As I have mentioned here many times, I am about 90% Vegan (at the pleading of my oncologic nutritionist, I have wild caught fish once or twice a week). The good news is that being Vegan is not only not that hard, but there are FABULOUS vegan options available now, which makes both going out… Continue reading Brookside Babycakes
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Breast Cancer ROI's
As you all may recall, from the time of my diagnosis, The Husband and I have been forthright in our communication with all of our children and with specific, developmentally appropriate emphasis on our daughter, a/k/a Finally Five. Now that I am in the throws of chemo’s pit of despair, Finally Five and I are… Continue reading Breast Cancer ROI's
Cancer Coprolalia
Today I ventured out of the house. Bad, bad idea. We were invited to a beautiful lunch, full of interesting people and lots of Mind Candy. Can I just say: I am in a HUGE Mind Candy deficit. My brain is complete mush. The only thing that is consistent is cognitive dysfunction. So, I thought:… Continue reading Cancer Coprolalia
De-stressing Distractions
Today, 4 days after round two of chemo, I am still Puke Face. There is just no other way to describe how I feel. Despite an absolutely beautiful, sunny, warm and perfect Santa Barbara day, I have been in the horizontal position for the majority of it. The HOTY (Husband of the Year) came home… Continue reading De-stressing Distractions