Category Archives: Friendships

The Outcome & The Oncologist

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

4/17/2013 The Outcome: One week out from surgery.  The pain is intense; the drains are annoying as hell.  My post-op appointment with my surgeon is today, and I am SO hoping that she will remove at least one of the … Continue reading →

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The Surgery

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

4/10/2013 The day had finally arrived.  I was ready.  But I was also a little scared.  But I was more ready. Ready to get this thing out of me; this thing that has been growing quickly on its mission to … Continue reading →

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I Hate You, Mom

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

As seen this week on TheNextFamily.com (3/28/2012): So life has been buzzing along over here at Dodd-Hise Paradise at breakneck speeds it seems.  Noah had his twelfth birthday, and seemed to go from loving, sweet kid to alien creature, yelling … Continue reading →

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Two Moms at the Sweetheart Ball

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

As seen this week on TheNextFamily.com (2/8/2012): Years and years ago, when I was in college (as an adult), I joined a sorority.  Now, it isn’t the kind of sorority that most people think of when they hear the term.  … Continue reading →

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Oh the Places We Will Go!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

As seen this week on TheNextFamily.com (9/21/2011): You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blogging…again.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

“The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” ~ Lucille Ball So today is my birthday.  My 41st birthday, to be exact (well, actually it’s my 29th…again…if I go by Lucy’s rules).  … Continue reading →

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When the Worst Happens

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

This week’s blog is up on TheNextFamily.com – a little different than previous entries.  I was reminiscing on a rough patch we went through as a family last July.  I find that in every situation, SOMETHING can be learned.  Check … Continue reading →

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Newlyweds take D.C.!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

This week’s installment of my blog on TheNextFamily.com is up – and follows the D.C. segment of our honeymoon.  Feel free to stop on by, check it out, and leave some love if you are so inclined…and thanks for reading! … Continue reading →

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Our Wedding Day: The Beginning of Our Beautiful Adventure

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Last week’s blog on TheNextFamily.com is up, and we’re finally up to the wedding day!  Feel free to check it out, enjoy, and leave some love if you are so inclined http://thenextfamily.com/2011/06/lesbian-wedding/

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Holy Crap!! I’m Getting MARRIED Tomorrow!!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Yes folks, it’s that time again!  My weekly blog is up on TheNextFamily.com, and the story continues!  I’m finally up to the part of our story where we are on the wedding trip, and it is the day before the … Continue reading →

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