Tag Archives: Vacation

Celebration of Hope

Posted on September 28, 2013 by

Next week I’m off to New York City! I will be attending LUNGevity’s Celebration of Hope event.  In addition to attending the event, I am excited for two major things.  First, I’ll be able to give my blogging friend Jessica … Continue reading →

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America the Beautiful

Posted on August 17, 2013 by

Weeks ago, at a neighborhood barbecue, I learned about a pass I could get for FREE because I am disabled.  Well, the details are a little different but generally, the crowd was right. “America the Beautiful” is a National Parks and … Continue reading →

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The Brain

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

The brain is stable…in terms of cancer. No more specific brain treatment for now.  It will likely occur in my future but I’ll deal with that down the road. Next check up 10-weeks.  Yup, you heard right, 10.  Why not … Continue reading →

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Setting Myself Up for Success

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Many moons ago, during this cancer tailspin, I learned that I am the kind of gal who needs a vacation on the books.  Something glorious to do in the future! Where to go?  Where to go?   So many options!  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Leavenworth – town not prison

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Getting away to Leavenworth, Washington hit the spot!  No demands what-so-ever!  I had no guilt for lounging around instead of planting my tomato plants.  (I’m having a tad bit of guilt about the tomato plants right now.) I was reminded … Continue reading →

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You’re So Far….Behind!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Typically, when I get really behind on something I try to forget about it entirely.  That is not going to happen to this blog!  I feel as if I am so far behind here.  I have lots and lots to … Continue reading →

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May 11th

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

The other day, I made some travel arrangements.  Yep, this girl is going on vacation- woot! woot!  I booked a hotel.  “I’d like to check out on May 11th,” I said to the reservations person. May 11th.  May 11th? When … Continue reading →

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Go Fly a Kite

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

The weekend away at the Oregon Coast was delightful.  At one point, I turned to SW and said, “I am so totally happy and relaxed.  I have not a single thing to do but to simply be me.”   Truthfully, … Continue reading →

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Harmony Hill Retreat

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Last weekend I went off to cancer camp.  It was a weekend retreat for people with cancer and their partners at Harmony Hill.  The location is on Hood Canal in Union, Washington; a lovely environment 2.5 hours north of Portland. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 5

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

The trip to The Big Island was planned to celebrate my 5-year wedding anniversary to SW.  I nervously booked tickets months in advance.  I suppressed thoughts of “will I be well enough to travel” and clicked purchase. So here I … Continue reading →

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