Cancer… Breast Cancer, one year later 10 Mar 2016 A year ago today I got a life-changing phone call. I had infiltrating ductal carcinoma: breast cancer. It's sort of a sad anniversary. I feel in a way as if…
Cancer… It’s a Mammothon! 13 Feb 2016 My friends and scholars at Not Your Mama's Gamer are streaming Video games on Twitch and taking donations for the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides mammogram, education and support…
Cancer… The Existential Job Search 2 Feb 2016 I've been meaning for months now to write a post about how similar cancer and pregnancy are. Basically, your body isn't your own, people are amazingly supportive, there is a…
Uncategorized The magic of letting go 7 Jan 20167 Jan 2016 Yes, I'm one of those annoying people that read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I started tidying (which should be called "throwing out") on January 1, and while I…
Cancer… Breast Cancer: The End. 30 Dec 201530 Dec 2015 It is done. What began with a lump almost one year ago is finally over. From the diagnosis Through six rounds of chemotherapy Surgery on my breast and lymphnodes and…
Cancer… Radiation – End of Days 28 Dec 2015 I haven't been very good about updating during radiation. The fact is, for the first three weeks, everything was gravy. I got up in the morning, got the kid off…
Cancer… The Magic Words 15 Dec 2015 Complete Remission. Hooray, right? When did this happen?! Oh wow! Here's the thing: I posted those two magical words on Facebook over a week ago. And one of my friends…
Books… Schooled is free this week 7 Dec 2015 Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try the Lexy Cooper mystery series? There's no time like the...present. From December 7 through 11 the digital version of Schooled…
Cancer… Radiation: The Dirty Dozen 1 Dec 2015 I had my 13th radiation session today, but "dirty dozen" is much more clickable than "baker's dozen," don't you think? I met with Dr. Spiderman on Friday (the day after…
Cancer… Radiation: First impressions 18 Nov 2015 I had my fifth dose of radiation today. For that, I win an x-ray! I mean a regular x-ray, not the kind that kills potential cancer cells. Apparently this happens…
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