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Stepmom Gone

Was that the source of her fortitude? The belief that just around the corner would be another good day? A hope that she would overcome this latest setback?

Love from the land of smiles-Thailand and Mangpo

My Magical Mystery Tour to Thailand is done and my son is a married man. I’m overwhelmed. How do you Continue reading →

Reno, Rehab, Rewrite, IMPEACH!

I’m mid-stream, in the midst, on the road:  House Gut Job, Rotator Cuff Rehab, Novel Major Re-write.  “Stay Patient! Hang Continue reading →

Setbacks and surgery…

New Year’s Eve, let’s try venturing out, sure! In the spirit of cliff diving and taking chances, and sometimes you Continue reading →

We, the people. Xmas 2016

I crave the comfort of a holiday season that never was. I want the thrill of a perfect present surpassing all my wildest expectations, happy family gathered smiling, house lit with heirloom decorations and filled with glorious song. (Oh, and while we’re dreamin’: sleigh bells ringing, those powdered almond cookies, caroling neighbors, ice skating on the pond, crackling fire with no leftover ashes.)

Renovations-Redux!

It’s fall, time to shed the old and make way for the new, right? Yes, yes, yes, we are two Continue reading →

Kidney Cancer: Ten years Grateful

August 2006:  6cm tumor. Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma. The memory of that phone call is still profoundly shocking:  sitting at Continue reading →

Ano Nuevo-My New (scary) Year!

 I had the map, I had the motivation, then why was I suddenly scared? We started out together–David, my daughter Continue reading →

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