For 49 years, I was fortunate to welcome the New Year with my beloved husband, Ira Z"L (1954-2023). In the early years, we celebrated quietly at home. Later on, we would travel during winter break or enjoy the family tradition of skiing at Keystone Resort on New Year's … [Read more...]
Recapping 2021: Living with Ira’s Glioblastoma and Thriving
Last year when I sat down in late December to write my recap story, I sincerely hoped that the pandemic restrictions and concerns would diminish over time. I was sorting out the best approaches to addressing Ira’s glioblastoma diagnosis and how we could adhere to COVID mandates … [Read more...]
Mark Your Calendar—Glioblastoma Awareness Day—July 21, 2021
Even though I was aware that John McCain, Beau Biden, and Ted Kennedy were victims of brain cancer, a year ago I would not have been able to identify the terms— glioblastoma, glio, or GBM. These medical words had no meaning. It was not until Ira’s diagnosis last July that I … [Read more...]
May 2021 Be the Best Year of Your Life
Like so many other people, Ira and I are happy to say goodbye to a year filled with COVID-19 restrictions and an overabundance of politically inspired animosity. We wholeheartedly welcome 2021. We look forward to when we will not be obligated to wear masks … [Read more...]
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
First Experiences Oftentimes are Outside One’s Comfort Zone After living as an expat in India, I realized that my personality growth was intrinsically tied to my willingness to step outside of my comfort zone and to have a first time experience. For decades, I was happy with my … [Read more...]
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