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
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Friday Philosophy…Remission
I'm celebrating today. As Moses just mumbled very sleepily, "happy anniversary," today marks 3 years that I have been in remission. So it's sort of a happy birthday/farewell to boobs celebration day. 🙂 As a result, today's quotable quotes are about remission and cancer - from a mostly cheerful point of view, since I plan … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Remission
We Are the Champions…Another Public Service Announcement
The American Cancer Society predicts that there will be approximately 233,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer this year. Of those estimated cases, around 40,000 will result in death. Although age is a factor in breast cancer risk, there are so many individual factors at play that the statistical averages don't really paint a very … Continue reading We Are the Champions…Another Public Service Announcement
Early Detection…#MondayBlogs
If you don't want a view of a soapbox, run away! Far, far away... 🙂 Public Service Announcements tell us all that early detection saves lives. While that statement may be an over-simplification, early detection doesn't hurt. But, what counts as "early?" Obviously, early would refer to the progress of your illness. But I like … Continue reading Early Detection…#MondayBlogs
Friday Philosophy…Worthiness
I've been listening to both children (no surprise there) and adults alike talking about why things happen the way they happen. Responses range from "so unfair!" (kiddos, in case you can't tell) to "why am I being persecuted?" It's always interesting to hear everyone else's perspective. I guess life events aren't something I take personally … Continue reading Friday Philosophy…Worthiness
A Killer Among Us…#MondayBlogs
A Succubus is a demon that takes human form. In legend, the succubus seduces her victims and slowly steals their health, their strength, and, ultimately, their lives. This is not a story about that kind of succubus. This succubus is equally dark, and can ultimately steal lives. It is not seductive, just insidious. Have you … Continue reading A Killer Among Us…#MondayBlogs
Counting Blessings and Gratitude…
Okay, I'll be honest - I caught that awful headache/sore throat please cut my head off bug that my daughter brought home last weekend. As opposed to battling an illness like breast cancer with obnoxious humour, I am facing a flu with immense whining. I went to work, facilitated a webinar (for the first time, … Continue reading Counting Blessings and Gratitude…
Breast Cancer and the Burlesque Dancer…#MondayBlogs
As counter-intuitive as it may sound, it can be hard to identify with being a feminist when you are going through treatment for breast cancer. When the attributes that differentiate you as a "female" are working strongly against you, when you barely feel like you are a female at all - instead just a mass … Continue reading Breast Cancer and the Burlesque Dancer…#MondayBlogs
Publishing, Health, and Updates…
Since I set that "publish on the 1st of the month" schedule for myself, I've been working almost constantly. 🙂 I didn't go through Lulu Publishing this time, but instead uploaded my format and covers onto Amazon through Createspace. Today, my new book, The Cancer-Free Gourmet, went live on Kindle! http://www.amazon.com/The-Cancer-Free-Gourmet-Caroline-Slee-ebook/dp/B00IQY04NU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393817842&sr=8-2&keywords=the+cancer-free+gourmet I hope those of … Continue reading Publishing, Health, and Updates…
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…