storm Trooper brace arrived shortly after a kind nurse helped me wash tangles of vomit from my hair and I scrubbed...
