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When an employee tells you they have cancer, your first response probably isn't, "Oh, I need to check the ADA!" That is good because it...

"Now is not a good time for you to have cancer!" That is what I wanted to say to a friend who shared their cancer diagnosis with me via...

I overheard someone say this to a friend the other day and I wanted to slap the phone out of her hand and say, "No, don't say that." I'm...

Hey you, great advice giver. I have some bad news for you. That advice you like to give that you think is so valuable; it's not. Most of...

Welcome to Part 4, the final part of The Sharing Cancer at Work series. This series focused on the who, when, what, how, and general...

photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/lebrvn/ Welcome to part three of a little series called Sharing Cancer at Work. This series...

Welcome to Part 2 in a four-part series called Sharing Cancer at Work. This series focuses on the who, when, what, how, and shared...

I landed on her Instagram page by accident. I hadn't been on her page in over a year. When I got there, I saw how big he'd grown. Seeing...

photo credit to Miguel A. Amutio on Unsplash (This is Part 1 of a 4-part series that covers how to manage cancer and work.) “I only...

This is my friend Cooper. What I love about him is his deep and never-ending sense of curiosity. I am NEVER bored when I'm talking to him...

If you could put a label on your forehead to describe how you feel right now, what would it be? This is a photo of me wearing a face...

How to build resilient kids!

o... on April 16th, I will be honoring the 12th death anniversary of my husband. I'm not sad right now. I am most grateful for the time I...

I have a very generous friend who invites me to stay at her luxurious condo when she leaves town. And every time she offers, I almost...

I have this "idea" notepad that hangs in my shower. Ya know when you get that inspiring idea or remember the one thing you keep...

Sometimes you listen to someone speak, and your reaction is, "Yes. Yes. Yes!" and "So good to know I'm not the only one talking about...

My late husband, Art and Dr. Wolin, the doctor who gave us 3 extra years with Art! Cancer. If you haven’t heard of the word, it’s because...

As my husband passed out, he vomited, and the pizza sauce from our dinner earlier was on the rug. My first thought? "Oh no! Now I'll...

Balance. As a caregiver to my husband, I was super bad at balancing Art’s care, the care of our three kids, and my own self-care. The...

You know when the world seems to crack open for you. All those little baby ideas just align so cleanly that your brain almost buzzes?...

Master these basic rules and creative and unique ways to support your friend with cancer will flow! Rule #1 It's not about you. Keep your...

There is no more self-contradictory concept than that of "idle thoughts." What gives rise to the perception of a whole world can hardly...

Always start your Monday off with a joke. And never take them for granted. Happy Monday! Make it a great day!

It's that time of year when FSA account holders start to scramble to spend the funds in their accounts before year-end. This is me...