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equilibrium restored, or brief notes on being a survivor

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Emily

This just in: sometimes, life after cancer completely sucks. I try not to spend a whole lot of time here feeling sorry for myself, or bitching about how hard my life has been since my diagnosis.  The truth is, most … Continue reading →

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a courageous front

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Emily

Yet another day on the cancer roller-coaster, though not quite in the way I might have anticipated.  December 1:  the diagnosis anniversary is nigh.  Thursday, 12/3, is really my own personal D-Day, even though it does not signify the day … Continue reading →

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remarks delivered at first descents fundraiser, denver, co, 10/1/09: the miracle of humanity

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Emily

What follows is a slightly more formal version of the remarks I delivered in Denver, CO last night at the First Descents fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  It was a magical night that reenforced my commitment to this … Continue reading →

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