Make Lemonade

Make Lemonade

Six months ago, my father died…it’s still weird to make that statement as it feels as if he is still here! One of the things I did not anticipate about losing a parent is realizing how many times a day you think about them…I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve picked...
Not Going to Stop

Not Going to Stop

My name is Rhonda Allen. I am a colon cancer survivor of 5 years. I got involved with the KickinCancer – WeAreTheSolution organization and it is the best thing I have done for myself. They have taught me about the importance of eating healthy, exercising, and support...
Self Advocate

Self Advocate

In 2010, I was a self-referral to a clinic for Oncology. Little did I know that I was embarking on a journey that would be filled with many encounters that would leave me full of angst and trepidation. After completing my chemotherapy and radiation treatments for...
My Uneasy Companion

My Uneasy Companion

Several years into my dream job as a volcanologist in 1988 I answered the phone late at night as duty seismologist at the University of Washington Geophysics Seismology Lab. The news media was calling about a possible series of earthquakes being felt by Bellevue...
Thru a Lense

Thru a Lense

Ralph was a one of a kind, kinda man . He loved hardball baseball and played most of his life from high school on. He continued playing up until 2013 as a catcher for the MSBL league in California. Baseball was how Ralph and Rebecca met and started their life...