Maybe you can relate. And if not, please humor me.
You know that feeling when you're laying in bed at 11:00 p.m. thinking... Did I lock the door? I probably locked the door. Why wouldn't I have locked the door? I always lock the door. I'm sure I locked the door. Then at 11:22 p.m. you open your eyes and think... But what if I… Continue reading The 9 Stages of Discovering My Breast Lump
I've been sick going on eight weeks now. Fifty-seven fun-filled days and nights of sore throats, swollen tonsils, fevers, headaches, joint pain, exhaustion...yep, it's been a real party. In an effort to try to keep a positive attitude even when I feel lousy, I decided laughter is often the best medicine. So, on the nights… Continue reading When Germs Attack
Coagulation is awful. Well, unless you're bleeding profusely, then I suppose it's pretty awesome. I'm speaking metaphorically. If I may toss a little basic science your way, coagulation is when a liquid starts to thicken into a solid state. When you're bleeding, your body all seems to be on the same page, and reacts accordingly.… Continue reading Ideas Flow With Your Blood
One minute you're driving home from work, listening to the radio and planning what to have for dinner, the next you're pulled onto the side of the road, taking pictures of what used to be your car's bumper and exchanging every number that's ever been assigned to you and your vehicle with a stranger. Last… Continue reading Back Off My Bumper
Is there anything to compare to those first fresh days of Spring after a long cold Winter? The warm breezes, the shining sun, your overconfidence in your gardening abilities and your unrealistic expectations for your commitment to working outdoors all Summer long? As we head into the first days of Autumn, I look back at… Continue reading Super Plant Lady
Shannon Leaders 