You know, as women we are often under a HUGE pile of societal pressure to be any number of things: skinny, pleasing, non-threatening, wearing make-up, patient, kind, acquiescent. To me, the bottom line is that we are under this mountain of pressure to really be SEXY. Not some sort of reasonable standard for sexy, mind … Continue reading Dependability is sexy! #MondayBlogs
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It’s Hard to Look Sexy Wearing a Compression Sleeve…Tuesday Thoughts
Really, that title explains it all, doesn't it? Or, nearly so. I had a phenomenal run this morning. It was the kind of run where I felt almost as if I could just go forever (I didn't) and pull a marathon distance (didn't do that, either). I showered and got ready for work. Part of … Continue reading It’s Hard to Look Sexy Wearing a Compression Sleeve…Tuesday Thoughts
The Alter Ego…#MondayBlogs
There was a very specific "line of demarcation" in my life: before cancer, and after cancer. Before cancer, I spent more time at someone else's office than I did at my own. My writing was something I worked to "squeeze in" if I had the time. After, I work for myself, and writing is job … Continue reading The Alter Ego…#MondayBlogs
A Trip Down Memory Lane…#MondayBlogs
Today I shared a story with my friend, Mi, about a post-surgery miscommunication disaster that happened here once. We were laughing, and Lara laughed over it with me once she arrived home. It made me think of all the quirky things that happened during my breast cancer treatment. Lara and I are still having a … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane…#MondayBlogs
Tuesday Thoughts…For My Children…
No, I'm not writing this post for my children at their current ages. Think of this as one of those "letter to my future self" kinds of experiments. Someday, when they are adults, I'd love for them to read this and look back on their childhood and realize it all makes sense. Yes, it's another … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts…For My Children…
Tuesday Thoughts on Logic
The days have officially blurred together. I know it's Wednesday, but I missed Tuesday altogether. I think I slept last night. So far, no one is spiking a fever today. I think we are out of the woods! I thought I'd write about logic today. Logic, when taken to the extreme, becomes illogical. The hyper-rational … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Logic
Over 5 Miles of Laundry…
I usually do our laundry over the weekend. This weekend, I had the pleasure of running my first 5k since hitting remission with my running partner - my daughter. We had a terrific time. It was a breast cancer fundraiser, with a balloon release at the end. "Maddie" and I watched our two balloons twirl … Continue reading Over 5 Miles of Laundry…
Hiking Wisdom…
I like to take our fuzzy fatso hiking with me at least once each week. It never seems to be on the same day. The trail is usually pretty populated by numerous hikers and their dogs. I love people watching, and (I'll admit it) shamelessly eavesdropping while hiking. People tend to hike in pairs, and … Continue reading Hiking Wisdom…
The Five Pillars of Islam, The Ten Commandments, and My Daughter’s Religion…
My children do not attend a parochial school. As a result, my daughter is studying world religions as a part of her history class this year. Tonight, Maddie was explaining to me that there's always one tenet of each faith that she forgets. Alright, I told her. So, what are the Five Pillars of Islam. … Continue reading The Five Pillars of Islam, The Ten Commandments, and My Daughter’s Religion…
Tuesday Thoughts on Belief…
Monday was rough around here. In a nutshell...hmmm, I don't think I can nutshell this. Haha. Basically, once you've had Breast Cancer, you can expect ever increasing health insurance costs (think $1000 per month). So, I signed up for the Affordable Care Act. This was not politically motivated on my part, but motivated by pragmatism. … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts on Belief…