1. Unexpected hard rain overnight
2. Vivaldi playing in the McDonald's parking lot
3. Breakfast at the pond
4. An afternoon nap

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1. It's light so early now
2. A last-minute change of plans for the day
3. Yummy ice cream from the new Seaside Creamery
4. Quiet chitchat

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One year ago today I got my diagnosis of Stage IV breast cancer, metastasized to my bones. Such a surprise!  One year along, I'm feeling better than I expected to, not 100% but hanging in there.  So far, the meds are doing what they're supposed to, with manageable side effects.  Each day is a treasure and a new adventure.  Life certainly is a strange journey.

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1.  Geese honking by

2.  Rainbow socks

3.  Herb plants in barrel

4.  Strawberry decor

5.  Cool evening breezes

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1.  Blue skies
2.  Comfy clothes
3.  Strawberries
4.  Claritin
5.  Gentle smiles
 
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1. Determination
2. Flagstaff feels so similar to home, soothes my soul
3.  Cherry pie

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1.  Lilacs are starting to open, and the trees are still fully flowering, such a pretty spring this year
2.  An afternoon at the zoo -- our snow leopards are just gorgeous!
3.  Cinco de Mayo at Sonora Cantina, enjoying life in our small town!

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1.  Four coyotes together across the road
2.  Cinco de Mayo dinner at Sonora Cantina
3.  Small town friends 

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1. Strawberries from the Farmers Market
2. Comfortable shoes
3. Birds twittering in the yard at twilight