Legend Making celebrates how we carry legacies forward—one act, one story, one spark at a time. From the court to the kitchen table, these muses honor the everyday heroes who turn inspiration into action. Through stories of resilience, teamwork, and purpose, we see how legends aren’t just born; they’re made in the choices we make and the love we share. Whether drawing from iconic figures or our own lived experiences, Legend Making reminds us that each of us holds the power to keep the story going.
Remember the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare? Well, that’s what I’m feeling, when Thursday, I was back in the race haunting the old familiar chemo halls to get my antibody infusion, which will go on until late September. No more chemo boards, ringing bells, and Dancing Queen this time, I’m afraid. The nurses… Continue reading Saving A Turtle Or Two
Before I can say: chemo, been there, done that–not so fast, there’s the matter of healing. Things are on rewind, if not slow motion, in that department. Chemo hit me so hard; I didn’t even know what a blow it was. Here it’s three weeks from my last treatment, and I’m still not my old… Continue reading Leave It To Beaver Reruns
Graduation is upon me, and I’m singing songs in my head. I’ve got ten days to find a theme song to dance to when I finally get to ring the bell. Not that I had any idea what ringing a bell meant this time last year. I was about a month into cancer when a… Continue reading Help! Vote For A Chemo Graduation Theme Song
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