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MRI Coaching From An Experienced Patient

MRIs can be intimidating for lots of people, especially when it’s their first. Since I’ve been through so many, I thought I’d share my knowledge and experience with hope that it helps make it a little easier. Though I get MRIs for my brain and will be talking specifically about those, this information may still…

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“Apple Pie” Chunky Chayote Preserves Recipe- Keto Friendly!

Shown here on keto bread toast, Apple Pie Chunky Chayote Preserves can also be used in baked goods, over brie, stirred into cream cheese, and much more!

This weekend I made the most delicious chayote preserves I like so much I’d like to share. When I first made it I thought of it as “Apple Pie Preserves,” because, though it’s actually made with chayote squash, that’s what it ends up tasting like! I often eat mine on toast with olive oil-butter, but…

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Portfolio 1

LahLa’s my creative side and when I’m in that space I feel lighter, happier, and more at peace. I no longer need to really think, and instead, I just let my whims and ideas flow into my creations that come from a very zen aura. My time is limited in this creative space so each…

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I’m Back, Why I Left, and Some Bits of Self-Actualization, Part 2

Processing

I used to be a Language Arts teacher, and after my craniotomy, my language regressed almost entirely, so this was a huge change in my life. I went from being capable and successful at teaching the English language, as well as having studied Italian, Spanish, and German, to being unable to communicate in a grocery…

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I’m Back, Why I Left, and Some Bits of Self-Actualization

About two years ago, I was blogging fairly regularly, then hit a hard stop. Though I kept  the site, I did very little with Rubble Blossom outside of that. Part of me isn’t even sure why I stopped. Writing would come to mind occasionally, but I paid no attention to it, similar to, “in one…

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Keep Going Forward

The weirdest thing happened to me.. I was looking for a shirt that was a T-shirt but a little more fitted given my pants were baggie. I couldn’t find anything suitable, so I looked through my athletic clothes and found my Murph shirt from 2014. It was weird because even though I’ve worn it several…

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Mother’s Day and Head to the Hill with the American Brain Tumor Association

– It’s Mothers Day and I lost my mom to a brain tumor. – I also have a brain tumor, and I’m a mom – I’m friends with a mom who has a child with a brain tumor – I’m friends of a mom with a husband with a brain tumor – Monday and Tuesday,…

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Happy Easter! But Part of This is About Me…

What’s weird about this Good Friday and Easter is that I have some interesting personal events on these dates too (and, no, I’m not more important than Jesus-sheesh!). Anyway, Friday, the 15th marks my 7.5 year anniversary of being diagnosed with a brain tumor, and today, the 17th, marks the 7.5 year anniversary of my…

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Another Facial Injury Problem, Solved!

Broken nose and major gashes And stitches On my nose And forehead, I hadn’t worn glasses for ten days, Things became serious… A rigid headband came to mind, And along with A stretched out hair band They made the day! Looking forward… Next time I’ll use two holders, Maybe even string To make a V.…

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