Hi everyone! Yes, I am still here and well though my blog writing has taken a hit as my school work and other endeavors have taken over most of my time. I can’t tell you how many papers I have…
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Hi everyone! Yes, I am still here and well though my blog writing has taken a hit as my school work and other endeavors have taken over most of my time. I can’t tell you how many papers I have…
When I was diagnosed with cancer, one of the first lessons I learned was living with uncertainty. This year reminded me of this lesson and tested my resiliency. A year of learning how to readjust and shift my mindset. Understanding…
When I had cancer, I remember one day sitting in the exam room with my oncologist. He asked me how I was feeling, as he typically did at the start of each appointment. I turned to him and blurted out…
I have kept pretty quiet since writing my last blog about my travel to Cuba. The trip I took was four weeks ago and honestly feels like four years ago with how much has changed since I returned. The trip…
As one of my 2020 goals, I set out to experience something different in travel, out of my comfort zone and find a way to meet and connect with new people. Cuba was not really on my bucket list of…
It is hard to believe another year is coming to a close and boy did it go by fast! I reflect on the year and also on the last decade as we enter 2020. I can’t believe I am writing…
I have read about keeping a gratitude journal, listing positive events at the close of a day — as a tool to potentially reduce stress and improve mood. Admittedly, I do not do this daily, though I try to weave…
It was a busy, busy summer. Lots jammed into a short time. We enjoyed family time with our boys, my dad and sisters. We pre-celebrated my dad’s 90th birthday which is in September. In July, my husband and I celebrated…
This summer took its’ time getting here but when it did, it came in with a bang. Mostly beautiful weather, with heatwaves at times. As I think about the cooler weather coming, I won’t complain about the heat. This summer…
What a week this has been. I am so pleased to have my article “I wanted to try medical marijuana. Why couldn’t my doctors help me?” published in STAT News and The Boston Globe. Three years ago I wrote a…
