Yesterday was a rough, rough day. To add insult to the already injurious Brookside, beloved Buzz had a big and brutal breakdown. He collapsed (yes, F-Bomb collapsed) four times on our hike. FOUR. In addition, he panted so heavily that I thought he was going to have a heart attack. I’m not kidding. Seriously. FFS… Continue reading Buzz's Buzz and Chemo Coming
Breast Cancer
Brookside Bites: Ambrosial Asparagus
After our purchase of Asparagus at the Magical Market yesterday, I must share with you my recipe for baking it. It’s easy-breezy and completely delish. Our 4 3/4 daughter loooooooves it. Inhales it. Brookside Asparagus Serves 3 people (though I’ve been known to eat the entire batch…on my own…right after it comes out of the… Continue reading Brookside Bites: Ambrosial Asparagus
Morning Market Magic
Our family had a magical morning at the (farmer’s) market. Outside. In January. How’s that for a HUGE Silver Lining (SL)? It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been (I’ve been a tad busy). I was sublimely delighted to see the winter rainbow of colors. I’ve always loved going to the Farmer’s Market. When I… Continue reading Morning Market Magic
TICKed off!
You’ll never believe what happened now. Never in a million years. It’s not enough that my body has suffered through booby amputation, no pain medication post-surgery, constipation, diarrhea, mouth sores, and baldness. We HAD to add insult to injury. As you may remember, part of my treatment program engages a “Wellness Plan” which, for me,… Continue reading TICKed off!
A Very (Un)Hairy Situation: Losing Hair After Chemo
Losing Hair After Chemo Because I seem to be the poster child for chemo side effects (i.e., ALL of them), it didn’t come as a complete shock to me that hair loss was next on the list. The second (or maybe the third or fourth) shoe has dropped… For the past 3+ years, I have… Continue reading A Very (Un)Hairy Situation: Losing Hair After Chemo
Silver Lining Book: The Long Way Home
Reading has been, well, a little trying for me. Why? Well, because FBC insists that I read and reread sentences over and over again, which makes finishing entire books a much more timely endeavor than it used to be. FFS (For F**k’s Sake). That said, I managed to finish a wonderful memoir of friendship: Let’s… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: The Long Way Home
1.11.11 Happiness
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. -Denis Waitley
Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon
As I am still couch glue, I am envisioning the fun that spring fashion that has to offer, especially from Lyn Devon (lyndevon.com). The quote above reminds me of her. Lyn is one of my favorite designers. We had the opportunity to meet at a dinner in Chicago to celebrate James Galanos’s mentorship of her.… Continue reading Fashion Silver Linings: Lyn Devon
Live, Rise and Overcome
There is nothing we can’t live down, rise above or overcome. – Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Mouth Mishegoss
Next up: Mucositis, a/k/a Mouth F-bomb Sores. I’m not kidding. I wish I were, but I’m not. Three months ago, even if I had tried really, really hard, I couldn’t have made up all of this S**T (pun intended and unintended). In case you are unfamiliar (why on earth WOULD you be familiar?), let me… Continue reading Mouth Mishegoss