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About francesbarrie

Cancer survivor,mom,triathlete,writer,jewelry maker, baker. Staying happy and healthy,living life and enjoying it one moment at a time.

The Power of Words

Posted on June 1, 2010 by francesbarrie

Maybe it was the full moon. Or a simple coincidence. On two separate occasions last week, I had two different friends tell me in their own way how much I meant to them. One was via text basically telling me … Continue reading →

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PMC Week 1 : Long Ride Goal

Posted on May 14, 2010 by francesbarrie

Although the unseasonably warm Spring allowed Susan and I to get out on our bikes as early as March this year, the official training schedule didn’t begin until this week.  Since many of you are supporting us in our  quest … Continue reading →

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A Year Without Baseball

Posted on May 6, 2010 by francesbarrie

I wanted to give an update to those who are wondering what’s going on with Cal’s knee surgery.  First, the background: In the Fall of his freshman year, after Excel Orthopedics diagnosis him with OCD of the knee (OCD stands … Continue reading →

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The Fear of What Might Be

Posted on April 26, 2010 by francesbarrie

Last week, during our first day of  lounging on the warm sands of Myrtle Beach, my oldest son asked me why I hadn’t been in the ocean yet, knowing that usually I am the first one in. Even the coldest North … Continue reading →

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David Gray @ Providence Preforming Arts Center April 3, 2010

Posted on April 7, 2010 by francesbarrie

I admit it.  When David Gray comes to town, I am the army wife whose husband has returned from war, the crazy lovesick teenager seeing her newly kissed boyfriend for the first time, I am as excited as a schoolgirl … Continue reading →

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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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