january wrap-up

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A little bit of this and that … kinda self-explanatory, really. In typical January fashion, the 31st brought snow, ice and white out conditions. Winter finally decided to show up :) _____________________________________________________________________________________ You can find my 365|2013 project on flickr. For all daily photos posted here, check 365-2013 in the category list in the sidebar [...] continue ...

it’s only hair

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This month, Shutter Sisters, in their One Word style, has invited everybody to share their “stories”. Since this topic has been heavy on my mind, I decided to share. _____________________________________________________________________________________ . “There’s a large mass showing in your ovary” and so it began. Funny how the diagnosis, the complete hysterectomy, the lengthy recovery from surgery, [...] continue ...

today

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Today, I’m getting ready. Busy, like Mizz Bee here … I’m packing a bag, leaving instructions, getting myself together. Pumping myself up and giving pep-talks. After weeks of tests and pain and general yuck, I have surgery tomorrow, Monday morning at 5:45am, to remove a mass on my right ovary. It’s doubtful I’ll come out [...] continue ...