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In loving memory of Carol Hoffman 1933-2025 You slipped away like sunlightmelting on the edge of dawn—like the sway of the wave returning to the oceanjust the hushof petals falling, softlyafter the bloom. The sky didn’t weep.It opened.Rain falling, filling the space you leftTears falling, us feeling bereft. A soft wind gathered youin invisible arms,and you rose,a feather in the breathof…

What My Dad Taught Me About Being A Strong Woman

Confused? Some reflection on childhood memories made me realize that my dad actually taught me some good lessons on how to be a real woman. And, come on, if you really do know my dad then you know that there is always a lesson to be learned in EVERYTHING. “Walk it off” My siblings and I joke a lot about my Dad’s usual advice to walk it off. One time my youngest sister didn’t seek his advice and…

An Open Letter to Cancer

Dear Cancer, I have had enough of you. I’ve been patiently waiting for you to just slip out of existence, but you just keep going after people I love. Take a hint. I HATE YOU. I don’t think I ever hated anything until you came along. I tried – really tried – to give you the benefit of the doubt. I’ve blamed illnesses on lifestyle, age, or just the luck of the draw. No more. It’s all you. You and…