After graduating from Pacific University in '03 with a B.A. in Japanese Studies, I was diagnosed with stage "zero" breast cancer, or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ. Botched surgery, then radiation, then a couple of crappy temp jobs in '04--finally in '05 I was hired as an on-demand employee with a translation company. They hired me full time last February, so we are finally a dual-career household in the true sense of the phrase I guess.

Even though location and schedule keep me from joining the Stitchin' Sedition, I'm glad it's there and especially grateful that you are still with us darlin! The world needs as many smart, creative, funny women as possible. May 2007 bring you renewed strength and good health.