THE MISSING LINK….HEALTH, HOPE, & HAPPINESS
“More fun than Sweating and Spinach” “Medical Science does not know how to quantify the healing effects of joy.” Nelsa Ciaponni, MD Dusty had a double mastectomy 5 years ago, but the cancer had returned. She had lots of unsuccessful chemo, and her future looked bleak. Doctors recommended a drug trial, but she knew that it would mean that she would... [Read More...]
PINK HOUSES,PALACES &PRODUCE
The Pink House The Pink House “PINK HOUSES,PALACES & PRODUCE “ “You can never have enough of what you don’t really want” It all started with 12 cans of tomatoes. On a cold rainy Saturday, I decided it was time to clean out my pantry. It seemed like a good thing to do, as my social calendar was blank. So I set to work and felt very vitreous. 12 Cans of Tomatoes? That was, until I found 12 cans... [Read More...]
My 5 Minutes of Fame & Fun
Wow! It was a blast to be on “live” TV last week and your good wishes made it even better. I felt so supported and like you were all there with me I’ve gotten many emails & calls from folks who were sending good wishes even if they didn’t see it or read the follow up column in the Charlotte Observer on 9/19. It’s really fun to have a “Fan Club”…even for a few days! Thank you. Here’s... [Read More...]
STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY
“The only journey is the journey within.” Wow- it was quite a trip! My recent vacation opened my eyes to many things…not only to the magnificent Rocky Mountains but the magnificent people who helped me get there. Most of them were complete strangers. Not only was it a journey to a different place in the mountains but also a different place within me. Both locations were, at times, somewhat scary but very interesting. ... [Read More...]
LET FREEDOM RING! Celebrate the Sparkles….
Free at last! I’m sure that is what I thought when I ran away from school in the first grade. I didn’t like all the rules and the kids were mean .So I just got my coat and started to walk toward home even though I had never walked that route before. One of my neighbors picked me up and took me home but it was several days before I went reluctantly back.And that was after the school principal came to my house to talk with me. So you can... [Read More...]
Don’t Fence Me In
WONDER WHAT’S ON THE OTHER SIDE? Ever had the experience of where you realize that something you that used to make you feel good …an outfit, a place or even a person…don’t seem to fit right or feel as good as they once did? What happened to it while I wasn’t looking? I have been having that experience lately. When this happens, I usually try to deny it or try to make it work by putting in lots of effort to recapture what I am losing.... [Read More...]
