Today, October 1st, is National Black Dog Day. Seriously. I thought it was a joke when I was first introduced to it. But, after I did a little research, I learned that it is in fact legit. Did you know that black dogs are the least adoptable pets in shelters because of their color? I… Continue reading National Black Dog Day. Seriously.
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God Made Dogs
If you are a dog lover (actually even if you’re not a dog lover), please be prepared to have your heart melt when you watch this video, God Made Dogs on YouTube. A girlfriend sent it to me knowing that I would love it. Saying that I love it is the understatement of the year.… Continue reading God Made Dogs
Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Surgery is scheduled at 7:00 am on Tuesday to exchange my expanders for implants. As much as I don’t want to admit it, I’m a nervous-Nelly about it. Intellectually, I know that it will be fine. That it will be so much easier than the last (horrendous!) experience. However, I contend with what I believe… Continue reading Sunday Snapshots: Hiking in Montecito
Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation
Since my FBC (F-bomb breast cancer) diagnosis, when circumstances have been especially difficult for me, I have tried to put things into perspective by reflecting on my work in pediatric hospice. People often ask, “How could you work with dying children?” I don’t honestly know. It’s certainly not as if I woke up one day and… Continue reading Finding Your Calling and Discovering Your Vocation
Buzz's Birthday
Today, we celebrated Buzz’s Birthday. He is (yes, you guessed it): Finally Five. Buzz is now not to be confused with our daughter, who herself is referred to as Finally Five. She did not let anyone forget the fact that she is still his older sister (by 6 months). Thanks to all who have inquired… Continue reading Buzz's Birthday
Buzz Update
Since my return, he has been a Stage 5 Clinger…glued to my hip. And I admit to loving every minute…
Touch Points
I have now entered a space in my breast cancer treatment in which the marginal benefits of chemo cannot be measured. The point at which we do no harm.
Hearing this was a watershed moment for me in which I realized that more chemo is not necessarily better. Sometimes, more chemo is just that: more chemo.
Fashion SL's: Black and White with a side of Buzz
Having breast cancer does not mean losing one’s sense of style! Wearing scarves everyday has really made me think about what I wear. Time and time again, I go back to wearing black and white because it is a blank canvas on which to layer colors and fun accessories.
Buzzin' with Buzz
I was reflecting today on how my life (and this FBC period) has been enhanced by our newly adopted dog, Buzz. Despite his diagnosis of Exercise Induced Collapse and the occasional Counter Surfing, he has brought love, light and joy into the life of our family (Silver Lining!). Thinking about him, and the… Continue reading Buzzin' with Buzz
Sometimes, it's the little things
FBC has taught me to pay attention. To the little things. And to enjoy every potentially enjoyable moment. Not in a fatalistic way, but in a this is awesome and I need to savor every moment. Speaking of savor, a friend knows that I have a penchant (ok, an obsession) for all things caramel, but… Continue reading Sometimes, it's the little things