What do sharks and breast cancer have in common besides being the title of my blog? Some sharks get aggressive and will attack a human instead of eating a seal or other fish. Why? Who knows but evidently seals and humans look alike to sharks. Or it is the luck of the draw…
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October is breast cancer awareness month. 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 the month of October we double that percentage because in the game of breast cancer we have a horse in…
DetailsCut, Poison and Burn is what those of us well acquainted in the world of breast cancer call the treatments for the disease. It sounds awful because it is. I wish I could sugar coat it. My philosophy regarding cancer treatments; expect the worst and then if it isn’t, terrific. I was asked…
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There are 2 prominent women in the fight against breast cancer and they are both named Susan. Susan Komen and Susan Love both have foundations with a very similar directive, ”A Future without Breast Cancer”. The difference between the 2 Susans is Susan Komen’s charity is looking for a cure and Susan Love’s charity…
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If you don’t watch Game of Thrones you still may have heard of Khalessi. She is a queen and she is the ‘mother’ of the dragons. She has long blonde hair and wears long skirts/dresses with revealing necklines. She always looks lovely. As viewers we watched the baby dragons grow up. She can…
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I think a pastry chef should not be skinny. I don’t need to see Pillsbury Dough Boys or unhealthy chefs, but… I would rather see a pastry chef that looks like s/he enjoys and eats their creations. I helped a bakery with their marketing and as a result became well acquainted with their chefs.…
DetailsWe all have well meaning family and friends but sometimes they should just shut up! Certainly men and many women who are not menopausal just don’t know what they are talking about. Here are 10 things never to say to a menopausal woman: Menopause can’t be that bad? Are you sweating again? Hot flashes can…
DetailsAfter helping with 3-yard sales this summer I have racked up some good karma and some helpful tips if you choose to host your very own yard/garage sale. #1. It is a lot of work. Know that it will take you days to gather everything together, clean it up and price every single piece.…
DetailsWho would have thought finding an appropriate summer dress would very difficult? I found the difficulty transcends all age groups and can become a bonding experience. Recently I went dress shopping. I was speaking at a friend’s memorial and I wanted a new summer dress. I shopped, tried on scores of dresses and nothing captured…
DetailsIt is the time of year when people come to visit. Some come for an overnight, a weekend or a week. Does it feel like some of your guests are visiting until hell freezes over? Do you remember inviting some long lost relative or old friend to visit? Did you extend your home…
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