As the official color of breast cancer, pink is permanently on the medical map —and not only in October. Even as a breast cancer survivor, I have to admit feeling occasional pink overload. I totally understand—and sympathize—when people with other types of cancer feel slighted by all the pink ribbons. So I must have missed [...]

It’s a city within a city—built of crypts and tombs—stony and silent. Located on prime real estate in the city’s most exclusive neighborhood — the Beverly Hills of Buenos Aires—- Recoleta Cemetery is a historical Argentine version of Homes of the Hollywood stars. Only there are no vendors holding signs of hawking maps;  not even [...]

This is what change looks like. Considering my own health history, I  couldn’t let this day go by without a salute to  history in the making: Here’s to your health.

I  used to go Irish—-always made the kids green pancakes and green milk for breakfast. This year it’s just  me and V and Peppy—so this sign was the perfect fit—when I saw it in the neighborhood. Peppy won’t pinch me if I don’t wear green—but she’ll probably scratch me anyway.

At home there was no power– so during a break in the storm I went where the power was. Some people are drawn to deserts or mountains;  I feel most grounded by an ocean.   And I’m  not a fair weather friend. Actually, foul weather is pretty fabulous at Carmel Beach….. …..or where the beach usually [...]