I did it! I finally accepted the fact that I have a disability and requested a handicap room for my vacation in Ogunquit, Maine. My need for a handicap room is mostly to avoid any potential stairs leading to or from the room and an accessible bathroom setup. I need a walk-in shower. The room… Continue reading Handicap Accessible?
By Lisa Salvatore In January, my anxiety was so strong I felt as if I was going to jump out of my skin. It was that time of year when I have to get scans and have blood tests to confirm I am cancer free. “Scanxiety” they call it. With a rising blood tumor marker… Continue reading 5) Cancer Journey – Stay In The Present
One thing I love about Facebook is being introduced to some wonderful and talented people. One such person is Catherine Elliott. I’m not sure when we became friends on Facebook but my feed is now blessed with her amazing artwork, uplifting posts, and beautiful photos. Her paintings are breathtaking. They bring a bit of the… Continue reading Feature Friday! Catherine Elliott, Artist
Theresa was one of my daughter Alice’s best friends. She was our neighbor across the street. A busy mom herself with three boys, her youngest a teenager, she always made time for my daughter. Alice would run across the street to visit with Theresa or play with her dog Max, or they would take Max… Continue reading Feature Friday! Theresa Bailey, Professional Organizer
It seems as though there is an Awareness Month for everything these days and often there are so many things to be aware of we have to double, triple even quadruple causes for a given month. Honestly, I wish I didn’t have to be quite so aware, but I am; especially in the month of… Continue reading Quadruple the Awareness….
Vision Powered Coaching and Widows Coach Introduction by Lisa Salvatore I met Iris 19 years ago when I started my search for an Adoption Agency. After interviewing and visiting several agencies, I chose Thursday's Child, Iris' Agency. Iris was knowledgeable and supportive and always available to answer questions and offer guidance. Best choice ever! Matched… Continue reading Feature Friday! Iris Arenson-Fuller
I hate shopping for bras! It is tough to find a store with a sales person who can measure and fit you just right. Then, if they do, it is just as tough to find a bra that fits well and feels comfortable. That’s where Carol and Ruby Ribbon come in. Carol made both me… Continue reading Feature Friday! Carol Tsacoyeanes and Ruby Ribbon
Clean your house, clear your mind….they say. Organize your house, organize your life….they say. Well, guess what? It works! It definitely helps the healing process. I am not a cleaner, never have been. Ask my past roommates! But I have family and friends who are natural born cleaners and organizers and you know who you… Continue reading 4) Cancer Journey – Clean Your House, Clean Your Mind
I started working with Gina years ago, meeting her in her studio. With Covid, I was able to transition to workouts via Zoom. Gina is amazing! She has so much knowledge about the body and knows so many different techniques. We’d work on everything but my biggest area of improvement was with balance! I have… Continue reading Feature Friday! Gina Marecki, Personal Trainer and Author
Here it is, the blog post from the viewpoint of my daughter Alice. It is still hard for me to think about the impact my cancer journey has had on her, and still has on her. It makes my heart ache. But I do know she was and is loved through the process by family… Continue reading 3)Cancer Journey: Two Minutes and Forty Six Seconds
Finding Abilities 