This past weekend marked another Mother’s Day. It marked the fourth one for me without a mother of my own.  I thought about last Mother’s Day when my family and I sat around discussing biopsy results, BRCA tests and upcoming surgeries. There were still so many questions without answers.   We took pictures in front …

Time for a change of pace! Time for a cookbook give away! If you are like me, you have a cupboard full of cookbooks. I received my first “official” cookbook at my bridal shower more than a few years ago. My mother-in-law-to-be gave me the Better Homes and Gardens full-size cookbook. You know the three-ring …

After my recent post on the Feel Your Boobies Foundation, I thought I was done. I didn’t think I had anything much more to say on this topic. It turns out; I’m not quite done. The discussion generated by that post and posts by others, seems to be continuing on Facebook and elsewhere. Discussion, even …

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. …