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August 31, 2021

20 Years: Reflections and Healing

I was going to open this post with a statistic about how many attacks have occurred on American soil. But I realized the term “attacks” can […]
November 2, 2020

White Pumpkins and Memorable Thanksgivings

November is here. Time to rake up autumn in a cone-shaped mound in the backyard and accept the blah of winter, zone out and barely acknowledge […]
September 29, 2020

Lifetime Impact Part III: Rene’s Homecoming

By year’s end, more airplanes and personnel continued to arrive at King Khalid Air Base, preparing for what was assumed would be an eventual invasion. “Everyone […]
February 2, 2019

Thank You, Mom. And You Too, President Lincoln.

All my life, I have pondered this gnawing question: What four people, living or deceased, do I wish I could sit down with and have a […]
December 29, 2018

Hello 2019! Welcome to My New Weird

Welcome to 2019! Here’s to hope, optimism, and good health for your new year. But first, a jolt. Twenty years ago, we were starting the countdown […]
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 […]
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 […]