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Part 4 … And Just When You Least Expect It …

Yesterday I made the long drive back to “the specialist” to find out the results of my PET Scan. Actually, I already knew the results (I am clean!) but now it was time to discuss next steps. I’m quite sure … Continue reading

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Why Last Tuesday Was One of the Best Days of My Life

(or … How Would You Feel if They Found a Spot on Your Lung?) I haven’t been blogging for some time, mostly because I’ve been sick. Went on a plane, went on a cruise, picked up some nasty bug and … Continue reading

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Cleaning Up the Mess of Christmas

This is that most wonderful time of year when we hear a lot of folks complaining about cleaning up the detritus of the holiday season. So much mess! So much work! No fun at all! Sure, taking down the tree … Continue reading

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The Most Fucks I Have Ever Written in One Blog or … When It Really Is Time To Let Go …

It is one of the hardest damn things in life. It may well be THE hardest damn thing in life. Letting go. Think about it. From our first, best, favourite toy to the security of our momma’s apron strings, from … Continue reading

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Is There Anything Better Than Feeling Grateful?

I recently enjoyed a brief text exchange with an old friend, wherein I proclaimed how grateful I was for her significance in my life. She replied, “There is precious little that’s better than feeling grateful.” It’s true, right. A grateful … Continue reading

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A Love Letter for Marlene

(aka The Way to a Woman’s Heart) Now, why are you writing a love letter for Marlene, you might ask? Who is this Marlene, you might ponder? Why is she so deserving of her own personal sonnet, you might query? … Continue reading

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In Praise Of The Skinny Mirror

I am a proud owner of a skinny mirror. It took me a while to find the perfect one but find it I did. It wasn’t expensive. It was pretty. And it was skinny. It’s probably my favourite piece of … Continue reading

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Is It Coincidence, Random or Perhaps … Destiny?

When you look back on your life and do the math on people you met, events that transpired, opportunities that arose or just places you visited, do you ever wonder what percentage was actually “meant to be”? As in destiny? … Continue reading

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Why You Should Pay It Forward … Again and Again and Again.

I’ve always been pretty good at paying back. When I say “pretty good” what I mean is if I borrow money I pay it back (except for my parents – sorry about that) and if I borrow a book I … Continue reading

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Are You Aging Gracefully or Gratefully?

Today I visited my dear friend G. In hospice. G is just a few years older than I am and has pancreatic cancer. He also has a thousand watt smile that still lights up the room. A sharp mind and … Continue reading

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