Author Archives: Jodi

I wonder, how many people in the world have a true understanding of what it means to possess infallible inner strength. And no, I do not mean the population who purports [over my loud cries of bullshit] to never know … Continue reading →

Hi!  Many have reached out and asked why I stopped writing (thanks for letting me know both, that you care, and that you enjoy [and want more of] my dribble).  You are right, it has been too long since I … Continue reading →

The Olympics are here!  I am so excited, I am one of those dorks that count the days, waits, and watches every night (while glued to my uber smart phone updates during the day) no matter what time zone the … Continue reading →

Sorry, Fifty will have to wait a little while longer. A perk of my situation is that for the first time in my life, I have “wash and go hair!”  Woot!  Who does not want wash and go hair? This … Continue reading →

I am an ordinary girl, living an ordinary life.  Don’t read anything bad into that, there is (hardly) anything bad about my life. At least it was ordinary until the day I was diagnosed with cancer.  At that moment, my … Continue reading →

Over the last several months I have tried to put into words the experience of cancer.  You should know, I write for myself.  [c]ancer can be a very isolating place even when surrounded by the love and presence of family … Continue reading →

Well here we are again…another eve of another surgery.  A double header no less.  My reconstruction is upon us.  Wohoo!  I am finally feeling better physically so I am dreading feeling crummy again.  It must sound strange but it takes … Continue reading →

Message in a bottle.  I write tonight with a rare (these days) peace.  Last night I slept four unmedicated hours and today I went an equal four consecutive hours before the familiar cancer panic bile rose in my throat following … Continue reading →

I was reading some old blog entries and came across one that stopped me in my own tracks.  Although deeply personal, I’ve decided to share.  Here is that post from No Purpose Flowers dated December 31, 2009: “A final word … Continue reading →

This is a different type of blog entry for me.  Perhaps shots are in order before you read further cause I’m upset and climbing up on the ole soapbox!  So be warned and think carefully if you plan to disagree … Continue reading →