Remember Cleo, she just turned 4. It was hard to get a picture of her in her party hat! What does "joy" feel like in your body? For me, it is a "bubble in the chest" type of sensation,...
If your life has been touched by cancer, there are certain things you know. You know that the time between a scan or bloodwork and the meeting with your oncologist is a muddy pool of ugly...
I'm so glad you're in my bubble, said Varjak to Cleo. We are collectively holding our breath here. Over the last 3 weeks or so, we have physically distanced ourselves for the good of our fellow...
Some of my girlfriends and I recently ordered St. Patrick's Day shirts from a local clothing company. Our plan was to paint the town green as we took in some local entertainment. This St. Paddy's...
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...
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.