Monthly Archives: February 2014
The Winter of Cancer
To me Facing -and fighting- cancer was like watching seasons change. Before cancer I was going through life as if it were summer. Life was warm, happily filled with every day things. I took walks, I enjoyed family and … Continue reading
Go Green, it isn’t just an Environmental Thing (colors of food)
As one who loves photography, artistic endeavors, the explosion of Spring and the burst of fall foliage, I love color. I enjoy what it does to my photographs, on a canvas and yes, even on my plate. I am … Continue reading
know your body and its reactions
One thing I have discovered about this new healthy lifestyle, not all healthy things are right for you. The doctor told me he wanted me to start a new healthier lifestyle. with my cholesterol levels creeping up and … Continue reading
I do not live my life in fear. I do not jump at every sound, cringe at every shadow. Even as the knowledge is and always will be there, just in the back of my mind, the knowing, I had … Continue reading
Alone. The very worst feeling, was feeling alone. Like there was no one out there who understood. Of course there was people who had an understanding of what they endured, but no one can ever fully comprehend your feelings … Continue reading
first responders
In the past few days I have read some very interesting articles on how to be prepared in bad weather. Amazing how those pop up when you’re in the middle of bad weather and not so much before when … Continue reading
I would donate but….facts, figures and information..
“Well, I would donate but……. “I don’t know where the money goes.” “How are all of those dollars spent?” “I can’t donate much, so why bother?” “Its all a big business, it has to … Continue reading
Before and After Cancer
The worst part of my journey was not long. The hardest part of my battle- compared to the battle of others- not much of a battle at all. And yet, that one segment of my life has changed me forever. … Continue reading
For the Love of Red Food
I am not an expert on anything but myself and even there I am still learning. Who and what I am, is simple. I am a person striving to educate myself and share the lessons I am learning. I am … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 