I don’t retain vocabulary related to cancer. Recently someone asked me what pills I’m taking, and I needed to check the bottles. When someone asks what kind of chemotherapy I received, I need to look it up. In meetings with my oncologist, I can feel … [Continue reading] about Bourdonnement
The Unmentionable
It began with a closed bakery. The Liguria Bakery in San Francisco, founded in 1911, sells only focaccia. I learned about the place on social media, from a colleague who posted a photo of a delicious looking raisin bread. I miss a chummy … [Continue reading] about The Unmentionable
Pop on a Program
A close friend and I leave each other daily voice memos. Topics range from unwanted body hair to death and dying. Recently, on the couch in the dark, I listened to her describe her upcoming evening. There would be pasta, and cleaning, and possibly a … [Continue reading] about Pop on a Program
Sisters, Not Twins
The most talked-about chemo side effect is hair loss. When my eyebrows fell out, I turned to YouTube where a beautiful woman with a British accent and alopecia discussed the importance of using both powder and pencil to create the effect of thick … [Continue reading] about Sisters, Not Twins
A Ghost Story
The water was wavy and wild so my brother and I stood on the shore, shivering in our swimsuits, watching people stumble out of the Bay. A group of friends staggered out, giddy and victorious. One friendly looking man with bright red cheeks bodysurfed … [Continue reading] about A Ghost Story