Reading other blogs can be painful for me. I used to write for a living but it was legal writing -- very dry, few adjectives other than confrontational ones.
Boy, can some of these bloggers write! Novelist, journalist-like writing! My blog posts pale in comparison. I just put it out there; I so wish I could be flowery and descriptive but I can't. Stick with me, people! I do make sense most of the time despite my lack of pithiness.
Anyway, the countdown continues. 274 days. I've picked up my training in light of my upcoming trip to Arizona to hike with my Everest companion/buddy Rick. He apparently lives near some decent mountains so we're going to begin the altitude thing. Rick's going to learn what it's like to hike with a Parkinson's person! Slow going, I must say.
Videos are on their way (I just KNOW you've been holding your breath). Took some time off over the holidays but now that I'm in the year-of-the-trek I'm ready to go. Enjoy the weekend (Go 'Skins!!).
Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogging. Show all posts
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Multi-Tasking
I can't multi-task any more to save my life! There's a lot going on today, including a new video - you'll see it here first!
GREAT news. I think we may have a venue for the fundraiser this spring! My lips are sealed but it's a wonderful place -- very glamorous and old-world. I'm old enough to have watched Andy Hardy movies every Saturday morning when I was a little kid. Anyone remember Andy and Judy Garland, "Hey, kids! Let's put on a show!" (Oh Lord, I'm old....................) Well, we're putting on a show!
Stay tuned, kids!
p.s. Oops! Wrong building. THIS one is in a beautiful suburb of D.C. -- all glass, just amazing.
(and thanks to my friend Val and her amazing connections!)
GREAT news. I think we may have a venue for the fundraiser this spring! My lips are sealed but it's a wonderful place -- very glamorous and old-world. I'm old enough to have watched Andy Hardy movies every Saturday morning when I was a little kid. Anyone remember Andy and Judy Garland, "Hey, kids! Let's put on a show!" (Oh Lord, I'm old....................) Well, we're putting on a show!
Stay tuned, kids!
p.s. Oops! Wrong building. THIS one is in a beautiful suburb of D.C. -- all glass, just amazing.
(and thanks to my friend Val and her amazing connections!)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
My Mother, My Journey, My Bucket List
I told you that my next video would be a little more upbeat. Well, I had just a bit more to say.
© Evelyn G. Heilbrunn
Saturday, December 1, 2012
I'm just blogging away this morning. I've been thinking about my Mom a lot lately. She passed away when she was 44 and I was 23. I never knew whether she would get Parkinson's or breast cancer, and I've been ruminating over that for a while.
It's a terrible thing to lose a parent, especially when you're young. I have had so many questions that, especially for a daughter, only my Mom could answer. I talk to her quite a bit but sadly she doesn't respond (although I think she has, once -- different story for a different day). It's been a long time but I still imagine what she would say.
Here's a picture of us. I was probably somewhere between 1 and 2 years old. I treasure this old photo. She was so beautiful!
It's a terrible thing to lose a parent, especially when you're young. I have had so many questions that, especially for a daughter, only my Mom could answer. I talk to her quite a bit but sadly she doesn't respond (although I think she has, once -- different story for a different day). It's been a long time but I still imagine what she would say.
Here's a picture of us. I was probably somewhere between 1 and 2 years old. I treasure this old photo. She was so beautiful!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Boy, I think I'm gonna love blogging! What I'm enjoying so much is reaching out to people with either breast cancer or Parkinson's, who are scared, lonely, concerned, have questions, or
just want to talk. I feel like Frasier Crane -- "I'm listening."
I've never really been a joiner. Group hugs aren't my thing. So connecting with people who are dealing with or are fighting cancer, or who live with a frightening, progressive disease, is very comforting to me. Finding people in the world who've felt what I've felt, had the drugs I've had, who know what it's like to fall and be scared to get back up -- means everything to me. If I can help just one person take a sigh of relief, or step out the front door with one less worry, my day has been made.
And for those who offer me one piece of advice, a kind word, or a bit of comfort -- my day also has been made!
©Evelyn Heilbrunn
all rights reserved
just want to talk. I feel like Frasier Crane -- "I'm listening."
I've never really been a joiner. Group hugs aren't my thing. So connecting with people who are dealing with or are fighting cancer, or who live with a frightening, progressive disease, is very comforting to me. Finding people in the world who've felt what I've felt, had the drugs I've had, who know what it's like to fall and be scared to get back up -- means everything to me. If I can help just one person take a sigh of relief, or step out the front door with one less worry, my day has been made.
And for those who offer me one piece of advice, a kind word, or a bit of comfort -- my day also has been made!
©Evelyn Heilbrunn
all rights reserved
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Greetings! Our Thanksgiving was lovely. Just us and many, many things for which to give thanks! I'm back to the training today -- it's pretty much a full-time job. Throw in that I'm planning a fundraising gala next spring, "The Bucket List Gala", and my days are full!
Here's a new up-close-and-personal video that tells you a little bit about why I'm going to Everest next year. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yONdj9TanQ
Here's a new up-close-and-personal video that tells you a little bit about why I'm going to Everest next year. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yONdj9TanQ
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