Change is at the forefront of my mind today. This weekend, we had snow (flurries) in Santa Barbara. Today it was sunny and warm. Change. Today I feel healthy. Tuesday (after round 4 of chemo), I will be sick (very sick). Change. Change. Our daughter, a/k/a Finally Five, is changing (physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and… Continue reading Brookside Change
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Huffington & Hemingway
The fifth Brookside Buzz article is posted on The Huffington Post! Here is the link (please feel free to forward or post on your Facebook or Twitter page!): Breast Cancer: Finding the Silver Linings http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hollye-harrington-jacobs/breast-cancer-finding-the_b_826925.html The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places. –Ernest Hemingway
Brookside Brussel Sprouts
It occurred to me that in yesterday’s post, I mentioned Brussel Sprouts (and Finally Five’s love of them), but I didn’t tell you how I make them. Let me preface by saying that in my youth, I would have gone without food – starved, in fact – if my only option was to eat brussel… Continue reading Brookside Brussel Sprouts
Brookside Beauty
The other day, I found myself at the San Ysidro Pharmacy (the charming, independently owned pharmacy in town) buying yet another pharmaceutical to help me sleep! I actually should go to a Veterinary clinic because I need horse tranquilizers at this point! But I digress… Thanks to chemo, my skin feels like an impoverished stretch… Continue reading Brookside Beauty
Huffington Post and Rainy Day Musings
The fourth Brookside Buzz article is posted on The Huffington Post! Here is the link (please feel free to pass along to friends, family or anyone who might be interested!): Breast Cancer and Surgery: What a Pain! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hollye-harrington-jacobs/breast-cancer-and-surgery_b_823821.html Today has been a deliciously cozy, rainy day in Santa Barbara. These don’t come along very often… Continue reading Huffington Post and Rainy Day Musings
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
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!
Bill Moyers and Optimism
Recently, I had the great fortune to hear Bill Moyers speak as part of the extraordinary UCSB Arts and Lectures series. It had been a bad (BAD!) day. Feeling rotten and generally miserable. The last thing I wanted to do was get dressed and go out in public. However, I felt compelled to go to… Continue reading Bill Moyers and Optimism