The dawn of this new day also brings the start of a new year & a new decade. What a brilliantly new wide open beginning. The possibility, the potential… The Fear. One of the first things that came to mind for me as my eyes opened to the newness … will this be the year […]
Some days are hard. Really hard. But even on these days there is the opportunity to find gratitude. (Sometimes you have to look hard.) This morning, my heart sunk as I scrolled social media and saw that several of my friends spent yesterday in treatment. What moved me is that they didn’t post about their […]
Today, I turn 43. While some cringe at the idea of growing old… I celebrate! All I want is to get old and wrinkly. I actually thought I was turning 44. I was convinced. It took a calculator and a persistent husband to bring me around to the idea that my proper number is 43. […]
In 2007 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I received a box of scarves from a friend of a friend named Kelly. Each time I wore those scarves I felt her love and support. When I finished treatment she told me to pass them on. So, I took them to a conference in […]
Think of the worst thing that has ever happened to you in your life. Then have the rest of the world give it a color…. say pink. Watch people wear pink wigs, tutus, tiaras and boas as they celebrate beating it or “bring awareness” to it. Watch as companies use this deadly disease to […]