For anyone who is diagnosed with cancer, the most important person in your fight is the person who has been by your side in the past and who will be there for you no matter what may happen. For me, it was my husband, Kirk. He was my angel. He took care of me and everything else in ways I …
My Lunch with @1ballerina, @SmileMoki and @KirkJaco
View PostLearning How to Dance in the Rain
Every once in awhile I run across a story that is so wonderful and beautiful that I just have to share it with everyone that I can. Such was the case when I read the blog posted on “Project Fit America”. I have posted the link here, Learning how to dance in the rain, for your easy access. This story …
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 …
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 relief …
Thanksgiving Reflections
Each year for my favorite holiday I reflect on those things for which I am most thankful. On my list I have always included my thanks for those things that I have such as a warm place to live, food on my table, a good job, other family members and friends, etc. I also take time to be thankful for …
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 real issues for a person diagnosed with breast cancer.
The Wearing of the Pink
I am a two-time breast cancer survivor who is more than acutely aware that this is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have seen pink T-shirts and slippers and pajamas and socks and sweatshirts and jackets.
Today I had #EggsnHashtags
A Sunday morning brunch at The Blvd Restaurant at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel would be the perfect way to start my day on any given Sunday. However, the sharing of the wonderful food was greatly enhanced by the gathering with some 20 other individuals for the first ever “Los Angeles Social Media Professionals Association” brunch. The brainchild of this …
Celebrate International Women’s Day
On Tuesday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women’s Day “which celebrates respect, appreciation and the empowerment of women all over the world”. For me, I have chosen to honor this day by focusing on breast cancer, and in particular, directing all women to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” website at komen.org The reason for this is that my …