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So honored!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

It always feels good to get recognized for something, but it is extra special when an award comes from a peer. These folks know the amazing amount of work and passion that can go into a project because they  devote … Continue reading →

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Using Duoderm to protect peristomal skin

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

What’s a mountain girl to write about when my hip injury is keeping me from the slopes and summits? Skin care, of course! After all, taking care of your peristomal skin is of utmost importance. It is hard to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Back to the GI doctor’s office

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Monday I found myself in a place that I hadn’t been to for a very long time: my GI doctor’s office. After having permanent ileostomy surgery for my UC, I wasn’t sure if I would ever need to be seen … Continue reading →

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Next time?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Wow! That looks like fun I thought as I gazed up at The Ridge at Loveland ski area on Sunday and saw three skiers floating down an area of untracked powder. If only we had time to get up there. … Continue reading →

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The Phoenix magazine now available online

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Beyond great doctors and following the treatment plans they prescribe, one of the things I find most important when dealing with difficult medical conditions is maintaining a sense of hope.  I simply have to be able to believe that the … Continue reading →

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Happy World Ostomy Day!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Happy World Ostomy Day, everyone! Today I will be celebrating by heading to work and having a wonderfully ordinary day. After all, when I was recovering from surgery, I couldn’t wait to return to my job as a park naturalist. … Continue reading →

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On the Road

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

When Doug and I became a couple during college, our very first group purchase was a spatula. We were heading out on a camping trip and realized we would have no way to flip the pancakes we were making for … Continue reading →

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My Week at Camp Oasis

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

An hour into my drive home I watched the red-orange landscape around Gypsum, Colorado, transition into the craggy grey of Vail Valley. My mind shifted from busy camp schedules and activities to inward contemplation. I had just spent the last … Continue reading →

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Turning 40

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I couldn’t stop smiling as I sat in the stands at Coors Field. I was attending a Colorado Rockies game for my 40th birthday, and the evening had been amazing so far. Planning to ride our bikes to the stadium … Continue reading →

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Opening up about my ostomy

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Last weekend I took a course to recertify my Wilderness First Responder credential with the Wilderness Medicine Institute. The first order of business in the course was to do short introductions with the other class participants. My heart pounded as … Continue reading →

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