Recently, I had the realization that I am getting closer to fine. And yes, that is a reference to the Indigo Girls song "Closer To Fine.” Although I went back and read through the lyrics to make sure it was fitting as a reference, it is. Fine, I say, but what is fine? By definition, it... Continue Reading →

Sometime in early August, two people who don't know each other both said to me the sentence "You are more than your cancer." Both were said with a kind heart and received well. The words stuck with me both times, like those burrs that cling to your sock when hiking that can only be removed... Continue Reading →

I recently met the person that one of my kids is dating. After a brief hang out, we decided to get dinner. As we were being seated I took this opportunity to dash to the bathroom to use the facilities and I decided to multitask and google "What questions to ask person my kid is... Continue Reading →

Last night I took myself on a date, a much needed date with myself. The last time I consciously took myself out in a date was when I was in Mexico and it was so good for my soul. I have not been kayaking yet this season. My kayaks have been laying dormant on the... Continue Reading →

Today is the one day of the year that I feel a connection to Tom Hanks as it is our birthday. This year I am up north at my friends house on Higgins Lake. Even though it is July, we are far enough north that there is still a chill in the air. The days... Continue Reading →

Today I have confirmed that stacking split wood is an activity that brings me great joy and satisfaction. This picture needs no words.

There is a beauty in the humanness of being able to exist in emotional multitudes. It is no small feat to navigate the rollercoaster of being a modern human in a busy fast paced world. So much input from many directions and so many faces we wear in a day. A co-worker, a mother, a... Continue Reading →

I have felt out of sorts for the past few weeks. I have wanted to pinpoint a particular thing to fix when I know in my heart it's just a culmination of all the things, none of which needs fixing. From the Parable of the Chinese Farmer - not good, not bad, just is. It... Continue Reading →

While I was in Mexico I got to a place where I would allow my mind to wander freely for hours on end. In this place, my creativity started to rumble, and it's focus was on my living space. I moved into my apartment August 2021, and since then I have enjoyed my space but... Continue Reading →

At Hope4Cancer there are 7 principles of healing – detox, nutrition, non-toxic therapies, oxygenation, microbiome, and spiritual/emotional. On this initial three-week journey, the last principle has had the most profound impact on me. I didn’t end up staying at the all-inclusive resort that most of the patients at Hope4Cancer were staying at. Many of them... Continue Reading →