Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You know the drill… every year on March 17th Irish culture is celebrated by wearing the color green. When I was young I was always told that if I didn’t wear green, I would be pinched! I’m not sure by who but apparently that’s what happens…because this morning as I was… Continue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Dogs Smelling Cancer
Dogs Smelling Cancer You know how much I love animals, right? By now, y’all know my beloved Buzz, a “career redirected” seeing eye dog. He was my constant companion when I had FBC. When I was sick, he was the ultimate in pet therapy. When I was in the bottomless pit of chemo despair, I did… Continue reading Dogs Smelling Cancer
Musical Monday: Shake It Out
Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine is one of my fave songs in general, but especially to run to. I had the great good fortune to see her perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl . I swear that she literally floated across the entire stage — back and forth she went. At one point… Continue reading Musical Monday: Shake It Out
9 Rules Good Sleepers Swear By
9 Rules Good Sleepers Swear By Recently, I came across the BEST post on about sleeping. I don’t have my sleep mojo back yet. I know. I know. It has been several years since treatment; however, the thing of it is that the f-bomb collateral damage of cancer treatment lasts a long, long, LONG damn… Continue reading 9 Rules Good Sleepers Swear By
Affirmations for Healthy Living
34 Affirmations for Healthy Living Self-care is something that I forget about quite a bit. Well, that’s not exactly true. I do exercise at least 5 days a week (for mental as much as physical health) and I eat healthily. These are certainly the foundation of self-care. The self-care that I forget about and actually… Continue reading Affirmations for Healthy Living
Understanding
Ralph Waldo Emerson sure was a smartie. I find inspiration from him always and in all ways!
Palbociclib: Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved
Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved Though I’m sure that you already know this, I thought that I would share the BIG NEWS in the FBC (f-bomb breast cancer) world: the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Palbociclib (Ibrance) for use in combination with the drug letrozole (Femara) for the treatment of postmenopausal women with… Continue reading Palbociclib: Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Approved
Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy
Recently, I came across a fantastic article about choosing between having a mastectomy versus a lumpectomy for early FBC. Making any one of the seemingly bagillion decisions that have to be made after hearing the words, “You have cancer” can be overwhelming, confusing and twinkie-eating inducing. Just kidding on that last part. Sort of.… Continue reading Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy
Miles Redd
Miles Redd Today I am feeling incredibily inspired by beautiful architecure and interior design. Maybe it’s the craziness of moving homes that has my mind consumed with and excited about curtains, colors, fabrics, carpets, couches, chairs… you get the picture! Miles Redd is one of the many designers with whom I have fallen in love… Continue reading Miles Redd
Turmeric During Radiation Treatment
Turmeric During Radiation Treatment Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is commonly used to flavor everything from curry dishes, to pickles and American mustard. To be honest, I am not a big fan of any of those foods BUT the Silver Lining is that this herbal spice… Continue reading Turmeric During Radiation Treatment