Phebe Jewell – fiction
Originally posted on Bindweed Magazine:
In Line Fourth in the express lane at Safeway, you scan the rows of gossip and… Continue reading Phebe Jewell – fiction
The long way
I remember so many days, weeks, months when I dreaded walking the long distances within MD Anderson Cancer Center. Of … Continue reading The long way
Pancakes
I made pancakes. And they were good. I love the gluten-free pancake mix from Bob’s Red Mill. Their recipe calls … Continue reading Pancakes
No joke
Listen up, boys and girls. Skin cancer is real. Your parents weren’t just trying to control you when they told … Continue reading No joke
The road to compassion
Buddhism isn’t about being calm and peaceful all the time. It’s about being open to reality, not rejecting the … Continue reading The road to compassion
Social Media Mind
One of my personal mantras has been, “Small screen, small mind.” When I wake up a bit sleep-deprived, as … Continue reading Social Media Mind
Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia
I want to provide an information hub for patients diagnosed with primary plasma cell leukemia. I was diagnosed with this … Continue reading Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia
Impermanence and Complaint
Feeling bad is a clear message that feeling good doesn’t last, but in the medical rush to make it better, we’d rather not think about that. Continue reading Impermanence and Complaint
Things Fall Apart
When people ask what has helped me “stay positive” on my cancer journey, I should just quote Pema Chödrön. Continue reading Things Fall Apart
Ginger and the Dayflower
Last fall, my brother Peter gave me a ginger plant, which I planted on the north side of the house … Continue reading Ginger and the Dayflower
