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Silent Epidemic

This isn’t a feel good, inspiring post, but I encourage you to read on. What is this SILENT EPIDEMIC? Hepatitis C (HCV). At my most recent annual visit with my primary care provider, the nurse handed me a permission form … Continue reading

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My “Thing” About Barbie Dolls

Last night I saw a post on Facebook suggesting that Mattel introduce a Barbie Doll that is bald due to chemotherapy to help girls and teens experiencing baldness because of cancer treatment. The idea, of course, is that a Bald … Continue reading

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Abducted by Aliens

Lately there are moments when my husband looks at me as though the “real” me has been abducted by aliens and he wonders when I’m coming back. Of course, this is pure projection on my part because I’m the one … Continue reading

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Healing Waters

As some of you know, I am currently in the middle of an anti-viral drug regimen.  One of the more “difficult” side effects is a drug rash. This rash can drive people right out of treatment when the itching or … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Secret

Our coaching community meets by teleconference twice a month. It’s a great way to stay connected to our colleagues and friends, since we are scattered all over the world. A group of volunteers from our community organize and take turns … Continue reading

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Sorting Beans

I have been thinking about my mother’s cooking lately. When I was a kid, she made wonderful homemade soups and golden, crusty loaves of bread in the cool months. One of my jobs in her kitchen was to “sort beans”. … Continue reading

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Hitting Rock Bottom

My husband and I had a conversation a few days ago about “what it takes” to make a BIG change in life. I shared with him that for me my biggest changes occurred when I felt like I had hit … Continue reading

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W.W.S.J.D.?

I found a beautiful box turtle just down our road two days ago.  I had been wanting a turtle all season for our garden pond and there it was crossing the road!  I took Turtle home to meet the frogs … Continue reading

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Second Chance – Clear the Air

There’s a saying, “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” I am amazed how many times this shows up for me. “Bad” first impressions cause me to respond differently depending on the situation. In the case … Continue reading

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Ground Rules

It is so interesting to me that I believe I’m pretty good at communicating and then I find myself “slap dab in the middle” of a communication breakdown that blows me right out of the water. My internal dialogue starts, … Continue reading

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