In 2012, Public Radio International/PRI’s The World did a very thorough presentation of the status of cancer in the world, Cancer’s Global Footprint. This website is still relevant and the data collected is extremely insightful. Definitely worth checking out. So is investigating Oxford University’s Our World In Data for more recent information on cancer–as well […]
One of the most brilliant pieces of advice I have ever received was given to me as a newly sworn in PCV by our Associate Peace Corps Director, Ms. Elnora Lake. Her advice? “Find Your Bridges.” The 1992-3 school year had started and while I lived in the Antiguan village of Willikies, I taught at […]
It’s been a little crazy since Terry and I took our first trip together to Antigua 2 years ago to the extent that all I managed to write about the experience was a paragraph in ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ and My Life Feeling Out of Whack’ and include some pictures. It seems extremely fitting to kick off my Spring […]
In April 2013, about 4 months after I started writing Searching for EMWA, I participated in WEGO Health’s Health Activist Writing Month Challenge (HAWMC) and had fun playing with the different writing assignments we were given each day for 30 days. Revisiting some of those posts today, many still resonate, including April 3, 2013’s Wordless […]
As I’ve written before, last year was a bit of a challenge. Turned 50 at the beginning of the year in the midst of one of the most fiscally austere points of my life. Let go from a meaningful, rewarding job in an extremely humbling, demoralizing way. Exhausting issues in other areas of my life. […]
“What really are the odds of finding this group, perfect for you, while walking your dog?!” This is what my friend Kelly asked when she found out 4 years ago about my new involvement in this super cool rowing team for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. What were the odds?? While the […]
A number of Tamoxifen’s possible side effects: Excessive tiredness Depression or anxiety Weight gain or loss Increased bone or tumor pain Thinning of hair Hot flashes Some symptoms of stress can include: Fatigue Depression Excess eating or smoking Poor memory Increased alcohol consumption Anger/hostility Difficulty making decisions Frequent mood swings Negative thinking Distractibility Feeling overwhelmed […]
Last summer, my dear Antiguan sister, Marcella Andre, sent me a link to a rowing team from Antigua that she thought I might be interested in following. She was so right. Three of my personal favourites in one swoop: the Island of Antigua, the Sport of Rowing, and Women Doing Awesome Tings merging together to […]
Three Little Birds Don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing gonna be all right. Singin: dont worry about a thing, cause every little thing gonna be all right! Rise up this mornin, Smiled with the risin sun, Three little birds Pitch by my doorstep Singin sweet songs Of melodies pure and true, Sayin, […]
I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap. Ani DiFranco This past month has been a busy one in regards to my health. New insurance went into effect. Had my annual mammogram and check-up with my oncologist. Had the re-scheduled (from September) ultrasound of my […]
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