Welcome to a new, exciting series - Feature Friday! This series will introduce you to successful artists, social activists and entrepreneurs who are making their mark in the world today - Finding the Ability to Shine! The first Feature Friday guest is Betsy Maguire. Betsy Maguire is a freelance playwright, specializing in grant-funded projects and… Continue reading Feature Friday! Playwright Betsy Maguire
Cancer! Really? The word scares the crap out of me and I never thought it would apply to me. And Stage IV? UGH! I couldn’t even hold onto “oh it’s ok, it was found early, it is localized”. It was 2019 and I was diagnosed with Stage IV Fallopian tube cancer. Fallopian tube cancer –… Continue reading 1)Cancer Journey: Sharing The Journey
I am truly blessed! I remember when I became a mom, I thought it would fill the Mother's Day sadness I have from losing my mother at the age of 24. That didn't happen. Motherhood has brought so much joy that I cannot even begin to describe it, but I was even more sad that… Continue reading Mother’s Day Blessings
It is November of 2020 and the pandemic is here. It feels as if Covid19 is lurking around every corner. Our Covid numbers are going up here in Connecticut. What does one do to feel normal, especially with it getting dark by 5 pm? Start celebrating the holidays early! For me that is Christmas. I… Continue reading We Need A Little Christmas… Now!!
I debated writing this blog post. Really, what do I have to say that hasn’t already been said? But, can it be written or talked about enough? Everyone who is angry over the murder of George Floyd needs to have their voice heard on this matter. It needs to be shouted to up to the heavens. I remember… Continue reading Our Wake Up Call
Nothing like trying to do something your teenager does on a regular basis to make you feel old. I spent most of yesterday making a 60 second TikTok video. You don’t know what TikTok is? It is a social media application that displays short, fun videos. There are quick tutorials, dancing or fitness challenges, riddles...really just fun moments to share. Most are set to music and last about 1 minute.
For years I have been resisting the idea of wearing AFOs. What are AFOs you ask? Alternate Foot Objects? Amazing Foot Odors? Awkward Fabulous Orthotics? Well, official definition per Google is: An ankle-foot orthosis, or AFO, is a support intended to control the position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities.… Continue reading AFOs – Amazing Foot Odors?!
Neither Alice nor I can remember Mother’s Day last year. I had just started chemotherapy, and who knows how I was feeling. I’m sure family and friends tried to make it enjoyable. Alice and I probably went for a car ride. That's our thing. I just can’t recall. But this year I am almost giddy… Continue reading Go Into the Roar!
Before I was officially diagnosed with cancer I was a wreck waiting for test results. The waiting period was awful. Many who had been through a similar situation said the waiting was the most unnerving part. Once you knew what you were dealing with, you could have a plan of action. The unknown; not knowing… Continue reading Stop In The Name of Love
With COVID-19, I feel as if I am being diagnosed with cancer again. The disbelief, the fear, the uncertainty, the panic. I am still currently on my journey, finished with chemo and waiting for my 3 month check up. Going to the hospital right now for a check up is not high on my priority… Continue reading Back To Basics
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