Old Stories

Old Stories

It’s midmorning on a Wednesday and I’m sipping a hot cup of coffee at my desk at the radio station. I hear my name being called, quite loudly, by my boss. He’s telling me to come into his office. He’s an older man, who has been working in this...

Not for naught

Yesterday marked one year since my final full chemo (TCHP) treatment. As you may recall, that day did not go well. As I reflected yesterday, I actually chuckled at this memory. Not because it was funny to me, but rather, because it was a reminder that as much as...
One Year Later

One Year Later

Up at 4:30am, after only 2 hours of sleep and SO ready to head to FL for some sun and fun with dear friends and family. Had to document it here for my memories, as it’s my first flight since Jan. 2020! It has now been one year and 15 days since I received the...
Radiation: The emotional burn

Radiation: The emotional burn

It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I think it’s been a combination of things….I haven’t felt much like writing/sharing updates, I’ve been exhausted from radiation and life in general, and oh yeah, my efforts have been so focused on this little project...
PATHOLOGY & EMOTIONS

PATHOLOGY & EMOTIONS

Damn, emotions and feelings can be so fucking complicated, can’t they?!?!  13 LYMPH NODES REMOVED AND NO EVIDENCE OF METASTATIC CARCINOMA!  Best words I’ve heard from a doctor since 12/10/20!  So why did these words fall so flat? Why am I not jumping...
COURAGE

COURAGE

Where am I being called to be courageous and brave?  Is there a personal or public place I’m being called to leadership?  What must I face in order to step into leadership? This was a recent writing prompt and WOW….did it hit home for me!!! I’ve been feeling called to...