You never think it will be you. You go about your days making plans, imagining futures, dreaming ordinary dreams. Life feels steady, predictable. And then it isn’t. One phone call. One scan. One… Continue reading
In 1948, two French scientists noticed something unexpected in their lab samples: fragments of DNA drifting in blood plasma. At the time, the discovery seemed trivial, even puzzling. DNA, after all, was supposed… Continue reading
You’ve likely heard people talk about “chemo brain”—or maybe you’ve even felt it yourself. It’s that foggy sensation that can make it tough to find the right word, recall a friend’s name, or… Continue reading
So few grains of happiness measured against all the dark and still the scales balance. – Jane Hirshfield “The Weighing” I’ve been reflecting on these lines from Jane Hirshfield’s poem The Weighing and how its… Continue reading
In many cultures, greetings are often seen as polite and routine exchanges. However, in some Muslim cultures, there exists a profound dimension to these everyday interactions. When someone asks, “How are you?” in… Continue reading
I discovered that today, September 16th is ‘Tattoo Story Day’. While I am not sure if this is a day that’s universally marked, it gives me the prompt I need to tell the… Continue reading
Checking my August Awareness Day Calendar, I discovered that today, August 30th is designated as Grief Awareness Day. Sometimes I feel we are awash with grief in our community. Not just in our… Continue reading
Are you looking for a new job after cancer treatment? Perhaps you left your last employment after your diagnosis, or maybe you are still in your current job but want a fresh start… Continue reading
“In a society which is much more inclined to help you hide your pain rather than to grow through it, is necessary to make a very conscious effort to mourn.” – Henri Nouwen Grief… Continue reading
T for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to share with you. Don’t forget if you have written a post which you would like readers to see, just […]
The Thing Is to love life, to love it evenwhen you have no stomach for itand everything you’ve held dearcrumbles like burnt paper in your hands,your throat filled with the silt of it.When… Continue reading
The Butterfly Effect For Marie Ennis O’Connor So close and still Quietly far away From the company Who chose you The day you heard The word we all Heard. Echoes In a canyon… Continue reading
26 posts. 26 days. 26 letters of the alphabet, one blog post beginning with each letter. H is for Hair I started this blog a few years after my breast cancer diagnosis and… Continue reading
Are you like me and detest putting on those embarrassing draughty backless hospital gowns? Well now the traditional hospital gown is to get a Hollywood style makeover by one of the world’s top designers. Ben de Lisi,… Continue reading
I am very aware of the debate that has been ongoing among experts about the effectiveness of breast screening and how this can cause confusion and anxiety for some women. Last year a Danish… Continue reading
I love making risotto – I enjoy standing over the stove, ladling spoonfuls of hot stock over the rice, watching as the texture changes and the dish comes to life. It does require… Continue reading
I am up early this morning preparing an Easter Sunday lunch for my parents who are driving from the city to spend a few days here in the country with us. They hardly… Continue reading
There’s always one..who wants to do things differently 🙂
When Someone Deeply Listens To You When someone deeply listens to you it is like holding out a dented cup you’ve had since childhood and watching it fill up with cold, fresh… Continue reading
Yesterday I referred to the success of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign here in Ireland. Of the 3,000 limited edition Tory Burch leopard print totes, only a few remain. Luxury department store Brown… Continue reading
I recently wrote about the launch of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in Ireland and I am happy to report it has been a terrific success. The FTBC campaign is now underway in the UK… Continue reading
“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way”. ~ Robert Kiyosaki I so wanted to… Continue reading
Today’s recipe is dedicated to my friend Luann who was telling me all about the veggies she is planting in her garden, including broccoli. It is a great choice for her garden as… Continue reading
