Author: Patty Morini

War of my life

I was walking by myself the other morning listening to music.  The song below came on and resonated, hence today’s thoughts.  (Not the best video, but I like what he says at the beginning and how intimate the venue was for the performance.) I just went to the mail box and there was one letter…


No news IS good news

Before I knew it, it was almost 2 weeks since the last entry. I saw a dear, fellow snow-loving friend at work who said that she checks the blog every Tuesday and Thursday and was so excited that there were no entries because it must mean all is well.  (There’s a G.O. if I ever met…


For the love of Nancy

You may recall that I had been visiting my 84 year old friend during all of this.  Well, Nancy’s life ended last night and it was on her terms.  If we all could be as ready as she was and have our wishes known and followed as hers were, I, for one, would be very…


Memorial Day

A long weekend.   A long afternoon in my garden.  A quick visit from M, my life long friend.  We ate wonderful food at the Post Office Cafe and sat by the fire pit at twilight.  After she left, I attended a Memorial Day celebration at our old town hall and local cemetary.  I stood there listening to…


Alive

It has been such a terrific weekend.  I don’t think the weather could have been more perfect for B and E camping or for the prom that A attended with her friend.  (She looked beautiful and had a great time, by the way.  We have a funny story about hair that one of us will write…


Life after radiation

So here I am walking around in my life, doing what I consider to be absolutely normal things.  (Success in the prom dress catagory, by the way.) Minding my own business…oh and that of my children, and maybe B too.  Since I’m at work most of the day many days of the week, I am…


Tamox and Detox

Well, almost a week on Tamoxifen and I’m doing well.  I really have not noticed any side effects yet.  I have a long way to go in that department, but so far, so good.  What more could I ask?  As far as my skin goes, if you picture a rectangular patch from sternum to side…


Odds and Ends

Today was our first follow up with Dr. Oncologist.  I am a candidate for Tomaxifen because of the type of cancer and that I can metabolize this particular drug.  I am also a candidate because I am not prone to blood clots, I don’t smoke, I don’t take birth control.  In addition to blood clots…


Birthing Day

I have always taken my children’s birthdays off.  They have the choice whether they want to take the day with me or not.  In elementary and jr high school hanging with me was the choice.  What we did was entirely up to them.  This year on E ‘s birthday he and B went camping.  Looking…


30 seconds left

I went to book club last night with women who have been among those at the head of the stampede and who have been flying with the angels.  My intention was just to say a quick hello, I hadn’t finished the book, and I’m kinda tired.  I left after an hour and a half. (a…