Tag Archives: Beyond The Pink Moon

at almost the eight year mark, the terror train makes a stop

Posted on May 30, 2019 by carla

I know, look at the pretty peony, right? Too bad my mood doesn’t match up today. I am almost at the eight year mark post breast cancer. And right or wrong, I am scared and anxious. Saturday is June 1 … Continue reading →

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boycott the american cancer society

Posted on October 20, 2015 by carla

I will not participate again in the American Cancer Society Great Valley Relay for Life. Not because of the stupid marketing ploy on adding the Main Line to Great Valley when we are Chester County but because of American Cancer … Continue reading →

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surviving beautifully

Posted on August 11, 2015 by carla

So today started with a call from Aetna. Did I understand the nature of their recent letter? As in they are cancelling my current plan at the end of this year so I will have to choose a new one? … Continue reading →

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spay day is coming

Posted on March 4, 2014 by carla

(painting by Philadelphia artist Geri Mack and use of image is courtesy of the artist. ) Yes I know I am being flippant about my upcoming surgery, but face it they are indeed spaying me. When I last wrote on … Continue reading →

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in tears at the goodness of inspirational women

Posted on October 15, 2013 by carla

Yes, as I write, I am indeed in tears.  I am fine, don’t worry, I just have been touched by the amazing women being honored by Living Beyond Breast Cancer. It is women like this who inspire me, and women like … Continue reading →

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you go girl/what is brave?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by carla

So my  friend Melinda is going thru treatment, which includes chemotherapy.   At the end of June when the fun and frolic with chemicals really kicked in she posted a photo of her “new ‘do” with the following comment:   … Continue reading →

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life moments/girl power/here we go again

Posted on March 15, 2012 by carla

So earlier this week I went to the spring launch party for Main Line Parent Magazine hosted by one of my Beyond The Pink Moon Lovelies, Pamela.  What a nice bunch of women!   It can be hard walking into an unknown … Continue reading →

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don’t play with me

Posted on January 6, 2012 by carla

The gall!  I received a phone call a few minutes ago.  From the collection arm of my hospital system over a bill related to my breast cancer treatment. A bill I already paid.    And oh yes, the amount they called … Continue reading →

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welcome to 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by carla

On January 1st it was 7 months since my lumpectomy a/k/a partial mastectomy.  The hot flashes kick my ass late at night sometimes, and I have to say Tamoxifen is also messing with my moods.  I don’t like the messing … Continue reading →

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