Breast Cancer, Treatment Process & Follow Up

When I last left you, my radiation treatments had been scheduled for 7:00 A.M. Monday through Friday for a 4 week duration.  The weekends were left free to allow the body to heal because radiation not only kills cancer cells, it kills healthy cells as well.   I had been told that the most common side …

Breast Cancer, The Journey

I would like to thank all those that have commented on and read my latest Blog Post either here or on my FaceBook Page.   If you have not yet read it and would like to here is the link;   So, Cancer huh? Life Lesson Number .....  I feel truly blessed by all those that offered support …

So, Cancer huh? Life Lesson Number……

Life is ever changing and full of challenges. With each of these we have got to make changes to our lives and more importantly, grow as an individual. They are life lessons. They are free for the taking. If we just let them slip on by? we let opportunity slip on by. So I say, …

Twistedly Beautiful

The first time I saw these trees was in 2013 on a trip to Santa Monica; specifically Palisades Park.  They have a few names.  I like the name Showy Honey Myrtle the best.  I like it much more than its other names; Pink Melaleuca or Australian Tea Tree.  They are showy that is for sure.  …

Paradise At the Ocean

I have written about my love of the sea. I've written about how important it is to my soul and my over all well being.  My banner shows pictures of the sea. So it should be no surprise that a recent vacation was spent in a house 20 feet from the ocean's edge.  Or zero …

The Wrong Donations – Some Tough Words on Disaster Relief

Something to ponder. Some thoughts folks may not consider. As she said hearts are in the right place, but ….

My Best Laid Plans

I need to make a statement. I want to say it as kindly and gently as possible, but this message really needs to get out there. It’s important. Please hear me with as much grace as you can, because I mean it with all love and gentleness.

My children and I spent hours yesterday sorting the donations that are pouring in. That picture is the mountain we were faced with, and it was still coming. We’re not the only ones. Hundreds (thousands?) of volunteers all across our state are doing the same exact thing. Why? Because your hearts are in theright place.That’s why.

I want to make that abundantly clear. It is beautifully apparent that you are thinking about us and that you want to help us figure this thing out. You are doing anything you can, and that has brought such profound joy to our hearts. I personally…

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The Stars Align

Earlier this year I talked about putting on my Big Girl Pants in regards to having to do better at planning for retirement.  I also talked about how Italy as always, just keeps tugging at my heart and soul. I knew I just had to go back, but would I be able to?  Well, lo …

Growing Up Is Hard To Do

Recently I came to the realization that I had to put my 'big girl pants' on. It was time I started being more of a grown up. I'm talking about, retirement. It is not that far away and I am not ready financially. I waited way too long to get serious about saving money.  I'm …

My Take on Home Food Delivery

I love to cook but the past 6 months or more, I've become very lazy and just didn't enjoy the whole process as much as I used to.  Cooking for one can be a drag right? My diet has been, to say the least, deplorable and I have the added weight gain to prove it. …

Random Views at Home

2016 Fall Color Photos Random property shots out back in the Fall of 2016.  A little late in the season to get all the wild flowers, there are over 40 species, there are a few here and there. Earlier in the year the fields are ablaze with color, despite my not being able to see …