This past Sunday was of course Mother’s Day. It was also the day earmarked for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. (I live close to the Twin Cities and lived there for many years, hence my interest). While watching the news Sunday night and observing …
Survivorship
I woke up yesterday to the sight of a fresh layer of snow on the ground. Most people were complaining, after all it is almost the end of April, but surprisingly I didn’t mind a bit. In fact, in an odd sort of way it felt right, almost comforting. I realized it’s all about perspective. …
I’m happy to report I successfully made it over that last hurdle and managed to drag myself away from a certain pool as well. I am going to try to stay away from all pools and hurdles for a while! As everyone who has been hospitalized knows, you don’t get much sleep in a hospital. …
The other day, I heard the oldies song “Hair” on the radio, and it reminded me of well, hair, and how a person’s hair represents another kind of journey. (Btw, though it works for some, I’m not a fan of referring to cancer as a journey.) I vaguely remember (I was in elementary school) when …
Here in Wisconsin spring arrives slowly. Early spring teases us into believing winter is over, but we all know it’s really not for another month or so and even then it can still snow. It seems winter hangs on as long as possible. A warm day in the 50’s will be followed by one plunging …