Inner Beauty

Finding out what lies beneath the surface “The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within – strength, courage, dignity.” Ruby Dee When one thinks of beauty, images of flawless complexions, radiant cheekbones, smoldering eyes, shiny flowing hair and perfect bodies come to mind. [...]

Dealing With Hair Loss

Wiggin’ Out! “The closer you come to your core, the greater is your joy.” – Torkom Saraydarian NYC bound – 8:00am train.  The mission of my trip in to the city today is to find a wig that may be necessary while I transition through chemo in the coming months. [...]

The Measure of My Worth

The Measure of My Worth May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes, May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes, May all sentient beings never be separated from bliss without suffering, May all sentient beings be in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger. – [...]

Hair Cut

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow “And forget not that the earth delights to feel you bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” – Kahlil Gibran I woke up this morning thinking about what defines me as a woman – me as a person.  The one firm conclusion [...]