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Pam on October 4th, 2011

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. What does that mean, exactly? It’s the time of the year when we renew our commitment to detecting—and fighting—breast cancer; review the latest information on how to help ourselves stay cancer-free; remember those who are working through recovery, and those who lost their battle; support those who work hard to [...]

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Pam on March 18th, 2011

What is it about wine? Is it just me, or does just about everyone salivate at the mention of a glass (or three) of wine? Personally, I’m a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. I can take it or leave it. But then, I don’t have a good history with it. When I was in [...]

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Pam on April 11th, 2010

I’ll make this brief and try not to preach too much. Sad to say, nothing brings people together like cancer. Or rather, the pain, grief and fighting of this insidious disease. No one is unaffected. People will commiserate, sympathize and give generously of their time and money to combat cancer, through one or more of [...]

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Pam-Anne on June 2nd, 2009

I took a day off to let the memories of the weekend mellow a little. This was my fourth annual Relay For Life and each year proves a little different. Not only does it grow, it changes personality as past organizers move on and new blood takes hold. Our local event boasted 140 teams this [...]

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