This was written two years ago. Since my husband's cancer diagnosis, I haven't posted much at all. Mark passed away January 15, 2025--two years from the date of this post, so the timing is bittersweet. But I think there's a message here we can all hold onto.} Celebrating the Ordinary At first glance, 2023 was … Continue reading Celebrate the Ordinary
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Last week my husband started a new chemo regimen. The old regiment was not having the success that we wanted and the oncologist wanted to try something new. The new chemotherapy drug they were going to introduce into. Mark had severe side effects that only manifested within the first three treatments. Ultimately, we were told, … Continue reading For Whom The Bell Tolls
We Appreciate Your Patience
How many times have you heard this line? "All available operators are busy helping other customers. We will be with you as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience". Patience? Thirty minutes later, I am still hearing a computer-generated female, calmly thanking me for my patience. LADY, I am here to tell you that the … Continue reading We Appreciate Your Patience
Good With Color
Growing up a middle child and the only girl (until I was almost 13 and my darling sister was born) I developed a competitive streak with my two brothers. I felt like I had to try harder, do better and achieve more than they did. To be fair, that was not pushed on to me … Continue reading Good With Color
The Hypocrite
Here I am again: this is me...the Pot calling out the Kettle. Last week I wrote about loving yourself; accepting yourself; making time for the things that bring you joy. I write those things because self-care is such an important concept for those in the helping profession. Without it, we crash and burn. We leave … Continue reading The Hypocrite
Dangerous Opportunity
When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. John F. Kennedy. We all face crisis: in our career, in our personal life, in relationships. Crisis can seem debilitating at times. And for some, it is. In the throngs of crisis, we experience those … Continue reading Dangerous Opportunity
Finishing Last
Yesterday, I entered my first 5K race. The race was a benefit for Blanket Fort Hope, a wonderful organization combatting Human Trafficking of minors. I hesitated to join, at first, due to my inability to sustain a run. Challenging my self-doubt, I decided to enter. However, admitting that I could not actually run for 3.22 … Continue reading Finishing Last
A Leap of Faith from the Lion’s Head
Geek Alert! As you may know from reading some of my posts, I am a huge action-adventure movie fan. I mean, I eagerly watched every Avengers movie and each of the side movies for the sub-plots. I adored the Jurassic Park series (always pulling for the T-Rex). And, of course, the many cinematic adventures of … Continue reading A Leap of Faith from the Lion’s Head
One More Minute
After my heart surgery, I committed, with the obvious wake-up call, to changing my unhealthy lifestyle. I didnt drink or smoke and I did ocassionally exercise prior to the event. But, according to the doctors, the two biggest contributors to the problem were the stress in my life from my career and the fact that … Continue reading One More Minute
When the Bough Breaks
Remember the song? Rock a Bye Baby In the Tree Top When the Wind Blows The Cradle Will Rock. When the Bough Breaks The Cradle Will Fall And Down Will Come Baby Cradle and All. Those lyrics are really morbid if you dwell on them. A child perched high in a mighty tree but upon … Continue reading When the Bough Breaks
Water for Camels 