Dear Friends, I am honored, humbled and thrilled to tell you that The Huffington Post is publishing the Brookside Buzz, from the beginning. As you may know, The Huffington Post is an internet newspaper, news blog and video community. It was founded in 2005 by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti. The Huffington Post… Continue reading Brookside Buzz is Buzzing!
Breast Cancer
Silver Lining Book: Cutting for Stone
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is an wonderful story. Wonderful doesn’t seem to do it justice. Incredible is more appropriate. I imagined that this was going to be a good book because I read (and enjoyed!) Verghese’s two non-fiction books: The Tennis Partner (about his grief-stricken friendship with a drug addict and medical student)… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: Cutting for Stone
Magnificent Morning
Today was a beautiful, magnificent morning. 4 3/4, Buzz and I went outside for our morning walk- a little on the early side. I really could have used an extra hour of the deep sleep that I was in when she came scuffing into our bedroom…. However, if I had had that extra hour, we… Continue reading Magnificent Morning
Magical Monarchs
Time to think about something other than chemotherapy side-effects and symptoms. Let’s turn to some beauty in the world. Some Silver Linings (SL’s). Last week, a friend invited me over to her home for some tea and to “see the butterflies”. Butterflies? At her house? I was having a yucka day. However, my philosophy during… Continue reading Magical Monarchs
Monday's Metronome
Another long and brutal FBC (F-bomb Breast Cancer) day. Are you tired of this? I sure am! This morning, I went for acupuncture with high hopes of ameliorating (or eliminating!) my ailments: headache (bad!), stomach cramping, nausea, diarrhea (yes, commode seeking AGAIN!), fatigue and weight loss. Four more F-bomb pounds since last week’s chemo. Yes,… Continue reading Monday's Metronome
Meaningful Monday
All the really great things in life are expressed in the simplest words: friends and family; purpose and meaning; love and work; caring and community; appreciation and gratitude. -Dan Zadra
Fashion Silver Linings: Aperlaï Moccasins
I’ve just come across some fabulous new shoes that I am super excited about: Aperlaï Moccasins (SL). I definitely have a REAL thing for shoes. Kind of like my penchant for white shirts. Too many (well, that’s not really possible). And I adore them all! The company is a collaboration between the French brand’s president… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Aperlaï Moccasins
Brookside Bambino and Baldness
As you know, The HOTY (Husband of the Year) and I have a 4 3/4 daughter (who is soon to be 5!). This 5th Birthday is a biggie, she tells me, because it will be “magnificent” to be 5. Why?, I ask. “Because I will have lots of responsibilities, like helping littler kids and walking… Continue reading Brookside Bambino and Baldness
Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy
Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy Two days out from round two of intravenous TAC (Taxotere, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide) Chemotherapy. And I have a cold. OY. I sure could use just a little break. Even a teeny tiny one. I know that Silver Linings are lurking. Come on out, wherever you are! Oh, here’s one: I’m officially 1/3… Continue reading Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy
Buzz Briefing
I just spoke with our new and wonderful Vet. Here is the Buzz Briefing. As you may remember we were ruling out the following list of possibilities after his FOUR collapses on our hike on Sunday. (Yes, I’m still devastated from it!) After physically examining him, these were her initial thoughts explaining the (4!) collapses:… Continue reading Buzz Briefing