April 16, 2012

One of the secrets to a happy life is continuous small treats. ~ Iris Murdoch. Being alone at sunrise. A wild rose on a gray day. Counting your blessings. Sleeping in your dress. Tomato and avocado on toast. Making like Martha Stewart. Zip Lining at 70! (Watch the video for more small treats!)
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January 24, 2012

I was diagnosed at 19 with malignant melanoma. It dawned on me that if I might die very soon then, I should definitely enjoy what was left. It was a lucky break. I realized that life was meant for living. The timing could not have been more perfect. I extracted myself from the college library [...]
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