Reality Check
This week brought the sad news of Senator John McCain’s diagnosis of brain cancer. No matter what side of the political aisle people sit on, many used social media to wish the Senator well. I believe many of the tweets …
Coping with Cancer
Another Kind of Love Letter
I often encourage my clients to write letters of love and compassion to parts of themselves that they reject or dislike. It made me think that maybe it is time for me to join that party bus and write a …
Death by Meatloaf (Not the Singer)
The past five days have been challenging. Last week’s endometrial biopsy came back inconclusive because the surgeon did not collect endometrial tissue in the pipette. While this is a rare occurrence, it does happen in about 5% of endometrial biopsies. …
The Power of an Image
We were asked to choose an image that evoked a feeling or a connection. What image resonated with us? That was our job at Sunday’s worship service. Out of all the photos laid out on the long tables before us, …
The Power of Lament
No More Faking Fine. It is the title of a book by Esther Fleece that has been gracing my nightstand for the past month. Esther shares her childhood experience of giving testimony in her parent’s acrimonious divorce and being told …
Cherry Pie
Cherries, sugar, corn starch, flour, shortening, water, and a pinch of salt. Combine in carefully choreographed steps and you have…cherry pie. When the pie is fresh from the oven, you cut it into pieces and you delight in your creation. …
