I am nearing the end of my second full day of proper rest due to a low platelet count. It’s really hard because I can’t…
A low platelet count means I’m on rest orders from the doctor. My foster daughter is spending the night at a friend’s house. I’m too…
Following up on yesterday’s spotty confession, I had a blood test today and had a platelet count of 10.* This means that I am officially…
Somewhere in the midst of this cold, I was hit with chills and pains. My whole body ached. My head was pounding. And I had…
Oh, how I hate being sick. Even worse is when it’s just “the common cold” because there isn’t anything you can do about it – other than…
Remember how I told you I went cross country skiing last week and didn’t fall once? Well, I wish I had fallen once because it…
Well, I’ve finally made it back home after having a lovely mini-break to Canada. My drive home turned into a bit of a longer journey…
I arrived in Canada yesterday afternoon to find lots of left-over Christmas turkey and friendly people waiting to greet me. (The turkey gets first mention…
As part of my marathon training, I need to get back into the habit of eating healthy foods. You know – whole foods, low sodium foods, unprocessed…
I’m a runner. I have been since school when I ran on the cross country team. I enjoy running. Really, I do. But I never…
So I think I’m a mild food hoarder. Or that I have some weird food obsessions. Or both. I’ve known it for years but mostly…
The day started OK. I was a bit tired and run-down feeling, but it’s Monday and it was a pretty busy weekend so it wasn’t…
Today I had a permanent crown placed on a poorly tooth that’s been bothering me since early May. So, in honour of my coronation, I…
WooHoo! Today is 10-10-10 and I’ve just run a 10K. Yay! This makes me happy because: It’s the furthest I’ve run since shortly before Paul…
As a kid, I remember Grandpa Eberle talking about the best way to get rid of a cold: A shot (or two?) of Brandy, a…
I’ve been skipping lunch for years. Well, that’s strictly not true. I’ve been eating lunch (most days) but I eat at my desk whilst working.…
We were sitting at the table eating dinner when out of the blue The Kid asked what would happen if she lost a tooth when…
My aunt received a new(ish) kidney today, courtesy of a very dear friend of the family. (We’ve always said that Jeanne was part of the…
I am one of those people who pushes herself a little (a lot?) too hard when there’s a goal to be met. But I’m trying…
I love food. Expensive food, cheap food, homemade food, and overly-processed food-like substances. The last is a group that I don’t get to enjoy often,…