The Up Side of Lupus
Having lupus doesn’t mean I’m out of options to live a full life … at least most of the time.   And there are plenty of things I don’t have to worry about. *** 1.  Even though all my siblings and both  parents had some form of skin cancer, I most likely will not get it.  My skin [...]

Autumn Blessings
Despite all the crazy and sometimes crappy things that happen, I am able to count my blessings.  The month of November is a perfect time to appreciate all things great and small. So in no particular order, I’m thankful for  … ** ** ** ** ** ** ** What are you thankful for? Posted in blessing, children, FAITH, Gratefulness, hope, LIFE, Love, LUPUS, Random, Recent [...]

Safe Harbour
When you live with an autoimmune disease like lupus, your overall health and well-being is usually in an ongoing state of flux.  I don’t expect to feel crummy when I wake up in the morning.  I never take for granted the days without complications or reminders of my limitations.   Some days, however, I wish there [...]

Halloween Butt
I’ve been eating candy.  A lot of it.  My butt is going to be bigger than Kim Kardashian’s.  Actually, I don’t know why I even bother eating it;  I may as well  slap it directly on my ass and thighs. * It’s a Halloween curse. * Every year, we buy a ridiculous amount of candy for the office.  I [...]

Here Kitty Kitty
I have two cats, Tigger and Charlie.  They are sweet and funny and loving, which is my biased opinion because I’m a cat person.  Admittedly, my cats are spoiled rotten, pampered and played with, and get along with each other …  most of the time. Charlie is a gentle giant.  He’s an orange tabby with big [...]