Author Archives: Postcards and Pink Umbrellas

Getting to “second base”

So the mammogram – or as I like to call it; “getting to second base” is now complete. With a history of cancer in my family; waiting on these results is nerve-wracking. You can tell yourself a million times over that you are fine, but until you actually hear the words from a professional, youContinue reading “Getting to “second base””

42 bottles of blood….

I went for my initial consult this morning. Went through the usual array of medical questions – when was your last period?  2006.. how many children? 3  do you drink? I have THREE children, of course I drink!  You get the idea.. I did the whole peeing in a cup thing, they took, what appearedContinue reading “42 bottles of blood….”

Hormone Pellet Injections – because im too old for SnapChat but too young for LifeAlert.

So I, reluctantly, went to a women’s social the other day. I was dreading going the entire day and even when I parked, I seriously considered just turning around and going home. But I didn’t – I mean, I had paid the $25 to attend and, at the very least, I could enjoy ONE glassContinue reading “Hormone Pellet Injections – because im too old for SnapChat but too young for LifeAlert.”

Law of Attraction – how hard could it be?

So I have been on this magical “transformation” of living with gratitude and positive thinking. It’s actually a lot harder than it sounds.. And, depending on the day, its down right impossible.   So, basically, the entire program can be summed up in three words.. *Believe *Gratitude *Visualize #1 First and foremost, you need toContinue reading “Law of Attraction – how hard could it be?”

I Hope You Dance

Tomorrow is my baby’s last “official” day in high school. Of course, such a momentous day wouldn’t be complete without my usual “words of wisdom”.. so here goes… Life is one grand, sweet song so start the music and dance. Dance to the songs in your head, to the rhythm in your heart, and toContinue reading “I Hope You Dance”

Turning 18 – WOW for my daughter

So here we are… the big “18”.. in a few short months you will be off in this big world all on your own and there is nothing I can do about it.. Your dad and I have spent many years trying really hard to instill morals and values and impart all the little bitsContinue reading “Turning 18 – WOW for my daughter”

Words of Wisdom for my (then) 16 Year Old Daughter

Where did the years go? It seems like just yesterday your dad and I were waiting to meet you; Anxious to know what you looked like, whose eyes you would have… We had so many questions. Now here we are,  you’re 16!… In two short years you’ll be packing your bags for college, work, or whereverContinue reading “Words of Wisdom for my (then) 16 Year Old Daughter”

If I Had Only…

Want to add a caption to this image? Click the Settings icon. I often find myself wishing I had done SOME things differently.. “if I had only..” 1. Tried harder in school. – One of my biggest regrets is failing to finish what I started. Sometimes life just gets in the way. But I havent givenContinue reading “If I Had Only…”