Monthly Archives: October 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. We, unfortunately, joined the millions of women and families affected by breast cancer back in 1997 when my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I still remember the moment that she came through the … Continue reading →

I’m not gonna lie. The last two weeks have been kinda craptastic. We thought Barney was going to have to be put to sleep, Casey’s “check engine” light came on in his car, our dryer broke, I lost my wallet, … Continue reading →

They say dogs are “man’s best friend”.  In our case, they may be the only children we ever have.  For those of you following either of us on Facebook, you know that last Friday we came very close to losing … Continue reading →

Since entering the field of social work, I’ve worked with a lot of different groups of people. Homeless. Poor. Community organizers. Mentally ill. Children. I have learned an incredible amount from all of these groups. About myself, about life, about … Continue reading →

He was a libra. He read me the horoscopes every morning – I’m a libra too. He had the biggest smile, and a full belly laugh. He wore suspenders. He did algebra every night at the kitchen table. He called … Continue reading →

As part of the happiness project, the author (Gretchen Rubin) explores finding time to do things that make her happy. Like reading a book, writing, and exercising. Since I’ve ventured on the journey of becoming a happier, healthier version of myself … Continue reading →

Hello, blog-readers!  Jenn posted last month about her Happiness Project.  Well, I’m working on one, too!  It’s kind of a rough draft, scribbled onto the back of a strip of paper I took off the fridge, but it’s coming along.  … Continue reading →

In hospital visits? In physical therapy appointments? In pills swallowed? In neurologist follow ups? In hand tremors? In phone calls to update family members? In tears? In screams of fear into the universe? In dropped items from a hand that … Continue reading →

I don’t remember how old I was when I came up with the (brilliant!) idea to ask my Grandmother if she would be my pen pal. Or maybe it was my Mom’s (brilliant!) idea. Anyway, it was brilliant. How much … Continue reading →

There have been many times in my life where I have subscribed to the notion that everything happens for a reason. But if we are being honest, I do not whole-heartedly believe this. It kind of bothers me-  because I’m … Continue reading →