Blog Archive

October 28, 2018

Our Wyoming Getaway

Early last month we took our first vacation in over 2 ½ years. This time, the chilly wilderness of northwestern Wyoming came calling. Our destination? Breathtaking […]
September 30, 2018

October: The Start of a Sentimental Stretch

Here come the sights, sounds and smells of October! What a magnificent part of the year in Colorado. Dry leaves that crunch on the sidewalk during […]
August 30, 2018

My Fifth Birthday with Kalamity Kate on “Cartoon Corral”

Summary: My two most memorable birthdays while growing up in Cotesfield, Nebraska, were attending a Rick Springfield concert and meeting Kalamity Kate (Leta Powell Drake), host […]
August 11, 2018

Ca 27.29 Biomarker: Be(a)ware

Summary: Some breast cancer survivors, like me, are routinely tested for a tumor biomarker, Ca 27.29. Elevated test results may be an early indicator of recurrence. […]
July 29, 2018

Lymphedema & Cataracts: The Unexpected Physical Effects of Breast Cancer

For months, I have been advocating to bring more attention to the long-term psychological impact of cancer. But this time, I’m going to share a couple […]
July 10, 2018

COPE Addresses the Psychological Impact of Cancer

If you would prefer the audio version of this post, we have that too! Just click play below: I’m taking the opportunity in this post to […]
May 30, 2018

Transitions

Prefer it on audio? Listen to it below! Just what is it about the month of May? High school and college graduations, the completion of another […]
May 5, 2018

For Genene.

If you prefer to listen to my blog instead, you can hear it below!   Oh, the highs and lows of life. In early April, my […]
April 1, 2018

Expensive Lessons Are The Best Lessons

Do you prefer to listen to the blog? You can do that here!   Thirteen years ago this month, my divorce was finalized and I turned […]