Cancer Apex

Being diagnosed with breast cancer and the subsequent surgeries and treatments was a time marked by many appointments and tests …

Sparks Flying, and Kids Too

There were many advantages to living on a farm as a child. Wide open spaces to play in was one. …

Running Uphill, Literally and Figuratively

After my bilateral mastectomies in December of 2008, the physical healing moved along comfortably. Appreciating the progress made in arm …

A Late Arrival Comes Early

As my son Sam was insulated in amniotic fluid during pregnancy, I was also insulated from the full reality of …

My First “Last Drunk”

There were always reasons to drink when I was a drinker. Events to celebrate. Sorrows to drown. It’s Friday. It’s …

12 Days

When I woke up on December 17, 2008, I had two intact breasts, though the right one was already scarred …