DAILY PILL

DAILY PILL

I swallow pills daily. Some of them are real, some of them are spiritual, and some of them are mental. And sometimes I’m the pill. Both anxiety and aging have had some interesting effects on my physical condition. I might be dealing with anxiety, hot flashes, or IBS while wearing white shorts at Central Park.

Confession is good for the soul.

I Have it Today

I Have it Today

I pulled the hair out of my brush and immediately got that heavy feeling in my gut. I moved in as close as I could to the mirror and poked around at different places on my scalp. The vitamins I was taking were not working. Although I didn’t have any bald spots, it was...

My Melanoma Fight Wasn’t with Melanoma

My Melanoma Fight Wasn’t with Melanoma

I can't tell you how many times I have read someone's CaringBridge site and thought, What a great testimony! Reading about the suffering of other people can be very inspiring. It puts life into perspective. I have been fortunate so far in life; my suffering has been...

Take a Long Walk on a Short Dock

Take a Long Walk on a Short Dock

I would love to pretend taking a long walk on a short dock meant soaking in that last ounce of summer; making one last brave leap. Or maybe something more peaceful like strolling through God’s creation and suddenly finding a splash of unintended adventure....