April is Poetry Month. I know, I know. It is the end of the month already. So sorry. I’ve been a little, well, busy. Long-time readers know that I developed a love of poetry when I had FBC. There was something about being sooooooo slowed down that enabled me to enjoy poetry in a way… Continue reading April is Poetry Month
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What I Might Be
What I Might Be Love love love this quote. Nothing more freeing than letting goooooo!
Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening
Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening On a radio show last week in Chicago, I was asked about reduced-fee or free resources for breast and cervical cancer screenings. It occurred to me that I knew about them but hadn’t yet posted the information. Whoopsie! Regular check-ups (that include screening) are so very important! The primary… Continue reading Reduced-fee and Free Breast Cancer Screening
Happy Earth Day 2014!
Happy Earth Day! Today, April 22, marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The idea for Earth Day came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill right here in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California. On… Continue reading Happy Earth Day 2014!
How Wonderful It Is!
How wonderful it is to be HOME! After 4 days and 13 appearances in Chicago, I’m wiped out beyond belief (not to mention a bit buried in email-land!). So, I’m taking today and tomorrow to rest and to return (many of your!) emails. Thank you for your patience with me! I’ve really missed writing the… Continue reading How Wonderful It Is!
The Silver Lining Book Tour Continues!
The Silver Lining Book Tour Continues As I mentioned yesterday, my absence from the blog may be explained by the fact that I am doing my very best to live by example and walk the “balance” walk that I talk about so very often. The Silver Lining has been taking pretty much every moment of every… Continue reading The Silver Lining Book Tour Continues!
Children Learn What They Live With
Children Learn What They Live With Hiiiiii! Wowsy, have I ever been MIA. I hope that you will forgive me. My absence is explained by the fact that I am doing my very best to live by example and walk the “balance” walk that I talk about so very often. The Silver Lining has been taking… Continue reading Children Learn What They Live With
Chemo Mouth During Cancer Treatment
Chemo Mouth During Cancer Treatment Yesterday, I had the incredible opportunity to be on the Health News: NPR morning segment. It was great fun to discuss one of my favorite topics: EATING. This was especially poignant because the topic was: Cancer patients and lost appetite. Boy oh boy did the interview take me right back to the period when… Continue reading Chemo Mouth During Cancer Treatment
Finding Humor During Illness
Finding Humor During Illness As many of you may recall, I was the FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) patient for whom everything that could go wrong seemingly did. My oh my. From my colitis (i.e., spewing from both ends) to extraordinary pain because someone forgot to turn on the pain medicine after surgery to being stranded… Continue reading Finding Humor During Illness
The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014!
The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014! Today, I am thrilled, honored and humbled to let you know that The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller list. Ha! When the HOTY (Husband Of The Year) showed it to me, we were at a restaurant and he had the sweetest,… Continue reading The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014!