Author Archives: Tracey

To Shave or Not to Shave

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Tracey

I’ve never been blessed with fanstastic head of hair.   Over the years it has gotten more and more thin – thus short.   I’ve often joked about cutting it all off and getting a wig. Then my friend called one morning … Continue reading →

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How do you communicate?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tracey

Do you ever sit across the table or on the couch and never say a word to each other? Many say the foundation to a working relationship is the ability to communicate with each other.   What does not talking to … Continue reading →

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Being Disappointed

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Tracey

Disappointing others is a huge obstacle to overcome, second only to being disappointed by others. So you are sick, not feeling well, struggling with after effects of chemo, or just seriously fatigued…  where is your support system?   Don’t these people … Continue reading →

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Marriage Prep/Tune Up Time

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Tracey

   Spring wedding… this year or 7 years ago? It is important to understand who you are  (and who your spouse is) going into a marriage.   Determining each others likes, dislikes, and positions on elements of a marriage.      … Continue reading →

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Disappointing Others

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Tracey

Imagine being a reliable and trusting employee, mother, and friend.   Ok, now imagine not being able to do all you used to do.  Imagine, being a fraction of the energy level you used to be or unable to remember simple details. That … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Over Fiscal Cliff

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tracey

This is the opinion of one person.   What qualifies me to have an opinion?   I’m in the 98%.  But my perspective comes from that of a therapist and life coach. I’ve seen an increase in financial impact on my clients.   … Continue reading →

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Healthy Giving

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tracey

Just in time for biggest gift giving holiday of the year! But this isn’t necessarily about tangible giving.  It is more about giving of yourself or really giving what the person needs. You don’t have to meet the demands of … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Cancer

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tracey

This isn’t about Obamacare or the Medical Mafia – this is simply about the cost of cancer as a whole. Obviously, June has monthly house-hold expenses.   Now she has another dependent to take care of…  cancer.   At it has a … Continue reading →

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Repeat After Me… “No!”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Tracey

For only having 2 letters, it is often the hardest word to pronounce, or say out loud. Why?  It isn’t because you aren’t smart enough, or because it is a different language.   It is because it smacks you hard with … Continue reading →

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The Rumor Mill

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Tracey

I took the ‘it isn’t mine to tell’ approach.   I wasn’t sure if June was comfortable with people knowing and what she wanted them to know.   Frankly, it was kind of nice to plead the fifth.   I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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