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Are you camera shy? Do you raise your hand to block friends and family from taking your photo? Do you turn your head away during group photos? Do you simply refuse to be photographed? For a lot of you I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at The Way I See Things

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Creating a New "Normal"

"I hope things get back to normal soon." That's what a friend said to me recently after my father passed away from cancer. I appreciated the sentiment which had been echoed by others before her earlier in the week. Strangly... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2013 at The Way I See Things

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Coming face-to-face with my new baggage

It has been a while since my last post. Last month I discovered that I had Lynch Syndrome which places me at an increased risk for about a dozen cancers. After meeting with my team of doctors, I decided to... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2012 at The Way I See Things

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I am a cancer PREVIVOR

(wondering which one of these cancers I'm previving? ALL of them.) LYNCH SYNDROME. Two words that have changed my world forever. Tomorrow is Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Public Awareness Day. It is believed that nearly 600,000 Americans have Lynch Syndrome,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2012 at The Way I See Things

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Scrapping My Way Down Memory Lane . . .

This weekend I had the opportunity to get away from the family and surround myself with dozens of inspiring gals at a scrapbooking retreat in Mystic, Connecticut. This one was hosted by Scrap-a-way Retreats. I have attended several different retreats... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2012 at The Way I See Things

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Why is it so Expensive to be Healthy?

Why is it so expensive to eat healthy foods? That was the big question I asked this week as I got started on the “road to a healthier 2012.” With holiday feasts behind me, I thought I would begin my... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2012 at The Way I See Things

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Hello 2012!

Hello 2012! It’s hard to believe that a new year has begun once again. 2011 was a roller coaster year for me. Like most of you, my year had its ups and downs. I had some high high-points (traveling to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2012 at The Way I See Things

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Advice for Living A Full Life

My youngest son started high school this Fall. Now with a freshman and sophomore in my midst, I am constantly reminded of their impending adulthood. Talk about "their future" is no longer this abstract topic that used to come up... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure: THE FINAL CHAPTER

LAKE NAKURU We had an incredible afternoon drive in Lake Nakuru before we checked into our next lodge. Evidence of Africa’s drought was everywhere from Nairobi to Amboseli; however, Lake Nakuru’s area seems to be unaffected. The grass was tall... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART THREE

. . .AMBOSELI (continued) Over the next two days we had three more safari drives. Each animal was more captivating than the next. We were all so amazed that the wildlife didn't fear the safari vans (even when several surounded... Continue reading

Posted Aug 17, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART TWO

. . . AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK We were greeted at the gates of the park by women of the Masai tribe who live there. "Jambo" is swahili for hello and they were all very friendly. They were selling their wares... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Girls Safari 2011 - My BIG Adventure PART ONE

THE STORY BEGINS . . . Planning the “adventure of a lifetime” is not something that is done quickly. It was almost a year ago (summer of 2010) when my best friend, Jen, asked me if I still had any... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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M.I.A.

Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling and little internet access. This writer will return to regular blogging in September with lots of great stories to share from my summer adventures! Stay tuned! Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling...

Sorry I've been MIA this summer. Lots of traveling and little internet access. This writer will return to regular blogging in September with lots of great stories to share from my summer adventures! Stay tuned! Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Dawn's Recipe Corner: Chicken and Dumplings

The one thing I like better than serving a great meal is serving a great meal that I didn't have to spend all day cooking! If you like Chicken and Dumplings but don't have a lot of time on your... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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He Still Needs ME

He needs me. I can comfort him in a way that no one else can. With me he knows he is safe and loved. As soon as my child was born I knew these things to be true. When I... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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DAWN'S RECIPE CORNER

I am a true FOODIE. I am one of those "I LIVE TO EAT, rather than eat to live" kind of gals. I like variety which means I don't like eating the same foods week after week. My kids have... Continue reading

Posted May 25, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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My Week In a Nutshell

I must be getting older because the weeks seem to be passing by much more quickly nowadays. Every day last week I told myself that I wanted to sit down and post on my blog and yet, each day would... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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For All The Moms Out There . . .

Sending out happy mother's day wishes from "tha hood" -- Have a great weekend!!! Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Tears for T-Town

The month of April ended tragically for many Southerners – especially those from Alabama. While I was not born there, I will always consider Tuscaloosa, Alabama one of my “homes” as I spent four of my fondest years there attending... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Doing a Happy Dance in my Happiest Place on Earth

As many of you know, I am an avid scrapper and crafter. I spend many nights and weekends working on my projects and it always brings me such joy. Over the last few years, I've done more and more of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Ten on Tuesday: My 10 Favorite Snacks

This week's Ten on Tuesday theme is favorite snacks. I am a true-blue snacker but deciding my top ten favorites wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. At the moment these are my faves: 1. Ben and Jerry's... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Why is it that the older we get, the faster it seems that time passes by?

Why is it that the older we get, the faster it seems that time passes by? When I was a young girl it seemed like the days lasted forever. Certainly when I was sitting in my classes in elementary and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Writers Workshop: Do I drive him a little cRaZy?

This week's writing prompt over at Mama Kats really caught my attention. It asked us to write about something you do that drives your significant other CRAZY. I wish I could say that this was a TOUGH topic, but after... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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Ten Reasons to be Glad it's SPRING

This winter seemed especially long -- not just here in Connecticut, but for many other parts of the country as well. So I'm pretty sure that this week's TEN ON TUESDAY is one that many of you can relate to!... Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2011 at The Way I See Things

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