Posted On: November 29, 2016
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I’m pleased to report that radiation is now half over. Some caregivers whispered, “You’ll sail right through this,” while Dr. Ray and others warned of breathing difficulties, nasal-sludge discharge, and other side effects too rude…
Posted On: September 23, 2016
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Dr. Nostril and I had another confab and cranial camera-probing yesterday. And he was again excited about what he didn’t see, “There is NO sign of that (golfball-sized) tumor in there!” he exclaimed as we…
Posted On: August 23, 2016
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Meet Scott, proudly representing my so many friends. Scott’s a BFF since 2nd grade, growing up in Soo Siddy and beyond, who spent the last few days prepping (and partying) with me at home on…
Posted On: August 15, 2016
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Today, (August 15) is National Relaxation Day. I hope this doesn’t mean we can only relax one day per year!
It’s been a great summer. Is there any other kind? Never mind that this blogger…
Posted On: December 28, 2015
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St. John, one of the three US Virgin Islands, hosts a year-round population of about 4,300, comfortably tucked into an island of about 20 square miles. By contrast, Manhattan is only slightly larger—23 square miles—and…
Posted On: May 25, 2015
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Memorial Day, 2015. The holiday has changed since my youth—when everyone went somewhere, usually to simple cabins and camping to catch real fish before overfishing happened. Nowadays, stores stay open and the city keeps humming.…
Posted On: March 9, 2014
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To paraphrase the song, everything old is dying again. In this case, it’s a venerable supper club near some swanky suburbs. After a three-generation run—from a family with deep roots in Twin Cities restaurants—Kozlak’s Royal…
Posted On: February 10, 2013
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Domeni Hedderman and her husband uprooted their three kids and five super-routines to BreakAway for six months in Belize. On an island. You can read all about it here.
Or you can write your own…
Posted On: January 4, 2013
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
I just love this picture from last spring! Why? Let me count the (11) reasons why…
Baseball remains the most interesting, strategic, nonviolent game around.
My son, somewhere in…
Posted On: December 22, 2012
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Moments make memories.
When traveling, taking pictures can be one of the best ways to force yourself to be in the moment. You look harder. You wander bravely. You see more.
Taking a BreakAway—whether for…
