We've all had those moments - sometimes fleeting, other times painfully persistent - when someone's words or actions make us doubt our own value. It can come from a seemingly innocuous comment, a comparison to someone else, or an outright criticism. Suddenly, it leaves you questioning if you measure up, if you're worthy, if you… Continue reading When Others Make You Feel Not Good Enough
National Breast Cancer Month is observed every October. It aims to raise awareness about breast cancer. The campaign promotes early detection. It also supports research and education efforts. Check your boobs - mine tried to kill me. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Men get diagnosed with breast… Continue reading NBCAM: Check Your Boobs – mine tried to kill me
My Attempts to Outsmart My Breast Cancer Meds I'm sharing the real real of what it takes to try to mitigate daily side effects because of a comment on my last post. If there is some way I may possibly pay it forward from my experience, I am humbled by the opportunity. Let's be honest:… Continue reading Life Hacks for Tackling Aromatase Inhibitor Side Effects
It's been hot here - like Dante's circles. The air is thick and damp. It's difficult to move from place to place. The heat taxes vehicles so much that they barely cool. This is summer in the lower Midwest / upper south subtropic climate that is Northern Kentucky USA. The sun has decided to park… Continue reading It’s Too Flipping Hot
Why do so many of us find ourselves focusing on our mistakes, our regrets... the things that didn't go right and the experiences that knocked us down? What about all the times we got it right? Don't those matter just as much, if not more? We'd get a whole lot farther if we just dissected… Continue reading Are We What We Focus On?
Hello, everyone... I'm 156 years old and I have been listening to post punk / alternative for 87 years, and this song, this song that found me via Mobland, has saved my life. This band is pure, raw talent. Please enjoy it along with this newest post. https://youtu.be/P5iNkBw9K74?si=P9IyPagR0CR36dbF Down the Rabbit Hole Today I need… Continue reading The Double-Edged Sword of Nostalgia
It's seems like every year I get into a conversation about seasonal illnesses that crop up this time of year. My mom used to say things like "you'll catch your death out in that cold" and "bundle up so you don't get sick." Are these just wives tales or is there something to it? I… Continue reading Does Cold Weather Really Make You Sick?
A sage of silliness once proclaimed some wise advice not for fools. Here's some advice from wise women past and present (me), courtesy distilled and curated: Ringing someone's phone off the hook? If they don't answer by the third jingle, they're probably busy saving the world - or taking a really long nap. Stop calling.… Continue reading Ethical Life Hacks: Wise Advice for Better Relationships and Etiquette
Our Humble Road 