Monthly Archives: May 2012

Breaking the Spell

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Blackbirdsong

There are many kinds of spells in the world. Probably the most well known are magic spells where some claim to have powers to force changes in people, nature and situations. There are myths, fairytales, children’s books, novels and historical … Continue reading →

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On Losing Hair and How Farrah Fawcett Prepared Me for My Journey

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Blackbirdsong

Well I have less hair than the last time I added anything here, and no, it’s not because I have cancer. It seems that taking care of a cancer patient or should I say; the stress of taking care of … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not To Boobie

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Blackbirdsong

To Be or Not Boobie One of main themes of this blog has and always will be, making a cancer journey. As I see it, everyone who either receives a diagnosis or takes care of someone who has received a … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Always Something?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Blackbirdsong

And the answer is a wholehearted “yes.” Quick summation of this past week: 1. Mom is home, and she was stoned out of her gourd on pain pills on her second day back. 2. My 81-year-old mother was stoned on … Continue reading →

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