Good morning, Yesterday was the National Race to End Women’s Cancer in Washington, DC. I think all of us who were there are still feeling the glow from the amazing positive energy. Here’s a quick update on what went down. First, I owe a massive thank you to those of you who donated in support […]
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One Year Beyond Cancer and More Lessons Learned
Anniversaries are usually a time to celebrate. We had a lot to celebrate in 2015 as one son turned 16, my husband and I achieved milestone birthdays, and we celebrated a landmark anniversary. 2016 has been a bit different, also full of anniversaries, but not anniversaries I’m particularly inclined to celebrate. March 24, 2016 was the first anniversary […]
On Wisdom, Age and Family
While I certainly don’t consider myself stupid or naïve, I would never say that I’m wise. Wisdom is something I associate with ancient Greek philosophers and cartoon owls. It’s such a high and unattainable attribute that I never really even think about it. That changed in mid-April, when I met a friend of a friend […]
Skiing Again: An Adaptive Skier’s Return to the Slopes
From the BSM: In December 2012, I reviewed Judy Johnson Berna’s book, Just One Foot. I didn’t realize it then, but Judy had been away from skiing for a few years. This past season, she got back on snow. The challenge of skiing again surprised her. Here’s what she has to say about getting back out […]
Just One Gift? (Happy Holidays and Book Review)
If you could choose just one gift this holiday season — one gift for yourself — what would you choose? While a quick and easy answer might be new skis or boots or perhaps a season pass to everywhere, I think that most of us, if confronted by an all-powerful Santa, would choose more carefully. […]