Erica’s Cancer Journey: Awesome Basement Cleanout
One of my doctors asked if I have a list of things I’d like to do or see before I pass. To her surprise, I responded immediately: “Yes! I want to clean out my basement!”
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Kids’ Almanac: Sept. 7-14
Walk and wade at Esopus Meadows, Maverick’s closing concerts of the season, mark NYS women’s suffrage centennial at Historic Huguenot Street
Erica’s Cancer Journey: “You’re doing it wrong!”
It’s not everyone’s way, not everyone’s choice. And I resist offering advice now, more than ever. What might be a throwaway conversation to me could be a real curveball to you. My goal is simply to See You and to Hear You before sharing myself.
Kids’ Almanac (Aug. 31-Sept. 7)
The scoop on Nancy’s of Woodstock Artisanal Creamery, Music under the Stars & fireworks at West Point and Erica’s cancer journey.
Kids’ Almanac (Aug. 24-31)
Erica’s cancer journey, make shadow puppets, learn about wildflowers, check out the firetrucks!
Erica’s Cancer Journey: Liver Mets
Liver mets. I am not shocked by this new development; it’s what Stage IV breast cancer does: It eventually spreads to lungs, liver and/or brain.
Erica’s Cancer Journey: The diagnosis
Needle in the record. Summer 2015: I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer; no previous history.
Kids’ Almanac (Aug. 17-24)
Stage IV breast cancer: a family affair; eclipse-viewing parties; Dirt: The Secret Life of Soil; Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Hudson Summerfest; Bear Fair in Cragsmoor; and Volunteer Day with fireworks in Woodstock.
Kids’ Almanac: August 3-10
Drum & Bugle Competition at Dietz Stadium in Kingston; Mermaid Parade in Rosendale; Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count; go aboard the Galeón Andalucía.
Kids’ Almanac (July 27-August 3)
Family Day at the Dorsky, blueberry adventure at Minnewaska, Date Night in Phoenicia.