Saturday, January 28, 2012

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Joe Paterno – A Rush to Judgment Joe Paterno – A Rush to Judgment

For days I have been thinking about what I would write in the first weekly blog for year 5.  I re-read my first blog and was quite surprised about the subject considering the circumstances that brought it about.  I had my mind pretty much made up about what I wanted to say until I woke up this morning and learned about the death of Joe Paterno. ... [Read more]


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 are facing a double mastectomy and reconstruction along with a parathyroid/thyroid surgery at some point.  What do you do?  Yes, I did go to Disneyland. But, if you are me and you have the most supportive and awesome husband imaginable, you start writing a weekly blog. ... [Read more]


Compassion Compassion

Compassion is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering”. That sounds about right to me. In situation like natural disasters, we all feel so very sorry for those affected and we reach into our pockets to make donations to... [Read more]


My Visions for 2012 My Visions for 2012

Have you ever had an experience that changed your life and your vision of the world forever?  I recently did when my husband, Kirk, and George Marciniw of Helitours L.A. conspired to take me on a helicopter tour around the Los Angeles area.  It was, without a doubt, the most awesome experience that exceeded any expectation that I may have ever had. ... [Read more]


The Spirit of Christmas 2011 The Spirit of Christmas 2011

At the beginning of this holiday season, we were besieged with story after story about people who did not believe in Christmas.  In fact, they didn’t believe in much of anything except their right to speak out against the beliefs of many others.  They were so busy protesting the fact that many wanted to erect the yearly Nativity scene and that made... [Read more]


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Breast Cancer

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... 


Compassion Compassion

Compassion is defined by Dictionary.com as “a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow... 


Thanksgiving Reflections Thanksgiving Reflections

Each year for my favorite holiday I reflect on those things for which I am most thankful. ... 


Why I’ll Enjoy Today for Today Why I’ll Enjoy Today for Today

Today is November 6, 2011.  It is a very special day.  The reason that it is special... 


How We Can Help a Breast Cancer Patient How We Can Help a Breast Cancer Patient

As we wind down on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I began to think about some of... 


The Wearing of the Pink The Wearing of the Pink

I am a two-time breast cancer survivor who is more than acutely aware that this is... 


Today I had #EggsnHashtags Today I had #EggsnHashtags

A Sunday morning brunch at The Blvd Restaurant at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel... 


Sharing Your Medical History With Your Family Sharing Your Medical History With Your Family

I recently had a conversation with my sister about a medical situation that I had... 


Celebrate International Women’s Day Celebrate International Women’s Day

On Tuesday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day “which celebrates... 


Blog Anniversary Brings Something New Blog Anniversary Brings Something New

On January 22, 2008, I wrote my first weekly blog.  After several months of “encouragement”... 


Referees Face Ban for Pink Whistles Referees Face Ban for Pink Whistles

I could not believe my eyes when I read this story about a group of Washington state... 


Lisa’s Tribute to Her Mother Lisa’s Tribute to Her Mother

I first met Lisa Koch-Howell here a few months ago shortly after her mother lost... 


A Tribute to A Special Doctor A Tribute to A Special Doctor

Over the last 2 ½ years that I have been writing this blog, I have written special... 


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Domestic Abuse

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

A Sunday morning brunch at The Blvd Restaurant at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel... 


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... 


If You Know  Abuse… If You Know Abuse…

…then this message is for you.  I do not remember any time in the past that I... 


Jessica’s Story – 12 Suicide Attempts After Abuse Jessica’s Story – 12 Suicide Attempts After Abuse

I recently received the most amazing story of struggle and survival of a woman who... 


Cyberbully Cyberbully

On Sunday evening, July 17th, 2011, the movie “Cyberbully” will premiere on the... 


What I Think About the Casey Anthony Trial What I Think About the Casey Anthony Trial

Like all of the other people with whom I have spoken, I was shocked by the verdicts... 


Domestic Abuse and Substance Abuse Domestic Abuse and Substance Abuse

As I read more and more stories about domestic abuse and talk to more and more people... 


Domestic Abuse Can End in Death Domestic Abuse Can End in Death

Everyone’s story of abuse is as individual as the people involved.  However, when... 


Mother’s Day & Domestic Violence Mother’s Day & Domestic Violence

As I thought about Mother’s Day today after having read several more stories about... 


Facing The Barrels Of A Shotgun Facing The Barrels Of A Shotgun

I have long tried to explain to others what it is like to be in a domestic violence... 


Understanding Domestic Abuse Understanding Domestic Abuse

I just read a short story (under 100 words) about a 40 year-old woman who shot and... 


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