Posts by: Nancy Brier

Nancy Brier

Nancy Brier lives in Palm Desert, California with her husband and their daughter. She coaches entrepreneurs and writes about family, cancer, travel, and business. For more of her work, please visit www.NancyBrier.com.

November 20, 2018November 19, 2018

We May Not Think About It, but Trusting the Process Is Important

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Just before the plane took off, a weird noise punctured the air — a thumping, grinding, ominous complaint. It reminded me of when my husband overloaded our washing machine with ... Read more

November 13, 2018November 9, 2018

Gary Buys a Sandwich

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A baby carrot crossed my threshold. Let’s face it: Carrots aren’t supposed to look like that — perfect identical oblong shapes prone to sliminess. What could possibly be in the ... Read more

November 6, 2018November 5, 2018

The Dodgers, the Statue of Liberty, Breast Cancer, and Me

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After the fifth inning, I found myself caught off guard. I’d just gone to the kitchen to make popcorn, and when I came back, 50,000 people were standing side ... Read more

October 30, 2018October 26, 2018

Paint the Parking Spot Pink

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Recently, I flew to the Bay Area for a checkup to ensure my cancer is still gone. I perform a ritual every six months: Buy a ticket, pack a suitcase, ... Read more

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018

I Wouldn’t Give My Right Arm

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I’m pretty good at handling cosmic injustices — cancer, two burned down houses, my mom’s Alzheimer’s, and my dad’s myasthenia gravis. My kid gets migraines, my husband has gut problems, and my ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018

A Half-empty Glass

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I crammed myself into a middle seat, a heavy set lady on one side and a talkative gentleman on the other. It was all too late by the time I ... Read more

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

Don’t Let $5 Stand in the Way of Your Dreams

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“If you don’t have paint, use food coloring,” said my art professor. I’d never heard of that method, but it was a relief. I was 17 years old and taking ... Read more

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018

Cocktail Hour in the Produce Aisle

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“It’s way too fancy,” I told my husband. “I’d be overdressed.” My new outfit is a beauty — white and lacy, perfect for a summer cocktail party, but too much ... Read more

September 18, 2018September 14, 2018

Chemo’s Secret Embarrassing Side Effect

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Oh, crap. It’s that woman, I thought. We were at Lauren’s first football game of the season when I saw a familiar face. It was the face of a friend. ... Read more

September 11, 2018September 7, 2018

Barfing in Public and Other Cancer Stories

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I tried to make it to the bathroom, but I didn’t. Strangers watched me barf. I’d left my wig at home, and I was bald with a few strands of ... Read more