Category Archives: As an aside

the sexiest woman alive.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by meaghancc

my inbox has been blowing up today with angelina jolie’s announcement (and the British Columbia election, but that’s for another conversation). either it’s been a slow news day or i’m really tuned into all things breast.  if you haven’t heard, … Continue reading →

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fear + looking for the helpers (e.g., how to be a friend)

Posted on April 17, 2013 by meaghancc

in the chemo infusion center today, i noticed a young woman and her husband. she looked terrified, and he looked somewhat like mike, most notably that they were wearing close to the same outfit (i’m not sure if guys wear outfits … Continue reading →

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not cancer v6 – easter happiness –

Posted on March 31, 2013 by meaghancc

to balance things out, the st. michael’s class comes in again with a sweet package full of easter letters. enjoy! dear mrs. meaghan,hippity hop, hippity hop, i hope you have a nice easter! i’m gonna find some easter eggs in … Continue reading →

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not cancer(ish) – volume 5

Posted on March 19, 2013 by meaghancc

i went to a retreat for young women with breast cancer at commonweal in bolinas this weekend. i learned so much and have so much to share. but that’s for another day, along with more updates on my surgery recovery … Continue reading →

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ps – belated happy valentine’s day love

Posted on March 3, 2013 by meaghancc

before valentines day is too distant of a memory, i want to share some letters from st. michael’s kindergarten class. a continued source of gems. and smiles (and i agree improvement throughout the year – so fun to see the … Continue reading →

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merry christmas / NOT cancer v4

Posted on December 22, 2012 by meaghancc

if you’re reading this, it means we made it to the plane, whether or not mike carried me through SFO with my mask on remained to be seen sunday morning. i want to thank all of our friends who have … Continue reading →

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happy thanksgiving / NOT cancer v3

Posted on November 19, 2012 by meaghancc

happy thanksgiving! my sister-in-law shae is snoozing on the couch next to me, mike is reading, and lucas and bella and mia are sound asleep after a full day in the city (and chasing around whiz). and my dad had … Continue reading →

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NOT cancer V2

Posted on November 2, 2012 by meaghancc

seeing a child experience something for the first time, like my niece mia here riding a pony. yes, i think she and her sister deserve one if it can bring this unabashed joy with it. ahem, lucas and shae. the … Continue reading →

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remembering gg…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by meaghancc

today is the 2nd anniversary of my grandma GG’s death. she died of complications from breast cancer, with my mom and aunt katrina by her side. she fought very, very hard for six years. and she was wonderful at it … Continue reading →

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bookends…

Posted on October 12, 2012 by meaghancc

don’t let the mohawk fool you. this is going to be a more reflective post. it’s just that kind of week. but i had to show off mike’s handiwork and my temporary ‘do.  i’ll spend time with you and my … Continue reading →

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