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Joy Is Easily Transmissible Too
I haven’t felt like writing lately. Anxiety about Omicron left me feeling raw: exposed and jumpy. Recently, when some of our family came...
Why not me?
Some people appear baffled when I say that I am lucky. They expect me to bemoan my health challenges with "Why me?" I have never seen myself as a victim, even as a young girl with severe ulcerative colitis, and then an ostomy, I thought "Why not me?"
This attitude persisted into adulthood when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and then Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
Now, in my 50's, living a vibrant life, I have decided to share my stories and just completed my memoir. Will I get published? I'm not sure, but "Why not me?"
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On the Rocks
I have always been fond of Frosty the Snowman, “the jolly, happy soul.” Yesterday, I plunked into an ice bath and channeled that innate...
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Express Yourself
A friend of mine recently had her tattoo modified to reflect her time in the Bahamas. I just bought some conch Christmas tree ornaments...
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Boater’s Knots
Bad hair day, great boat day! At the end of an epic day at sea, my hair had a story to tell. My fingers jammed as I tried to weave them...
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No Parka Required
The clocks fell back on the weekend, a sure sign that winter is on its way. There is a seasonal shift in the Bahamas. The palm fronds...
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Me, Michael, Madonna and an MRI
In the past, laying perfectly still was the hard part of an MRI, not suppressing a smile. I have learned to play mind games to endure...
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"Mother Nature’s Masterpiece"
To me, orchids are sculptural, like art. One of my favourite flowers, I’ve often felt guilty about discarding them after their flowers...
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The Chopping Block
I’m back at it. After taking the summer off, the dining room table has become my office again - I’ve missed my padded chair and pecking...
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Shades of Blue
My fishy friends mesmerized me this morning; I needed that. I have had the blues for the past couple of days. My MS has necessitated a...
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Pink Popsicles
Lately, I have been thinking about that little four-letter word; HOPE. Over the years, my various health challenges have had me on...
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I'm your Super Fan
During COVID, my son and I have watched a lot of the reality show, Survivor. I hadn’t seen it since season one (over 20 years ago), but...
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This forecast has been brought to you by…
I see the “Bay Creek Weather Station” sign every time I take our dog for a walk and it makes me smile. It reminds me that I no longer...
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Perspective in Paradise
I landed in paradise a week ago. I love palm trees, the ocean, sunshine, hibiscus and bougainvillea and now they are part of my daily...
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Crabtivating?
My mother-in-law recently sent me and my husband a photo of a crab crawling on her back deck. Within 60 seconds this unsuspecting...
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Meditation to the Maxx
For me, summer means swimming. July and August are the only months that I start my day with the fish in the lake. I love envisioning them...
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Ably Minded
Recently I learned that people with ostomies are eligible for a break on their taxes. Yipee, I thought and emailed my accountant. Free...
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Coffee Mates
It’s Sunday, but I have no one to bring a coffee. For the first time in 16 months, my husband wasn’t beside me when I woke up. The...
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Dickey Days Ahead
I don’t do well living out of a suitcase. I have moments when I become exasperated when I can’t find what I’m looking for in the jumble...
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot
I’m not scared of needles, but I was nervous about getting my COVID vaccine. The kindly man who administered my shot warned me “this may...
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BOXED UP
We’re moving. My insides match the jumbled state of our house. People keep asking me if I’m excited about moving to the Bahamas. I am,...
