We all know to maintain civility; it is best not to discuss religion or politics with strangers. I thought everyone knows this. In this political climate civility seems to have taken a hike and took with it polite conversation. Recently I was on a cross-country flight on a packed plane. My middle seatmate…
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The end of October marks the end of breast cancer awareness month and Halloween. Breast cancer is really the trick in this situation. It is the disease with out a cure. The treat is to act proactively! Regardless of the hype, an annual mammogram if you are 50 and older is needed. Between the…
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How can anyone be prepared for breast cancer in ourselves or our Mother, sister, friend, partner or daughter? I am asking this question about being prepared for a potentially life threatening or life altering diagnosis. Are we ever prepared for all disasters? Did you know the two leading causes of breast cancer are:…
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October is breast cancer awareness month. ALL MONTH LONG! When you live with breast cancer you do not have the luxury to have Pink Fatigue! Many companies including my own will donate a percentage of their sales to a breast cancer cause. We actually donate a percentage on all sales every day and during…
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This year I am a 14-year breast cancer survivor. I am hopefully looking forward to more years of survivorship, but I want to look back too. I was familiar with breast cancer before I was diagnosed. Yes I was aware of breast cancer, but caught up in my own life, so not truly aware. I…
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I am a 14-year member of the sisterhood of breast cancer community. We are not an exclusive club. Our sisterhood includes some men. We are from every race, age group and religion. Like any club, our sisterhood has population changes. Advancements in breast cancer detection are increasing our membership totals. Advancements in medicine…
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Why does the up-note inflection, question speaking pattern drive me crazy? Why do millennials start their sentences often with how they feel or with the word SO? Every generation has favorite expressions but do they all also have a speaking pattern? This up-note speaking pattern is confusing to my baby boomer ears. Are they…
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Have you been on the phone lately and heard when you actually get a live person a placating acknowledgement that is designed to diffuse your anger or impatience? Have you heard a recording say “I am sorry to keep you waiting but your call is important to us”? When did all the false niceties become…
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Last Sunday I heard the wrenching cries of a Mother for her child outside the grocery store. The woman was screaming “Michael” and crying and walking up and down in front of the front doors. I heard the screams from across the parking lot. Her screams were heartfelt desperation screams. By the time I got…
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There’s tomatoes a roasting And apples a saucing And corn coming out of our ears It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For me right now, late August/early September is really the most wonderful time of the year. I look forward to this time of year all year long! I know…
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