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Chicago Basin: Bagging 3 Fourteeners
Twin Lakes area in the bowl of all 3 Peaks. (Notes from our hike in August, 2016) This photo barely scratches the surface of the beauty of the Chicago [...]
Biohacking Broadcast with Breast Friends Radio
On April 10th, 2019 I had the incredible privilege of being a guest on a show geared toward helping women survive the trauma of cancer. I shared a bit of [...]
Ever wondered how old your body is?
"It's not the years -- it's the miles!"Whether you're evaluating cars or people, there's a lot of truth in that. Some of us have had a few hard knocks that have [...]
Part 16 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Best. News. Ever.
(Modified from family email updates and journal entries from August, 2006.) Friday, August 18, 2006 MJ -1 Cancer – 0 That’s the current score if you’re keeping track. Even though I [...]
Part 15 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – No PET scan for me
(Modified from family email updates and journal entries from August 2006.) Wednesday, August 9, 2006 Yesterday (8/8/2006) was my scheduled PET scan, but due to a gigantic oversight on my part, [...]
Part 14 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Longs Peak
(Adapted from notes and journal entries from August 7, 2006.) Sometimes God shows up in subtle ways and it takes awhile for us to comprehend His presence. Other times He’s so [...]
Part 13 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Fried Eggs & Hot Flashes
(Adapted from journal entries and family email updates in July, 2006) Wednesday, July 19, 2006 A little good news: *The mole I had removed from my neck is benign – no [...]
Adventures in Shapewear…what could possibly go wrong?
If you’re a woman, you’re probably aware of the vast array of products designed to lift, flatten, smooth or enhance our various body parts. Spanx, tush-enhancers and the like are supposed [...]
Part 12 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Hairless Hiking & First Bald 14er
(Adapted from journal notes 11 years ago in July, 2006) Friday, July 7, 2006 I was able to hike the Manitou Incline halfway today. I wasn’t breaking any records, but I [...]
Part 11 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Racing, Recovery – and Rafting!
(Adapted from journal entries and family emails 11 years ago in 2006.) Saturday, June 17, 2006 Today was the Colorado Springs Sailin' Shoes 10K race downtown. I've done it in [...]
Part 10 – A Look Back on my Cancer Journey – Getting my Wings
Certificate of Radiation Completion (Adapted from family updates and journal notes 11 years ago.) Tuesday, June 13, 2006 No more chemo or radiation! Hopefully, no more Tootie. Yes, [...]