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this is why we write

Recently, a lovely young woman who just completed treatment for her advanced ovarian cancer told me that reading my blog was “the first time she felt hope.”  She offered these words so honestly, with such straight-forwardness; I was quite taken … Continue reading

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dance party, 8:30 AM, my gyn/onc’s office: be there

Apparently the rules that apply to human house guests also apply to dogs – three nights, maximum.  No, I kid. We’ve had a great time with Marley, our dear friends’ Pomapoo, who has been with us since Friday night.  Now, … Continue reading

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tongue-tied

First Descents took me well outside of my comfort zone – as advertised – in ways that I expected (physically, socially), but this feeling that I have been left at a loss for words is definitely not something I anticipated. … Continue reading

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