lornagrl
photo-journalist, writer, blogger mother of kitty, SURVIVOR. The order varies.
What is life really like after you survive a devastating illness. How do you pick up the pieces?
Latest Blog Posts
- shelteredinbklyn on Nov 16, 2009 in shelteredinbrklyn
I moved to NYC on December 18th 1996. I had a $3,000 worth of palimony, a car I had left behind in Orlando and a black cat. I had a bunch of other shit too but that's not whats important...
- Laundromat - East 4th & Cortelyou - Brooklyn, NY on Nov 13, 2009 in Brooklyn Laundromats
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- Two year anniversary.... on Nov 12, 2009
Two years ago today, I had a double mastectomy with a tram flap reconstruction. It's sometimes hard for me to believe. The reconstruction is complete now, I just did the finishing touches last week. I haven't written much about that...
- Small price to pay.... on Nov 8, 2009 in Breast Cancer breast cancer hot flashes small price to pay sweat
I never know what to say at this point. Do I explain? Do I tell the whole sordid story of why this happens if I drink wine or coffee, or it's warmer than 32 degrees outside, or the heat is on, or most often - for no reason at all. I often explain...
- B Train running local for two years. on Nov 7, 2009
A moment of reflection on the B Originally uploaded by dM.nyc™. How could I have missed this? The MTA announced this in July and it's a darn good thing I didn't hear about it. Because I'm sure I would have...
- Happy Halloween on Nov 1, 2009 in day to day life...
I debated on weather or not to get Halloween candy this year. When I've bought candy in years past, I never get any trick-o-treaters. So this year, even though I am now living in a new building I took a bit of a risk and didn't buy any candy. Sure...
- Did someone lose some money on Ocean Parkway and Avenue C? on Oct 22, 2009 in Photos Money Avenue C Ocean Parkway
I saw this on my way to work this morning. I wonder how much money it is? I gotta be frank, if I found $20 heck if I found a $100 I would put it in my pocket and sing "Cha Ching".
