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About carla

Writer, blogger, photographer, breast cancer survivor. I write about whatever strikes my fancy as I meander through life.

NABC (not about breast cancer) – one of my favorite barns….

I love photographing barns…slight obsession truthfully.  Here is one of my favorites from Chester County, PA:  

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greetings sports fans

Live your life so that the fear of death can never enter your heart. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light. Give thanks for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and for … Continue reading

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breast cancer awareness month is upon us and?

Breast cancer awareness month is upon us.  As defined by Wikipedia: Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) (also referred to in America as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities … Continue reading

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a question for insurance companies

Why don’t insurance companies seem to really want to take care of the women who are taking care of the “girls”? I have a friend who is a survivor who moved recently.   She sent me a note the other day … Continue reading

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rainy tuesday…

…and of course my car has to go into the mechanic.  I woke up last night and the old boob was throbbing – I had rolled over on my left side so note to self: left breast is still on … Continue reading

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simply despicable: cancer scambooger

I was just reading one of the local “Patches” and came across an article that made my blood run cold: a guy from Havertown, PA who milked people for money with a cancer scam.  How despicable is THAT? This guys pulls … Continue reading

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saturday

Wow, a normal Saturday.  Well relatively speaking since my left breast continues to take on a life of its own.  It is still a very red donut peach, and it still hurts, but a little less each day.  I won’t … Continue reading

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deep breath….going REALLY public about my breast cancer

Yes….really public.   I feel like I am out there in my underwear LOL, even if it is hardly the first time I have spoken about this publicly.  (Well, hmmm, I guess I am out there in a hospital gown.) Thanks … Continue reading

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today is nothing about breast cancer…

…today is about how proud I am of my pal Thomas and Gladwyne Cub Scout Pack 110! They were part of Bryn Mawr Fire Company’s 9/11 tribute. Thomas’s mom is one of the Driving Miss Daisy league members who got … Continue reading

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the day after

People, I have got nothing.  I am tired.  I am going to try to recharge my batteries for a couple of days and then back to the oncologist for the Tamoxifen chat. I can’t believe I won’t be seeing the … Continue reading

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