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Last year I dropped off my oldest son, Brett, at a college 825 miles from home. Needless to say he would not be returning for a random weekend visit…ever. While I was incredibly happy for him and knew that he... Continue reading

Posted Aug 12, 2015 at The Way I See Things

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Thank you Patricia! I wish you blessings on your journey as well. Good luck with the chemo. I'll let you know what immunotherapy is like once I start treatments this summer.

Commented May 14, 2015 on Adjusting My Sails at Adjusting My Sails

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Thanks Deidra -- your love and support means the world to me! xo

Commented May 14, 2015 on Adjusting My Sails at Adjusting My Sails

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Thanks Sara! I wish you lots of luck with your journey too!

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Adjusting My Sails

I recently discovered that I have cancer. Knowing I had Lynch Syndrome, a genetic mutation that predisposed me to many cancers, I always knew it was a possibility. I've decided to write about my "living my life with cancer and... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2015 at The Way I See Things

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Adjusting My Sails

When I first found out I had Lynch Syndrome, a hereditary genetic mutation that pre-disposed me to a plethora of cancers, I had to make some adjustments in my life. Even though I felt healthy I knew I would have to start seeing doctors annually and even have a preventive... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2015 at Adjusting My Sails

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Jan 21, 2014

BELIEVE - My One Little Word for 2014

As the year 2014 began I joined writer/artist Ali Edward's class called One Little Word 2014. This class is a year-long project that has you focus on making one word a focal point in your life for an entire year.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2014 at The Way I See Things

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10 Things I'm Proud I Taught My Children

As 2014 begins, I think about my two sons who are nearly grown up and will be leaving “the nest” all too soon, and reflect on the “life lessons” I’ve shared with them. There is always a lot of pressure... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2014 at The Way I See Things

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Where Does The Time Go

After all the snow and stormy weather we endured here in Connecticut this past year, our school year has finally ended. Both of sons have left for camp: one a CIT and the other a junior counselor. Back at a... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2013 at The Way I See Things

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Don't Be Left Out of the Picture

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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