Seeing Me
I see you looking at me. Chemo has made me tired, and you worry. You think I don’t notice when …
Category Archives: Family
An Uncomfortable Way to Relax
My husband is a manly man, so professional massages have not been on his list of to-do’s. As data consultants we …
Year of the Snake
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Technically it’s the lunar new year celebrated by various Asian cultures, but I will always think …
Play as Much Bubble Gum Pop as Possible While You Still Can
Preparation for my daughter’s Winter Formal started at 10 a.m. this morning and did not conclude until 6:00 p.m. Men …
Joyous Gretchmoose!!!
Years ago, in the midst of chemo induced fatigue, I turned to my husband and wished him a “Joyous Gretchmoose.” …
Need to Get in the Way Back Machine
Wow, I can’t believe that it’s been so long since my last post! The end of summer break for my …
Steel Ovaries
I’m going to take a brief sidebar from Dad’s stories to share with you one of my favorite stories told …
The World Had Moved On
My father was born in China. His family left for Vietnam on a boat when he was a boy – …
Charlotte’s Web?
No, but it’s one filled with wonder and beauty anyway. I am a part of what I consider generation 1/2. …
Life’s a Beach
Sometimes, you just have to get in the car and drive. My husband and I found ourselves at our favorite beach …
