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Day 2243: Everything will be okay in the end.

The title of today’s post leaves off the end of a quote from John Lennon: Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end. In the end, everything will be okay in my previously unshared and recent photos. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end of my photos […]

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Feed the Birds", "Watching the Wheels", acceptance, everything is a process, gratitude, it's not over until it's over, John Lennon, Mary Poppins, nuts.com, Verb Hotel | 14 Comments

Day 1498: It’s not over until it’s over

I’m still not over the New England Patriots’ unprecedented come-back win last night in the Super Bowl, which reminded me of a lesson I’ve learned over and over again: It’s not over until it’s over. It’s not over until it’s over, despite experts saying “It’s never been done before” and quoting numbers demonstrating the extreme […]

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "It Ain't Over 'till it's Over" by Lenny Kravitz, adult congenital heart condition, adult congenital heart disease, Demonstration in Boston, having a baby late in life, New England Patriots, No Ban No Wall, Pasta Fagiole, Super Bowl LI | 33 Comments

Day 3551: Ruminating

Here and now, I’m ruminating about I guess it makes sense that I’m ruminating over things I can’t control, because otherwise I could friggin’ do something about them! When I am ruminating, it helps to identify a simple next step I can take (including sharing my thoughts so I’m not alone with them). Do you […]

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: animals, Dr. Tracey Marks, letting go of anxiety, Medasin, National Days September 21 2022, Peter Su, quotes about ruminating, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the South Shore of Boston, Twitter, Yogi Tea | 7 Comments

Day 3791: Speeches

Today, I’ll be one of several people making speeches about my wonderful cardiologist, Dr. Deeb Salem, who is having a building named after him. I haven’t made too many speeches in my life, but I have a lot to say about Dr. Salem, who has been my cardiologist for over forty years. It’s been difficult […]

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: cats, Chris Anderson, Dr. Deeb Salem, gratitude, May 19 2023, public speaking, TED’s secret to great public speaking, The Daily Bitch Calendar, the subjunctive, Twitter | 10 Comments

Day 2830: Debatable

It’s debatable whether you can debate someone who doesn’t follow previously agreed upon rules, interrupts incessantly, has no scruples, lies constantly, attacks, is a malignant narcissist, enjoys hurting people, and will do anything to win. It’s debatable whether I and the USA could possible survive another four years of the guy who “debated” Joe Biden […]

Categories: 2020 U.S. Election, life during the pandemic, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Into The Woods", Audra McDonald, “Giants in the Sky”, “There Won’t Be Trumpets”, Marina Bay, salmon dish, Sondheim, The Daily Bitch, the first “Presidential” debate 2020, Trump | 21 Comments

Day 2761: Stuck

When I was in Social Work Graduate School in the 1990’s, I read an article that suggested that all mental health diagnoses be replaced with one: “Stuck.” That has stuck with me, over the years. Today, I feel stuck in grief, because yesterday we euthanized our amazing cat Oscar, who was stuck in advanced and […]

Categories: in memoriam, life during the pandemic, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Third Wind", Dr. Sally, Dr. Sally Lynch, gratitude, Lap of Love, Oscar, Pat Metheny Group, pet euthanasia, The Daily Bitch Calendar | 42 Comments

Day 2657: Some things can’t be undone

Last night, after spending many hours in online therapy groups joining with people who felt undone by the COVID-19 pandemic, I saw Bonnie Raitt on our TV … … performing the song “Undone,” with the line “Some things can’t be undone.” Some things can’t be undone, like the USA’s initial reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, […]

Categories: group therapy, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: "Undone", Bonnie Raitt, cats, coping and healing groups, coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, Dr. Halleh Akbarnia, living with a cardiac pacemaker, salmon and couscous, South Shore of Boston | 26 Comments

Day 2456: Time’s a-wastin’

“Time’s a-wastin’” is a phrase I used during my “Ted Talk” at my 45th college reunion yesterday. Before I gave my talk, all the speakers at the event received an email explaining what would happen if we were a-wastin’ too much time during our 5-minute talks. To help you keep track of the time, we […]

Categories: group therapy, personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: college reunion, Congenitally corrected transposition, Harvard, living in the moment, living with a cardiac pacemaker, living with a heart condition, living with CHD, living with chronic illness, living with congenital heart condition, living with uncertainty | 42 Comments

Day 1520: Oscar-related lessons

Like every other life experience, the 2017 Oscars provided some valuable lessons, including: It’s not over until it’s over (which was also a lesson of the Super Bowl earlier this month) and Everybody makes mistakes. Here’s another Oscar-related lesson: Don’t fall asleep near an adorable cat named Oscar if you don’t want your photo taken […]

Categories: personal growth, photojournalism | Tags: 2017 Oscars, Beyonce, Boston Calling, Breathe, cardiac rehab, Choose, Daddy Lessons, Massachusetts, Oscar the cat, Reflect, Stop | 33 Comments

Day 2505: It all worked out

When things are challenging at work and elsewhere, I like to share my personal epic stories with my fiancé, Michael. Michael (who until recently was just my boyfriend) used to respond — after I had finished weaving my latest saga of ups and downs, twists and turns, backs and forths, and tos and fros — like so: […]