Finding joy, gratitude, and purpose between cancer scans and finish lines. The third breast cancer diagnosis I got was in October 2023. That was two years, 8 months ago. It was about that time that I upped my engagement with living each day as if it could be my last. This choice to approach daily
After nearly a decade of the same breakfast, a dietitian helped me discover a freezer-friendly alternative. I Am a Creature of Breakfast Habit Are you like me and you eat the same foods over and over again? I like variety for lunch and dinner, but I am 100% a creature of breakfast habit. Because I’ve
I think about my body every day. Likely you do too—we live in our bodies, after all. If, like me, you’ve dealt with health challenges, you might think about your body critically or without much kindness. I’ve worked hard to build more compassion for my body. I don’t always succeed. But every small win, every
At almost 61, I’m still open to love — but I no longer wait for it to validate me. Here we are again, Valentine’s Day. I’m not a big holiday person, never have been. Likely because my childhood was complicated and difficult, and holidays usually left me feeling confused, left out, and disconnected — in
On organizing, illness, privilege, and choosing hope anyway. The sun is out today, the last day of January 2026. This morning I was walking my dog, Sam, as the sun rose and streaked the sky in breathtaking orange and pink. I found myself thanking Mother Earth for her glory and for the gift of those
Health fluctuates. Energy fluctuates. Motivation fluctuates. That isn’t a flaw in the system — it is the system.