Dad forwarded an article to me recently that set me on a path of learning about hormone therapy. All women should have access to this information so that they can talk to their doctors about...
It has been a year. A year since a doctor looked me in the eyes and said, "I have bad news." There is so much to say, and nothing to say. I've been writing and writing. There are a thousand...
Destroy the Christmas tree? Me? I would never! Our kitten is slowly destroying the Christmas tree, and I'm okay with that. His name is Varjak Paw, after a cat in a book which Caleb's beloved...
I had my last chemotherapy treatment this week. I am getting disconnected today, just in time to pass out treats for Hallowe'en. Tuesday was the first time my kids have been to the cancer center...
We made a new friend. My daughter and I had the most wonderful day yesterday. We went out for lunch, did a little shopping (and laughing) at the mall, and went bowling with some friends. I...
Fresh seaside calamari at Sansome's Lobster Pool in Hillgrade... not a guilty pleasure, just a pleasure!! I clearly remember the first time that I started to think about my food consumption. I...
Book Crossed Lovers, 1997 I have always measured my life in books in the same way we categorize events by the song we were listening to at the time. 1990 - Riding around Badger Lake on my...
Pathetic Fallacy in real life. (So maybe "pathetic reality?") This cloud appeared as I was battling a terrible dark, low mood. I know I don't look sad in this picture. I was trying really hard to...
Gladys and Mabel sample some immuno-bark and gin and tonics on the deck. At some point in the course of the last 4 months, Gladys and Mabel appeared. Whether these gals are alter egos, imagined...
One of these things is not like the other... Asher had a good chuckle when he discovered this visual reminder of my "chemo brain." I spent most of last week wobbly and confused. For some reason I...
It’s nice to meet you! I write about the calms and storms we endure during this human experience.
I am a counselling therapist in private practice and a cancer survivor. Helping and connecting with others is a passion of mine, and I’ve found that blogging is the perfect avenue.
I’m so glad you popped by for a visit today.