Judy Abad2019 by the booksAs we do every year, my husband and I sat down on Jan 1, 2019 to create our plan for the year, which always includes a set of personal and…Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
Judy AbadinPablo Beats CancerTeach ’em how to say goodbye (to chemo)We’re almost halfway through Round 5! The end finally feels close enough that our plans to travel, get married, and rejoin the world of the…Jan 20, 20177Jan 20, 20177
Judy AbadinPablo Beats CancerIt’s okay to not be okayAs Pablo continues his cancer treatments and our election nightmare persists, I’ve started to pay more attention to how differently people…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Judy AbadinPablo Beats CancerLife in the time of cancerWell, last week was a pretty hellish week, and I’m not just talking about Pablo’s cancer. He started Round 2 of chemo on Election Day, and…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Judy AbadinPablo Beats Cancer“Err in the direction of kindness”Three years ago, I read George Saunders’ convocation speech, along with almost everything else he’s ever written. This is normal behavior…Oct 28, 2016Oct 28, 2016
Judy AbadinPablo Beats CancerFasting and Furious (and other cancer movies we’d like The Rock to star in)Girl falls in love with guy. Two years later, guy proposes. Three days after they meet with their wedding planner, guy finds out he has…Oct 19, 20162Oct 19, 20162
Judy AbadThe next thirty.I’m turning 30 today, and as is tradition, I’ve laughed along with friends teasing me about being old and still taking selfies and using…Sep 24, 2015Sep 24, 2015