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stuck
If there was ever a winter to escape from, this was it. But despite the historic snowfalls, the ice, the slush, the driveway we couldn’t drive on, we still had our cruise from Istanbul to Athens to look forward to. … Continue reading
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it’s okay to be sad
I keep telling myself that. My world took a big hit recently. My French Friend Janou died suddenly on February 23rd. I was 3000 miles away dealing with 36″ of snow, a disappointing phone call with my oncologist and the … Continue reading
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digging out…or not
Our friends down the street sent this to me yesterday. As you can see, Rod and Barbara are very good shovelers. A plow and neighbors helped, too, as they needed a path to the oil tank. We are still waiting … Continue reading
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merry christmas, 2025
I didn’t send out cards this year. I made cookies instead. Dozens and dozens of all different kinds of cookies and it was great fun. This afternoon we decorated some of the sugar cookies. They look pretty good, don’t they? … Continue reading
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an anniversary
A year ago today I discovered my cancer had returned. I was now “metastatic”, Stage 4, a patient with dreaded “secondary” cancer. This awful and terror-filled diagnosis–from two cancerous lymph nodes in my chest– would kick off more tests: a … Continue reading
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still dark out
6:24 AM. Still dark out. So different from those summer mornings when the sky lightens dramatically at 4:30 AM. I am up very, very early. We have a long travel day ahead of us, but I am wide awake and … Continue reading
flying away
We aren’t packing up the car for a road trip back to Rhode Island today. Which is epic. Instead of hauling heavy suitcases into and out of airports, we are traveling tomorrow with small carry-on luggage. Several boxes of clothes … Continue reading
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ooh la la!
Two weeks ago My French Friend Janou invited the Real Housewives of Hope and Montana to her home for lunch. A French lunch. On a deck overlooking the lake. Tres manifique! I’ve never watched any of the Real Housewives shows, … Continue reading
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rock on
I love this card, given to me after my good news (lowering tumor markers) from a recent blood test. Two special “rocks” were included in the gift. Healing rocks. And I do so love rocks! I will hold them close, … Continue reading
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too cool for school
Seen on the way to town Tuesday. My Texas family members are back in the classrooms–and the library–now. Yes, they start early but they’re finished by Memorial Day weekend. When I was a mom with kids of all ages at … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 