Monthly Archives: March 2014

to tell you the truth.

a few weeks ago, i participated in a rockwood leadership program. we did a powerful exercise with partners on when we lie and when we tell the truth.i’m about to drop some truth on you. this experience has suuuuuucked in a heart … Continue reading

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Deja Vu All Over Again

Hi all. I spoke with the surgeon and Meaghan is out of surgery and in recovery. The surgery ended up being a little longer than planned for some minor tweaks but the main focus of the surgery (to get the … Continue reading

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gang’s all here.

we’re heading to the hospital now. i have my bag full of all the bits and bobs you’ve given me since august 2012…things to bring healing. things for luck. things that show your love. things that ask me to dream. things … Continue reading

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rubbernecking, in limbo

i’m oddly perplexed by my newly flat chest. there’s something reminiscently familiar about it, like being a little kid again. and there’s also something disfiguring about it, like being a…well, disfigured person. it’s like the car crash i can’t keep my … Continue reading

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when you lose your shit.

i get a lot of questions about how cancer has changed me, if i’m living my life differently. the answer: yes and no, big and small. i’ve been journaling a lot on that and want to write you about it … Continue reading

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Deja Vu

A quick post to let all of you know that Meaghan is out of surgery and doing well. The surgeon said that infection risk is low but they sent it to be cultured. We’ll stay at the hospital tonight to … Continue reading

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it’s complicated.

just when i started having more energy, just when i was making travel plans and work trips, just when i was reconnecting with my MBA professors about wrapping up coursework, just when i started feeling more reliable as a co-worker, just when i had … Continue reading

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to tell you the truth

a few weeks ago, i participated in a rockwood leadership program. we did a powerful exercise with partners on when we lie and when we tell the truth. i’m about to drop some truth on you. this experience has suuuuuucked in a … Continue reading

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sharing the love.

i realized, i’m never too old to send, and receive, valentines. while march is coming in like a lion around the country and perhaps you’re hunkering down, i wanted to share some valentines i received from my niece bella’s first … Continue reading

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