First things first. NO CANCER!!!! I know, right? For 10 days I’ve been living in “What-If” World, awaiting results that, either way, will impact the rest of my life. I’ve already been impacted (and I’m not referring to the side effects of anesthesia and pain killers, but, yeah, that, too.) … Continue reading
Well, What can I say? This has been a week. A week from HELL. Actually this whole fucking month may as well be put into the amnesia barrel and incinerated. A few weeks ago I noticed a sore in the same spot that I had the horrible, awful, dreaded Mycobacterium … Continue reading
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
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
“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
Lately it seems I’ve been lifting up my shirt for an awful lot of people. Depending on when you knew me, this may, or may not, surprise you. But these days, it is a flash of necessity, not for funny shock value. If you’re new here, I was diagnosed with … Continue reading