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Dodging Dandelions – A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Acceptance Dodging Dandelions – A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Acceptance

“You can do nothing, you can dig them out, or you can use chemicals to eliminate them. But chances are, as time goes by, more dandelions will appear.” That’s what Ron Richards and his wife Sara were told along with the news that her cancer had returned. That analogy grabbed my attention.  While I certainly understand the message,... [Read more]

News Alert – See Who Won $25,000 For the Kids

We just got word that Project Fit America has been awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Lids Foundation that will allow them to provide additional funding for “Fitness in Education” to schools throughout the country.  On behalf of all of the children and the institutions who will be receiving a portion of this grant, I want to thank every single... [Read more]

To Those Who Care About Healthy Kids To Those Who Care About Healthy Kids

As we patiently wait to find out whether Project Fit America won the $100,000 grant or one of the $25,000 grants from the Lids Foundation challenge, I started to think about all of those people who dedicate their lives to working with the kids.  In this particular context, I am not referring to those in the classrooms but rather those who work to engage... [Read more]

NEWS ALERT- See Who Could Win $100,000 Grant To Help Kids NEWS ALERT- See Who Could Win $100,000 Grant To Help Kids

NEWS ALERT – PROJECT FIT AMERICA NAMED ONE OF THE 3 FINALISTS IN THE LIDS.ORG CHALLENGE FOR THE $100,000 GRANT THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR VOTES.  Project Fit America has been named as one of the top 3 finalists in its bid to receive the grant of $100,000 that will allow them to provide additional funding for “Fitness in Education” to schools... [Read more]

Reflections on the Project Fit America Grant Campaign Reflections on the Project Fit America Grant Campaign

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Dodging Dandelions – A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Acceptance Dodging Dandelions – A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Acceptance

“You can do nothing, you can dig them out, or you can use chemicals to eliminate... 

Happy 6th Anniversary to Let Life Happen Happy 6th Anniversary to Let Life Happen

I can’t believe it!  Every Sunday for the last 6 years, I have posted a blog without... 

Psyching Ourselves Out Psyching Ourselves Out

Earlier today I was reading the story about who was selected to represent the United... 

Stop Making Cancer Patients Feel Guilty Stop Making Cancer Patients Feel Guilty

The three words that no person ever wants to hear is “You Have Cancer”.  Your... 

BREASTation Presents A Breast Nipple Reconstruction BREASTation Presents A Breast Nipple Reconstruction

One of the most important decisions that a woman will face after a mastectomy is... 

Hope For The Future – After The Pink Ribbon Hope For The Future – After The Pink Ribbon

With the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the pink ribbons are being put away... 

Scarring After Breast Cancer Surgery Scarring After Breast Cancer Surgery

With all of the issues associated with breast cancer surgery, one that does not... 

Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Need Help Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Need Help

Breast cancer in the breast is not life-threatening. However, when breast cancer... 

What Is BRA Day? What Is BRA Day?

This week, on October 16th, we celebrate the 1st anniversary of BRA (Breast Reconstruction... 

Why Don’t We Have a Cure for Breast Cancer? Why Don’t We Have a Cure for Breast Cancer?

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us and so many companies and organizations... 

What Does The Pink Ribbon Represent? What Does The Pink Ribbon Represent?

On October 1st, the world will again be blanketed with “The Pink Ribbon”.  For... 

Why I Became A Patient Advocate Why I Became A Patient Advocate

Recently I was having a conversation with someone and was asked about what I am doing... 

Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine Debuts Their BCW Bloggers Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine Debuts Their BCW Bloggers

I recently received notification from Beverly Vote, Publisher, the Breast Cancer... 

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Viewing the Past in the Present Viewing the Past in the Present

In my desire to make improvements to my life for the future, I realized that in order... 

Dealing With The Toxic Workplace Dealing With The Toxic Workplace

I have had some very interesting discussions with my friends lately and have found... 

Domestic Abuse – It Can Happen to Anyone Domestic Abuse – It Can Happen to Anyone

The results of a survey conducted in California in October, 2012, during Domestic... 

Domestic Abuse: Could Football Player’s Murder Suicide Have Been Prevented? Domestic Abuse: Could Football Player’s Murder Suicide Have Been Prevented?

Jovan Belcher, a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, killed his girlfriend, the... 

Bullying in the Workplace Bullying in the Workplace

Many of us have spent a lot of time writing about and providing solutions for bullying... 

The Difficulty in Dealing with Domestic Abuse The Difficulty in Dealing with Domestic Abuse

I don’t think that there is anyone that I know who would not be willing to help... 

A Very Special Easter Day A Very Special Easter Day

I love Easter Sunday and everything that it represents. For those who are Christians,... 

My Lunch with @1ballerina, @SmileMoki and @Limo_GM My Lunch with @1ballerina, @SmileMoki and @Limo_GM

Did you ever wonder what it would be like if you put together the powerful energy... 

Abuse Under the Influence Abuse Under the Influence

For as long as I can remember, I have been of the belief that there is a definite... 

Happy Anniversary to Let Life Happen Happy Anniversary to Let Life Happen

So, you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time and you... 

Did Kim Kardashian Abuse Her Husband? Did Kim Kardashian Abuse Her Husband?

I did not watch the premiere episode of Kim Kardashian’s series last Sunday but... 

Inside the Mind of A Domestic Abuse Survivor Inside the Mind of A Domestic Abuse Survivor

I am not who you think I am.  If you know that I am a domestic abuse survivor, you... 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month

I just learned yesterday that October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness... 

Today I had #EggsnHashtags Today I had #EggsnHashtags

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Jury Duty for Abuse Survivors Jury Duty for Abuse Survivors

I have been summoned to jury duty in a criminal court tomorrow and I must say that... 

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