I was asked to be featured in an international blog, 'Woman Wednesday' whose focus is to inspire women around the world, talk about an honor. Me? Whoa. It was published today; here's what I wrote. 1. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about living my best life, which includes …
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Serendipity
Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally stumbles upon something fortunate, especially while looking for something entirely unrelated. It's like: Who hasn't used the fun, bouncy, cartoon transferable ball of putty in their lifetime? In 1943, James Wright invented Silly Putty while …
Move
It seems the older I get, the harder it is to move. When did that happen? At 50, I know that if I don’t m-o-v-e, my body gets stiff, my energy dwindles, and my mind eventually follows suit. It’s not long before I find myself plopped on the couch still in my PJs, watching some reality show, …
Raw and Real
"Wow, you have beautiful eyes, are they yours?" This was the question slash compliment from the cashier at Publix this morning. "Thank you, yes they are, and so are the wrinkles," I answered; covering up my inability to take a compliment by my self-deprecating humor. It was …
Because I am a CF Mama
♥ So here's the thing... I am a CF Mama I am 50% genetically responsible for my two kids having Cystic Fibrosis and I am 100% responsible for my unconditional love for them. I became a prized fighter against insurance companies, unnecessary testing, and ridiculous bureaucratic …
CF Foundation’s 2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA
Margarete Cassalina, the author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing and fictional novel See You At Sunset, will be joining other dedicated volunteers for 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's National Volunteer Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. March 29-30th More information …
Breathing
Breathing directions: Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. Seems straightforward enough, right? For most of us breathing is involuntary, a non-issue, basically pretty easy. I mean really, how many times does breathing cross your mind? Perhaps you wonder how long you can inhale your breath when you're …
Advice From My 96 year-old Grandmother
Today my Oma, that's german for grandmother, turns 96 years old. It doesn’t escape me that I have longevity in my genes and yet my daughter Jena couldn’t live to see her 14th birthday. Growing old is not a gift given to all, that is painfully real to me. But last week, I had the gift of …
