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The Joan Rivers of widowed cancer survivors, or something like that. Have goldendoodle, will travel.

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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I don’t know how to say this, so I’m just going to say it: my husband had a massive heart attack and died yesterday. It hasn’t really hit me yet- the idea that he’s gone makes absolutely no sense. ‘Til death do us part happened way too soon.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I’m facing a maelstrom of insanity in the coming months. It’s painful and awful and bizarre. But I know one thing with absolute certainty: he was worth it.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
I know lots of people are stressed out and sad so here is my dog:
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Alexis Fowler
11 months
Five years ago today, I got my cancer diagnosis. It a lot of things about my life: my blood chemistry, my appearance, and (most importantly) my priorities. Here’s to another year of refusing to die.
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Alexis Fowler
5 months
Five years ago today, I had the cancer surgery that saved my life. Count ‘em- one two three four FIVE.
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Alexis Fowler
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YOUR GIRL AINT GOT NO CANCER NO MORE
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
3 years ago today, I had the surgery that saved my life. Today marks the last day of my 15 year career in government. I’m joining the team at Moffitt Cancer Center. Someday, there’ll be a cure. In the meantime, I’ll fight for patients & the medical research that’s saving lives.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
The night before my husband died, we caught up on #TedLasso . After we watched the most recent episode, I told him I’d essentially married Roy Kent, if Roy Kent were a) American and b) a tax attorney. He’s here, he’s there, he’s every(bleepin’)where! And I miss him already.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
The more I watch #TedLasso , the more I realize I’m married to the tax attorney equivalent of Roy Kent.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
@JimRosicaFL I'm casting it already in my head: a bunch of dangerous agents come out of retirement to do a job only they can do. Starring Gillian Anderson, Linda Hamilton, Pam Grier, Rosie Perez, and Shohreh Aghadashloo.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I googled “how to be a widow.” The results were unimpressive. But friends & neighbors mobilized like the Marines. The house is clean, the lawn’s mowed, & my kitchen looks like the International House of Funeral Food. I don’t know how I’m going to do this, but I’m not alone.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Two cancer survivors, one photo.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
When your friends set a place at the table for your recently departed husband, you know you’re with the right friends.
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Alexis Fowler
8 years
Heartbreaking.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
If you only support First Amendment protections for speech you agree with, you don't really support the First Amendment.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
My mother finished treatment today for stage 0 breast cancer. For those keeping score at home, that’s 3 generations of McGeehan women who cancer could not kill.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Both.
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2 years
My debate with big kiddo: would a mermaid see a doctor or a veterinarian?
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Today would have been our first wedding anniversary.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Home sick in my 20’s: Lifetime movies on the sofa. In my 30’s: Judd Apatow movies on the sofa. In my 40’s: HGTV on the sofa.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Emmylou’s always been my husband’s dog. She likes me, but he was her person. I wasn’t sure how she’d react when I brought her home. She walked in the door and immediately sat in his chair.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Dear young couples doing your wedding registries: You do not need all that china. Or silver. Or all of those wine decanters. Spend the money on travel instead.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Ghat exactly what someone trying to hide a body in plain sight would say.
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yeah right
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3 years
This is such a good guy move.
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Incredible
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Still cancer free. Thank God for small favors.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Four years ago, I got my cancer diagnosis. It changed a lot of things about my life: my blood chemistry, my appearance, and (most importantly) my priorities. Here’s to another year of refusing to die.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
When this photo was taken, I thought I was fat. I weighed 115 lbs and drank Slim-Fast for breakfast. Whatever you’re beating yourself up about today, just stop. Give yourself some grace.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
So, I announce I’m moving to Tampa and Tom Brady decides to return to the Bucs. Coincidence? I THINK NOT.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
On #WorldCancerDay , I remember how far I’ve come. And for those still in the fight, know that you’re not the worst thing that ever happened to you.
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Alexis Fowler
10 months
My husband died 2 years ago today. As painful as it’s been, he was worth it.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
I got my late husband’s ashes today. Not sure where I’ll scatter them. For now, they’re on a shelf being guarded by an icon of St Alexandra and a bottle of Basil Hayden. And I’m grateful for a God who loves all His children, even the messy weirdos.
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Alexis Fowler
2 months
@chainsaw_gutsfk This episode had everything! Wage theft, attempted cat language, trying to fool Gordon Ramsay with “homemade” baked goods, employees quitting in droves, internet rage…
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Floridians, please note that there are Greek festivals this weekend in Tampa, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville. There’s no reason to do your own cooking or baking for the next 48 hours.
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Alexis Fowler
11 years
Truly impressive. @junayed_ Maybe the greatest newspaper headline ever. http://t.co/oTNfC4MNs3
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
It’s been a rough year for all of us, whether it was careers, health, personal relationships, or some combination of all three. But this is the season of miracles, and at times like these, we’ve all gotta have a little faith.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Some unsolicited advice from a widow: enjoy every moment. There are no guarantees.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
My mother-in-law died on Sunday night and my husband has walking pneumonia. I know God doesn’t give you more than you can handle, but today I learned that God thinks I’m Jack Bauer.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
I had to buy hair ties for the first time since I got cancer. Life comes at you fast.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Thanks for the shout-out, @PeterSchorschFL . Truly an honor.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Today would have been his 44th birthday.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
My parents are visiting and things are, as you can imagine, a bit heavy. At one point, my dad pulls me aside and says, “I need you to explain something to me.” I brace for the worst. He says, “That Severus Snape guy. Is he a good guy or a bad guy?”
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Introduced the hubs to hate watching House Hunters tonight. Within 5 minutes, he was yelling “YOU CAN’T AFFORD WALKABILITY” at the tv.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I loved being married. My husband was my favorite person. I miss him every day.
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3 years
Do you think anyone is really happily married?
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Dude. I’ve been a widow for like five minutes. Slow your roll.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
As I clean my dead husband's closet, I have mixed emotions. I miss him, I love him, and I have absolutely no idea why he owned so many baseball caps. Or why we needed 800 flavors of balsamic vinegar. And how many hoodies does one human being need?
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
First night in my new apartment. I want everyplace I live for the rest of my life to smell like this candle.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Just got back into Tallahassee. Judging by the way everyone is driving, it appears someone is giving away free cocaine.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Widowhood, day 14.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
My wedding rings don’t look the same on my right hand, but I’m glad they’re there.
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Alexis Fowler
1 year
Four years ago today, I had the cancer surgery that saved my life. This is the fun kind of aging.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
My new apt is a mother-in-law suite at a friend’s parents’ house. There’s a rotation of adorable children who drop by with updates on everything from American Girl dolls to school gossip. And then it hit me: I’m the female answer to Uncle Jesse & Uncle Joey on “Full House.”
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Alexis Fowler
8 years
Today is going to be a great and terrible day for the Internet.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Emmylou says hi
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Alexis Fowler
8 years
I want to be friends with her. She is speaking my language all over CNN.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
My new boss.
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Alexis Fowler
11 days
Time to sit on my sofa, eat chicken wings, and judge the greatest athletes on earth.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
I’ve been lucky a few times in life to have great coworkers. Barely a week into my new gig, I’m already completely overwhelmed by how fantastic my colleagues are.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Three years ago today was my last chemo. #cancersucks
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
My upstairs neighbor just knocked on the door and gave me a white claw. She said she liked my welcome mat.
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Alexis Fowler
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Alexis Fowler
1 year
4 years ago today was my last chemo. Sort of amazing how life goes on.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
On this day in 1845, Florida became a state. News clips have never been the same since.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
My new Roomba’s name is R2Clean2.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I made a list of some of The Hubs’ favorite music. Enjoy.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
My husband died one year ago today. The shock and horror were like nothing I’ve ever known, and I’m sort of a specialist in these things, having graduated from both Catholic school *and* law school.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
BOOP and BOOP
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The Panic
3 years
Good Morning, Gents. Hungry? #DogsofTwitter
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I’ve decided my next phase of widowhood will be “Like Eloise at the Plaza, But Budget friendly.” There’ll be champagne and pâté, but it’ll be the $5 stuff from my personal chef, Trader Joe.
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Alexis Fowler
1 year
She didn’t lose the game; she just ran out of time. And 42 years was nowhere near enough time.
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Alexis Fowler
11 months
A friendly tip from your South Florida born and bred friend on the internet: Putting a menorah on your graphic design for Yom Kippur is like putting an Easter Bunny on your Christmas message.
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Alexis Fowler
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It’s CT scan day. Let’s gooooooooo unremarkable everything!
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
My shopping cart at Trader Joe’s looks like a 5 year old was left unsupervised with a credit card.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
TL;DR when you find someone you want to marry, get married as soon as possible. There are no guarantees in life besides death and taxes. And a good marriage, no matter how short, is worth it.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
This is an opportunity, not a problem
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
I’m “kitchen ibuprofen AND bathroom ibuprofen” years old.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
The dog and I evacuated Tampa this afternoon, and are resting comfortably in Boca Raton. L’shana tova, y’all. Be safe!
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Alexis Fowler
7 months
Of all the things I’ve lost, it’s my tumor markers I’m happy to never see again. Here’s to another round of clean bloodwork!
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
A gracious evaluation of my over abundance of stubbornness and chutzpah.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
She’s a @UF alum, too! 🧡💙🇺🇸
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NBC Olympics & Paralympics
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The FIRST American woman to win an individual medal since 2002: @ErinJackson480 ! #WinterOlympics
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Alexis Fowler
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OH THE WAY GLEN MILLAH PLAYED SoNGs tHAt MaDe tHe HiT PUHHHHHHRADE
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I don't know who did this, but I cannot take my eyes off it.
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2 years
Dog Boss got a fresh new ‘do.
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2 years
New babies are sort of magical.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
1. Survivor’s Guilt is real. 2. Churros are delicious. @ThanksCancer
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
On this day in 1988, my uncle was one of the 270 people murdered on Pan Am Flight 103.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
PREACH
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DrJoeSaviak
3 years
Leaders accept blame and give credit. Non-leaders blame others and take all credit.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
God grant me the unstoppable energy of Emmylou.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
How it started vs how it’s going:
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
We rented an Airbnb in my old neighborhood for the week as we help care for my in-laws. Imagine my surprise when not only is our next door neighbor a former coworker at COJ, but that she left us a doorstep bouquet? Thank you, @dianaedonovan !
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
And that, my friends, is the magic moment when a foster mom becomes a forever mom.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Emmylou says hi.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Two pearls of wisdom from my father, who’s been an absolute blessing in the worst of times: 1.) The time to sell is when you’ve got a buyer. 2,) Moving teaches you how much of your stuff you really don’t need.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Scenes from my parents’ house: super awkward high school photo? CHECK ✅
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Thoughts from a widow on her wedding anniversary, a 🧵:
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Watching Bob Dole salute Bush 41’s casket is an image that will gut me forever. Rest In Peace, sir.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
Happy #MothersDay to this feisty Irish girl.
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Alexis Fowler
2 years
The good news: I do not have COVID. The bad news: this allergy season is trying to kill me.
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Joined a merry band of weirdos & did 12 miles in the cold and the rain. It felt good to get back out there again. #goruck #GRT
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Alexis Fowler
3 years
Martin Luther: I’ve got 95 theses! Me: I’ve got 95 Reese’s! #HappyHalloween2021
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You know what might be cool? Precedented times.
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Alexis Fowler
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Father and daughter.
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