Welcome to My Cancer Circus
“You’re living in a f*%king cancer circus. Can’t you just move on and put it in the past?” When you’re traveling through a cancer journey, you hear a lot of crazy things. But that was the craziest thing I heard. If not the cruelest. Yup. Well, my friends, that cancer circus began eight years ago today. And in my books…
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RADIO: The Magic of Camp Kesem – Letting Kids be Kids!
This is a show about kids who have parents with cancer, have had cancer, or have lost their lives to cancer. And it’s a show that will make you feel good, uplifted, and hopeful. Though cancer is often thought of as a disease striking later in life, new research shows that 18 percent of newly diagnosed cancer patients are parents to one…
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RADIO: CNN Hero Jonny Imerman: 1-on-1 Compassion
This show is a real treat. For me. And I’m sure it will be for you. We’re joined by Jonny Imerman who is founder and Chief Mission Officer of Imerman Angels 1-on-1 Cancer Support, the world’s largest support network for people battling cancer as well as for their caregivers. Imerman Angels provides free support, on an individual basis, by matching people with someone…
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RADIO: Movember’s Adam Garone and Men’s Health!
We’re celebrating and talking about MEN’S HEALTH today…and there is no better guest to kick off the conversation than Adam Garone, CEO and co-founder of Movember - the global cause that is changing the face of men’s health as men around the world grow a moustache – or “Mo” – during the month of November each year. Adam shares with us the…
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Seven! My Annual Celebration of Being a Cancer Survivor
My annual story of thanks. Repeated year after year. I like it. I hope you do too. My fifth birthday party has long been the gold standard in my life for celebrations. Just ask Kristin, Kirk, Kathy, Debbie or Nancy. They were there. And I know they all relished in – and probably were a little jealous of – my…
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Eulogy for my Brother
Today would have been my brother Kevin’s 57th birthday. He died at the age of 46. I lovingly publish the eulogy I gave for Kevin annually on this day to celebrate him, remember him, and share him. Kevin was the best. He really was. You would have liked him. And, I promise, no matter who you are, Kevin would have found…
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“Maya” Holiday Aha
This was going to be my December to get on top of all the year-end, holiday tasks. I was determined to tackle all those to-do things methodically and with the precision of a surgeon’s hand. On top of that list was putting up my outside Christmas holiday lights. Now, my light display is pretty simple. It involves one tree by…
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No More Mr. Bad Dad
Typically, December 1 is the day I begin to panic. I panic about holiday gifts. Holiday cards. The fall yardwork I’ve yet to tackle. And it’s the day I have to come to grips with the fact that yet another year is going to end with me staring at a long list of unfinished goals. But this December 1 was…
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A Tale of My 3 Mo Sistas
I love how connections work. I also love being reminded about goodness and good people. This is a short story about three very special women. Over the last month, they have quietly helped spread the important message of Movember – a worldwide campaign to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer and other men’s health issues – to…
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The Legacy of Dad and His Norelco
During the month of November, the “Movember” movement is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on men’s faces around the world. With their Mos, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, including prostate and testicular cancer. If you think growing facial hair is a follicly fickle thing for a guy to do, read on. The moment I…
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