I learned the hard way that the financial implications of cancer extend well beyond just the cost of medical care. It's a far too frequent story where jobs are lost, or the hours worked drop below the minimum to maintain health insurance - or pay the rent. The cost of babysitters alone could bankrupt a [...]
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After my breast cancer diagnosis, I spent many late nights curled up with my laptop and Dr. Internet, becoming increasingly terrified by the grim prospects offered up by the search engines. I needed information, but I had forgotten that the internet favors sensationalism, so the most extreme cases rise to the top.
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The Seattle Iranian Festival is an annual event for my family. My husband got his Master's degree in Persian literature, and through his studies we were introduced to the local Persian community. Each year we reconnect with old friends, and savor the amazing food. Art, colors, texture, music, beauty everywhere... Each year Gem is made [...]
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We slipped into summer quietly: a lovely day, followed by a lovely sunset. Since the solstice, our weather has been all over the place. Right now we are enjoying a thunder and lightning storm, this following a hot, blue-skied afternoon. And tonight, this lovely summer solstice sunset. How did your summer get started?
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The Burien Wild Strawberry Festival was the perfect way to spend Fathers’ Day Weekend. A small town festival with all the typical carnival rides and games, and entrance was free.
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A circle of young women supporting each other through breast cancer.
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