The Silver Lining of feeling rotten this week is that it is Fashion Week in New York, which means I have had divine diversions from my general state of malaise. Ohhhhh, I do love Fashion Week! Even if I can’t be there in person, between all of the blogs and websites, I feel like… Continue reading Compassion is always in Fashion
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Brookside Strength
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of strength lately. Wonder why? DUH. Physical strength is something that has always been a priority for me. I work out to feel and be strong, to climb mountains, to run (and yes, so I can EAT). Physical strength is something that has always enhanced my mental… Continue reading Brookside Strength
The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!
Today, I am obsessed with all things sweet and no, I don’t mean our daughter, Finally Five (who happens to have been very sweet today!). I’m talking about FOOD. DESSERT. SUGAR. Sugar is so bad for me, I know. FBC looooooves sugar. In fact, sugar feeds cancer. So, why is it that I am obsessed… Continue reading The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!
Chemo-Sobby
Chemo Sobby It’s been a rough, rough week. Chemo last Tuesday knocked me down – HARD. F-bomb. FBC. The cumulative effect of three doses of TAC chemotherapy is really taking its toll…everywhere (body AND mind). As a matter of (pathetic) fact, I have been quite the “chemo-sobby” girl, i.e., I cry at the drop of a… Continue reading Chemo-Sobby
Fashion Silver Linings: Tod's Driving Moccasins
How great are Tod’s driving moc’s? I mean really? I just love to pudder around in them. The Husband has several pairs that are coming up on their double-digit birthdays, which is quite impressive. They wear and wear and wear and seem to only get better with age. Hmmm….could this be a life philosophy: Getting… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Tod's Driving Moccasins
Silver Lining Book: The Invisible Bridge
A Silver Lining to this chemo side-effect laden week is Julie Orringer’s The Invisible Bridge. I can’t begin to tell you how much I love this book. Seriously. LOVE. As you may remember, I am a huge fan of historical fiction. My favorite period is World War II. Prior to becoming a Nurse, I was… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: The Invisible Bridge
Brookside Dreams of Sleep
Day two post chemo. The side effects are full on wretched – again. No amount of drugs, acupuncture, herbs, or meditation seems to mediate, alleviate, annihilate, or eradicate or them. (Though these words mean the same thing, I seem to have a thesaurus in my head…thinking that if I say “get rid of” differently, the side effects… Continue reading Brookside Dreams of Sleep
Pulchritudinous Pink
As many of you know, I go chemo to in an outfit that makes me feel good, happy and confident. I have always put forth an effort to look my best, no matter how I feel, and chemo infusions are no exception. So, the outfits that I wear to chemo are chosen with care and… Continue reading Pulchritudinous Pink
Super Spectacular (& Simple) Smoothie!
Below is a smoothie/protein shake that is fueling and incredibly delicious…and I did I mention fast and EASY (Silver Lining!)? Hope you enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup of Almond Milk 4 dried dates 1 scoop of Jarro Protein Powder 1 handful of ice Instructions Mix in blender There is a hotbed of controversy over soy, especially… Continue reading Super Spectacular (& Simple) Smoothie!
Hilacious Hotness Hits: Hot Flashes During Cancer Treatment
Hot Flashes During Cancer Treatment At 3:30 (am!), the third one of the night has already hit: hot flashes. Though I knew it was only a matter of time (because chemotherapy for F-Bomb Breast Cancer puts women into menopause), I was holding out hope that I might actually avoid one side effect of chemo: hilacious… Continue reading Hilacious Hotness Hits: Hot Flashes During Cancer Treatment