My best friend of 25 years sent me this picture today and it made me cry. I wish I could say I remember this cause I was obviously having the best time. I remember this house though. Even more so than my house where I lived when this picture was taken. I still have dreams …
Author: Mae Goes West
Hi there! My name is Maegan, Mae for short. I'm an explorer, photographer, and oxford comma enthusiast. Lifestyle blogger who hates the term "lifestyle" but is going with it. I'm so glad you're here!
Mary Maegan Brundage, January 14, 19 something: The Final Chapter of this Cancer Story
And now, as promised, the exciting conclusion (still read that in a 90s movie trailer voice. I have been rewatching a lot of 90s movies...)! Moving Forward: I went to my gyn onc on Monday and he gave me the BEST news! I don't have to do any radiation, so I'm essentially done with active …
Mary Maegan Brundage, January 14, 19 something: A Cancer Story
I've been writing these posts in my head for about three weeks now. What happened in surgery, how I'm recovering physically and emotionally, and my treatment plan moving forward has been a lot for me to digest and then put into coherent words. This may not be coherent, but this is my stream of consciousness …
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5 Ideas for Holiday Decor
Usually I am very slow to take down Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. But this year, we had two snow days within the last week which is bringing some holiday cheer vibes. I've been thinking a lot about when to put up and take down decorations, and after the December holidays, the rest of the winter …
Photo Friday
Taluah loves all boxes, baskets, hampers, crates, etc. If she can’t get in one of those things, she will pull everything out of said container. Today she felt fancy and borrowed my hat. Happy Friday! Mae
Happy Thanksgiving!
Every Thanksgiving since I was born, my grandmother, Mary June, has hosted Thanksgiving and cooked the entire traditional Thanksgiving spread. I remember waking up to the smell of various sides roasting in the oven. After offering to help and inevitably being turned down, I went to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in my grandmother's …
An Open Thank You Letter to my Mother
Mom, Someone once told me that in your teens, your mother is your greatest foe; in your 20s you still have some conflict, but you generally pull away to learn how to adult the way you want; and in your 30s, your mother is your best friend. I've found our relationship has followed that exact …
Daily Delights
Since I found out I had a kidney that no longer functioned about seven months ago, I immediately stopped drinking coffee and most sodas. This was a monumental shift for me because I love coffee. I once counted how many times I said the word coffee in a day at the office. I stopped counting …
5 Best Audiobooks to Download for Your Holiday Travel
If you have to travel home for the holidays, you know just how played out your playlists can get after 7 hours on the road. To switch up my tired routine, one of my favorite things to do on a road trip or during the whole airport experience is listen to an audio book. Here …
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Hello Again!
Hi there! It's so good to be back in the Bloggerverse. It's been quite a while since I've posted on this platform. Because I've been away for so long the "what do I write that warrants a first post in a long time" feeling has discouraged me from writing. I could regale you with my …
