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Inspire Me
When I was in 6th grade I had to take the “Presidential Physical Fitness Test”–a series of skills that we all had to pass in gym like running, push-ups, rope-climbing and pull-ups on the bar. I liked that day in … Continue reading
PMC Update, Day 1 Sturbridge to Bourne
So, where was I? Ah, yes, we hate cancer….A lot has happened since Friday night and I haven’t had a chance to update you all, but now I am home and I will try to bring you up to speed. … Continue reading
Dear Driver,
I know that you hate me. I feel your hatred rattle my bones when you drive up next to me, so close that if I were to turn my head I would see my reflection in your passenger window, stay … Continue reading
Let the Training Begin!
To say that I was nervous yesterday for the first long ride out on my brand new,ultra light,racing bike I got for Christmas would be an understatement. I was shaking and sweating and actually found myself whining like a 5 … Continue reading
It’s all in Your Head…Or, How the Black Keys got me through a 1/2 Marathon
I ran my first half-marathon yesterday. This has been on my to-do list for a very long time, along with finishing my book, completing an olympic distance triathlon, and biking across country. One step at a time here, though…I attribute … Continue reading
Tongue Tied
When I passed you in the cereal aisle of “Stop and Shop” I smiled. You scanned the labels, Life, Cheerios, Kix , while your husband pushed the carriage; the knit blue cap that covered your hairless head, a beacon of pain. … Continue reading
Three years Ago Tonight….
I couldn’t sleep. I called old friends who I hadn’t talked to in a while; just in case. I hugged my kids harder than usual. I stared at my self in the mirror, and tried to imagine how my chest … Continue reading
PMC 2010 Re-CAP
“So…how did it go?” I’ve answered this question so often in the last week that I have neglected to update everyone here. I can’t believe a whole week has passed, this time last Saturday I was already past the first … Continue reading
PMC update Week 7: When Maps Lie
It’s been a while since I updated you on our PMC training. Susan and I have been logging some serious miles lately to make sure we are ready for the big event. Last I spoke to you we had just … Continue reading
And Now, a Darker Side
Although it is true that a cancer diagnosis changes a person in many positive and uplifting ways and can give you a larger appreciation for those around you, making you more philanthropic and positive, there is another, darker side to … Continue reading
Kicked by an Angel 