On 01.02.02, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Too late for surgery, I had chemotherapy, which failed. In May the chemotherapy was changed and I was soon in remission which was celebrated and welcome and lasted nine years - until October 2011. There was progression in 2011 so more treatment was indicated and I am now back in partial remission. But I'm not only a cancer patient - I also enjoy my family, walk my dogs and am learning to draw and paint. Life is good!

Showing posts with label Honolulu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honolulu. Show all posts

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Getting educated

I've been away from my blog for a few days, but I have a good reason! Yesterday I attended a professional conference to earn some continuing education units -- in Honolulu! Our son and daughter-in-law live here so it was a triple feature -- visiting them, getting in some R&R and attending the conference. I drew my way through the latter.



I can't identify these plants but they sure are cute! They seem to come in white, pink and deep red. Maybe there are other colors, but that's what I've seen so far.



I spent a lot of my down time sitting under this umbrella tree. In fact, that's where I am right now, writing to you!



I wish I could grow hibiscus at home. I asked at a nursery after our last trip here, but the grower was certain it was too cold in northern California. For sure, this year that would have been true because we had several freezing nights, not our typical winter.



But let's just say the hibiscus is one of my favorite bushes anyway.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Waikiki beach

I have nothing to add, my comments are redundant. The beaches of Waikiki are beautiful, clean, well cared for and lovely. Just look:


Friday, May 18, 2007

Where did all the time go?

I like clocks but the image of passing time is sometimes so upsetting to me. This clock is on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Enjoy what comes!

Sometimes I just have to enjoy what crosses my path -- like these dogs in a stroller being pushed along Waikiki.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Love those palms

YES! I have changed my blog title for the third time. I have been receiving so much criticism lately for being naive, for being Pollyanna-ish, whatever, that I've decided to make it big and real. This blog continues to be about all those little moments that make life worth living!

A couple weeks ago I was admiring a friend's palm tree in her California yard. "Haven't you lived in California long enough to get used to palm trees?" she asked. In a word, NO! I love them and DON'T take them for granted. These are in Honolulu. Even the bark fascinates me.




Monday, May 14, 2007

Graduation, Hawaii style

My son graduated yesterday from the University of Hawaii, the best Mother's Day gift he could have given me. The ceremony began with the sounding of conch shells. Check out the decorated mortar boards, something he didn't do!



Friday, May 11, 2007

More happy hibiscus





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