Needless to say, the pandemic has fundamentally changed numerous aspects of our lives, including the ability to connect with friends, family, and loved ones. It’s even more challenging as cold weather sets in, impeding the ability to gather outdoors. Over the summer, hosting small gatherings on the patio felt very safe and a welcome breakContinue reading “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Author Archives: Heather Thompson Buum
Out of the Mouths of Babes, Again
After my cancer diagnosis, and I might say after the initial shock wore off, I was impressed by how my children–ages 8 and 11 at the time–asked such great questions and often had mature and thoughtful insights into the situation. Their resilience, together with their questions and comments reminded me of that old saying, “OutContinue reading “Out of the Mouths of Babes, Again”
The New “C-Word”
Every now and then, I have a word or a phrase that I can’t get out of my mind, sort of like a song that plays over and over in your head, also known as the “earworm.” A few years ago, it was that infamous c-word in medicine: cancer. After my diagnosis, it floated aroundContinue reading “The New “C-Word””
