Something is really bugging me, and it’s made me extremely uncomfortable. It’s keeping me awake at night, tossing and turning. During the day, regardless of what I may be doing, I am constantly reminded of just how agonizing my situation is. And I’m just itching to tell you about it. … Continue reading
I’m happy today. Not “giddy-happy”, or “Iwanttogooutdancin happy”. Just happy. But my joy is bittersweet. Along with it comes some sorrow. Because today, we released our probably-last link to the liveaboard sailing life. Today we sold El Gato. Ten years ago, Jeff and I sold 90% of our worldly possessions, … Continue reading
We did a “Thing”. Last month, if you recall, Jeff and I had to help our little dog, Chance, over the rainbow bridge. Our hearts were broken, but it was the right thing to do. A few weeks later, we travelled to the UK and Europe for some hiking. … Continue reading
Our precious Chance has made his final voyage, to cross the rainbow bridge. Our friend and veterinarian came to our house to help him on his way, and another friend and I took his little body to be cremated. Our hearts are broken, Jeff’s lap is empty. We’ve been through … Continue reading
I’ve learned a LOT about resilience lately. More than I care to ever be forced to learn again in this lifetime. But it has been a lesson for me in gratitude, grace and, at times, humility. Jeff had been in Puerto Vallarta preparing our boat, EL Gato, for her seasonal … Continue reading
I think I’m in trouble here. Jeff and I have been talking about getting involved in pet rescue groups here in our new town of Patzcuaro, Mexico. The problem is, there really are no secific “rescues”, just a loose bunch of people, mostly foreigners, that sterilize or take in … Continue reading
A storm was a-brewing, we could feel it in the air. A current of anticipation was building as the crowd thickened. The covered stands overflowed with families, mostly women and children, while their men stood protectively nearby, ready to rush the field when the time came. We were guests of … Continue reading
Well, Hello there! It has been a year and a half since I last posted. After completing treatment for the big, hairy, scary monster, I took a break from writing much of anything, save for the fairly regular facebook and instagram posts. So very much has happened in that time, … Continue reading
Shit. I have heard that shit is the most functional word in the English language. Here’s a link to prove my point. And believe me, I’ve said it a lot in the past 10 months. When I got my cancer diagnosis, I was like…are you shitting me? During chemo, … Continue reading
“Ok, don’t move” It is at that exact moment that I am given the order by the radiologist that a sneeze with the strength of a hurricane comes over me. Oh, god, no. Please don’t make me have to start over. I don’t have to sneeze! It’s just a tickle…. … Continue reading