BETTER NEWS - MORE HOPE for the SEASON!!

Hi loyal followers!  I'm happy to say that the news while still not the best appears somewhat less dire than originally thought.  I had my first chemo, little to no side effects, and feeling okay. We have moved beyond shock to our usual hope and LIFE centered path.   Send those "shrink" messages out into the universe!

Meanwhile we move into the hectic world of holiday shopping etc.  We will celebrate with the Grossi, Cantone crew on Christmas day - with invited guests.  This should be as usual a merry gathering!  We can't wait to visit niece Sarah, her man Matt, the five kids now there, plus sis Susan and Tom after Xmas in Albany. (Sarah & I have the Christmas Spirit!!)

I am planning to be active once again with the American Cancer Society ASCAN - the legislative advocacy network.  We have an advocacy day at the statehouse to lobby for cancer based legislation such as greater support for research, more tobacco restrictions, etc.  In addition our Unitarian congregation, Bell St. Chapel, is keeping us busy with social action - Standing on the Side of Love.  We are thrilled with our new young woman pastor who is a strong progressive and already has increased outreach to our neighborhood and local social action

So!  LIFE goes on (yea!) and we are back on track fighting the buggies.  Much love for the holidays for all!