Monthly Archives: March 2010

How To Be a Better Fan

Posted on March 29, 2010 by francesbarrie

About a hundred years ago, before giving birth to 3 children and moving to the Suburban wastelands, I worked in the music industry.  I was in sales and marketing for WFNX radio and then worked for one of my clients, … Continue reading →

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Ode to My Port

Posted on March 26, 2010 by francesbarrie

I did not want you in my chest It felt like an intrusion, To have you underneath my skin Alien -like in your protrusion. At first you hurt me,caused me pain, My neck looked like a road map. You made … Continue reading →

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Doing Nothing

Posted on March 15, 2010 by francesbarrie

As parents, we spend most of our time doing for our kids.  We cook for them, drive them around, help with their homework, teach them how to tie their shoes, tie a tie, answer their ever-changing but not always pertinent … Continue reading →

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Barbie Has Officially Left the Building

Posted on March 12, 2010 by francesbarrie

The second time I met Dr. Plastic he  had a red gash on his forehead. He laughed saying that he had forgotten to remove his glasses from the front of his shirt when he pulled it over his head and … Continue reading →

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Running Through Chemo

Posted on March 3, 2010 by francesbarrie

I am approaching the 2 year anniversary of when I started my Chemotherapy treatments; it was the Spring of 2008.   A lot happens in 2 years and yet  some days, it feels as if it never happened–almost.  Here is … Continue reading →

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