We’re in the final countdown. Only a few days left. The signs are everywhere I look, and I’m starting to feel the pressure and the excitement building. The big day is almost here. Of course millions of other people will participate, but this day will be especially significant to me. Because Halloween is the only […]
Only in California
An east coast friend remarked on the “touchy-feely” nature of my recent blogs. And maybe that’s a reflection of my status. Because at some point two years ago, I crossed over an invisible line– I have now lived in California longer than I have NOT lived in California. Which I figure makes me officially a […]
Circles
Now that I’m circling back timewise, I’m thinking that there really is something about women and circles. And the way we instinctively gather together to share—quilting, knitting, gossiping, husking corn, peeling potatoes. I haven’t peeled potatoes recently, but I did participate in two women’s circles over the last few days. The first one was when I […]
Smelling the Roses
POST FROM THE COAST—( POSTED OCTOBER 19 BUT LOST FOR TECHNICAL REASONS) I have to confess….. I feel guilty that I get to live in such a beautiful part of the world. And I couldn’t resist posting these pictures that I took on the way to the retreat. The healing started before I […]
Breast Friends: Part 2
Breast awareness month is the perfect time to remember that women with breast cancer need more than research and pink ribbons. They need people. In a time of crisis, it helps to reach out to others, especially to someone who has been there. Which is partly why support groups exist. I had no support group during cancer. But I […]
Breast Friends: Part 1
Other than teenage boys or nursing babies, nothing makes you more aware of your breasts than getting cancer in one of them. When that happened, it made me aware of many other things—such as learning who my friends were. And making new ones. I need friends. For many reasons. Decisions require friendly feedback. Stories appreciate […]
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