Ernest Hemingway, one of my favorite writers, is credited with saying, “Every man has two deaths, when he buried in the ground and the last…
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Anytime I visit my mom, brothers, sister and their families in my hometown — Racine, Wisconsin — I always, always make a pilgrimage to the…
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When I heard the words “you have cancer,” I quickly came to understand the limits of my mortality. I actually have an expiration date. Time…
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In my cancer advocacy life I’ve had opportunities to do some pretty amazing things. Shared my story at the first-ever Cologuard national sales meeting. Spoken…
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I’ve written before of my abiding love for The Road, the late Cormac McCarthy’s spare novel about a man’s journey to get his young son…
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Bodies of water, whether lakes, rivers, creeks, streams or oceans, never fail to draw my attention. The lovely Sarah and I were richly blessed to…
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My oncologist gave me the best gift I could have asked for this Christmas. He released me from his care. At almost 11 years since…
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In my post-cancer life I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of being involved in several great organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,…
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My favorite spot to visit in Washington, D.C., is the National Cathedral. The beauty of the Gothic architecture and the stillness of the sanctuary make…
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BRANSON, Mo. — I can scarcely wrap my mind around the events of the last two days. I’ve been privileged to participate in a retreat…