Monthly Archives: January 2016

Doctors & Distractions

I considered calling out. “Hello, This is me. I’m doing well, so I’m not coming okay?” No. I wanted to hear it from him. The surgeon who had less than four weeks ago cut my body and removed an offending … Continue reading

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Recovery Matters

So, I had surgery right before Christmas.  It wasn’t a small thing. It was a big thing, although not life threatening unless you consider it was surgery.  It was the kind of operation that was so necessary I couldn’t wait. … Continue reading

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New Year…New Word

I love this time of year. It’s the time when everything slows in the world of school and work and the focus shifts to family.  Days and evenings are dedicated to connecting, reconnecting and spending time with people we love.  Loved … Continue reading

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