“A story has no beginning or end: arbitrarily one chooses that moment of experience from which to look back or from which to look ahead.” – Graham Greene Join Firefly for our second guest blog, written by Cheryl Koehnen, whose … Continue reading →
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Here I Sit (by Susan Pettit, Guest Blogger)
“There’s actually an infinity of stories all around us more dramatic than any movie. For true story finders, the world is a scavenger hunt.” – Latif Nasser, Radio Lab Join Firefly on a scavenger hunt this year as we welcome … Continue reading →
Read MoreIt’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Today’s Hero! Part 3: Women With Breast Cancer
Are you familiar with Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy? Minnesota cartoonist Charles Shulz created these characters in his 1950’s comic Peanuts. The comic was so popular that animated shows soon followed. If you’ve seen any of the cartoon animations, … Continue reading →
Read MoreIts a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Today’s Hero! Part 1: HealthCare Professionals
It’s Tuesday. Not the weekend. Not a holiday. Just an ordinary day. Maybe today you’ll log into your email, check your social media channels, turn on the news while you eat dinner, or listen to the radio while driving. You’ll … Continue reading →
Read MoreSurvivor Voices: What Factors Influenced Reconstruction
How do you make a decision? Create a pros and cons list? Flip a coin? Call a friend? Trust your gut? When it comes to deciding what to do following surgery for breast cancer, the stakes start to climb. Add … Continue reading →
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