Some people get really moody/emotional on steroids, so I’m going to use my Prednisone as an excuse for this vain little “Woe is me” post.
These days I am feeling FUGLY.  My cheeks are the size of pork buns.  My hair is still non-existent, except for some stubble that I can feel at the back of [...]

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To break up the monotony of our days, my sister Melanie, Van and I went to a paint-your-own pottery studio (I avoided kiddie germs by going early on a weekday). Isn’t my watermelon bowl beautiful? It was a great way to release energy especially because I love arts and crafts.
My bowl was inspired by a [...]

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Khanh passed away at 4AM this morning.  He endured much pain over the last few months and I am relieved that he is not suffering anymore.  He bravely battled his horrible disease with so much courage, optimism and dignity that it made me feel like a whimpy pansy at times.  I drew much of my [...]

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Scientists and dog lovers are constantly talking about the health benefits of owning pets. Prime example in this Discovery Health article: Furry Friends Can Aid Your Health.
Never having anything larger than a dwarf hamster under my care, I didn’t understand the intense bonds people formed with their dogs…until Van and Michelle got Marshawn. “Marty” (as [...]

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Hang Nguyen, 33 years old, passed away on Saturday. She received a cord blood transplant at the end of March and was released from the hospital at the beginning of June. Shortly afterwards, she relapsed that same month. I am very sad that cancer has taken her away from us especially from her dear husband [...]

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