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
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
65 years ago, yes ONLY 65 years ago, many schools and institutions in the United States were segregated. I have siblings older than that. When you sit down and really think about it, the 1950s and 1960s weren’t that long ago. Simsbury High School is stepping into the 60s with the musical “Hairspray”. Yes, Simsbury… Continue reading Hairspray….Welcome to the 60's
Last Saturday I participated in a 5 hour Vision Board session at Lost Acres Vineyard in Granby, hosted by Kristal Fiorentino from The Om Within. It was a very powerful experience. Having twenty women gathered together to discuss their current challenges and dreams for the future is rather amazing. Empowering really. You walk out feeling… Continue reading Be One with the Vision Board!
Photo by Deb Gallo I am obsessed with fall this year. Each day is more beautiful than the one before. The bright blue sky and colorful leaves have me mesmerized. I am embracing and loving this season. This fall is absolutely breath taking! I love driving around to view the fall foliage. I enjoy daily… Continue reading Don't Fall For Fall!
When I saw Selma Blair walking the red carpet at the Oscars with her cane, I thought “Oh my, she looks amazing, absolutely stunning, and her cane looks incredible and fashionable. She rocked it!” My second thought was, “How is she not tripping over that long, flowy dress?” I loved that Selma was out there,… Continue reading Walk Your Own Red Carpet
Finding Abilities 