Eulogy Virtues
Over the past year I have had a blank page in my idea notebook labeled with a simple two-word title, “my obituary.” At diagnosis, my...
The Puzzle
Every event in the world and in our individual lives happens for a reason. Often it is a counterpoint to an ordered existence of...
This Little Light of Mine
I was one of those toddlers who liked to dance in public, just to make people laugh. But I started my real interest in the dramatic when...
My Cancerversary
Today is my cancerversary. I am embracing the day with a little bit of nausea and a whole lot of gratitude. There are varied opinions...
Pardon my Bald Head
My scalp was painful, covered in tiny bumps, resulting from an inflammation of the hair follicles. I had been warned that my weakened...
But You Don't Look Sick
It was my first outing while wearing a wig, born out of necessity as much as vanity. I was leaving a trail of hair wherever I went, and...