Author Archives: Laurie
It was a Fair Night…
Went to the fair last week.. first time all year. It was everything I had wanted.. from fried dough to caramel apples and a warm night with friends. The night sky the perfect backdrop for the array colors at the … Continue reading
Posted in While Walking
Tagged fair, last of summer, laurie o'neil, maine, september, windsor fair
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August Ends…
Since today was the last day of August I decided to take some images that I found alone my way that spoke of summer and it’s last remaining days.. While driving I came across a small field of sunflowers.. Further … Continue reading
Posted in Driving in my car
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Trying to Stay in the Light…
I can’t believe how fast the month of August sped by. Most of the time I don’t want summer to end but this time.. the end of August meant that my chemo treatments were coming to a close at least … Continue reading
It’s a Bug’s Life…
“None of God’s Creatures absolutely considered are in their own Nature Contemptible; the meanest Fly, the poorest Insect has its Use and Virtue.” ~ Mary Astell ~ On one of my walks I happened to have my Macro lens on … Continue reading
End of Summer.. at least for Hayley..
I can’t believe it has been one week since my last post.. where does the time go?? Hayley’s last week at home was filled with errands to get things for Hayley for college and then both of us getting sick.. … Continue reading
Another year…
.. has come and gone. It happened so fast I feel like I’m still spinning. I tend to see yearly cycles through school years rather then the calender year.. probably has to do with having a child but I always … Continue reading
Posted in The diagnosis - cancer, my life
Tagged college, grateful, laurieoneil.com, living with cancer
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Tuesday’s walk…
I’m on my fourth day of walking and I think I’m starting to feel better.. both pyshically and emotionally. I usally walk about 30-40 min’s which for now doesn’t seem like much but it makes me pretty tired by the … Continue reading
Monday Inspiration…
Christopher Robin to Pooh: “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~ A.A. Milne ~ Just a little something to start the week off right. ~ peace … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, four legged friends
Tagged beansy, life, love, maine, monday, pooh
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A Dose of Medicine…
This morning I woke up feeling how I normally do as of late. Tired.. really tired.. being tired is starting to get tiring. I get about 7-9 hours of sleep a night. I am finally getting a good night’s rest … Continue reading
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Being Present…
Wow.. what a week it has been.. I will try to give some snippets of the events that have gone on this past week. Probably one of the biggest changes to have happened is Rufus, my oldest dog was diagnosed … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, morning thoughts
Tagged believe, laurie o'neil, living with cancer, moment
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