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Every October, the world turns pink. Pink ribbons appear on everything from T-shirts to coffee cups. Survivors share their stories. Organizations raise money for research. Friends remind friends to schedule
After my stepfather died, my mom told me something that immediately worried me. “I can’t pay the bills.” I thought she meant there wasn’t enough money. That surprised me. My
Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, the pumpkins, the decorations, and all the little rituals that seem to begin as soon as September
September is National Preparedness Month, which usually brings to mind things like emergency kits, severe weather plans, batteries, flashlights, and knowing where to go if something unexpected happens. We prepare
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which always makes me think about Gilda Radner. Most people know Gilda as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. She
My maternal grandparents had a great story about how they met. My grandfather originally asked my grandmother’s older sister on a date. At the time, it wasn’t unusual for a
This week, I participated in a NEDA (National End-of-Life Doula Alliance) movie night to watch the documentary A Butterfly Has Been Released. The film follows Allyson, a hospice nurse living
When I walked into the exam room for my six-week follow-up after knee replacement surgery, my x-ray was already displayed on the monitor. The surgeon wasn’t in the room yet.
Last weekend, I spent three days learning how to help bring babies into the world. By the end of it, I was quite certain I’d rather help people leave it.
