Swimming Lessons

It was not the atmosphere I was hoping to find, when I arrived at the pool this afternoon, with G … More

The Sad Boob Story

In the beginning there was an acronym: LCIS, lobular carcinoma in situ. That would have been enough. Then a more … More

Split Tracks

Under overcast skies, I returned to the mountain earlier this evening. I set off on the path leading up to … More

Ruminations on my body

I went for a long walk around the park this evening as the sun was gliding down peacefully, slipping behind … More

Two Many Breast Stories

I awoke before dawn with a dull aching sensation in my left breast. Normally, I might have been alarmed. But … More

My Own (Private) Pilgrimage

Another pilgrimage to the mountain early this morning. Quieter than it had been last week, except for the diehards. As … More

The Trouble with Water

There are few greater joys than waking up on a Saturday morning to head out for an early-morning swim. And … More

Back to the (Wolf) Pack

Last year, with crutches under my arms, I bumped into Wolf and, after telling him my tale, he wished me … More

The Week that Was (not so great)

This was not a banner week. To begin with, I missed my yoga class on Monday for reasons that I … More

Zona (No-)Metallica

Yesterday, I was back at Doreen’s for more intensive physiotherapy. Ahhhh yes: My sacrum, my leg, my foot – essentially, … More