Author: Duchess Diaries

Cancer girls don’t get out much; something about energy levels, radiation side effects and Gus, the Asshole Feeding Tube. Yup, he’s still around. I think he likes my ability to eat bird size quantities of food so he can hang round and hear all the gossip. ​​ Yesterday it’s pedicures for River Rafter Girl and… Continue reading Pedis Cure A Good Number Of Things…

What’s a cancer girl to do when she’s got a feeding tube, Wonky Speech and is known to fall asleep without warning around three in the afternoon? Certainly not go on a job interview. The subject of a second job comes up with the arrival of every hospital bill. ​​ Laughter is the only medicine… Continue reading The Real Debate…

Nary a country song doesn’t reference a boy’s truck—crazy driving in it, hauling stuff for manly work with it and sweetness under the stars in the back bed if you follow. Is it time your sweet baby had a truck? ​​ Our favorite dealer, Big Al, has some great deals on the Ram 1500; a… Continue reading Sweet Baby Need A Truck?…

Chef Christine reminds us that there is still great eating in the heat. She shares this yummy summer salad. Even better idea than whipping up this salad? Give Chef a call and she’ll come over and cook it for you. Heck, she’ll even shop and clean up. No doubt she’s got a great cocktail while… Continue reading Summer Yum…

Chemo and radiation can leave patients a tad confused. It’s called Chemo Brain. Basically, patients are never quite sure if they’re a little fuzzy or if its the drugs. Same can be said for this season’s True Detective. As of Sunday, two episodes remain and I wonder if it’s the drugs or my brain. ​​… Continue reading Is It The Chemo Or Me?…

Business websites must be updated, changed and refreshed often in order to capture an ever expanding and fickle market demanding mobile web optimization, effective SEO and responsive design. Is yours feeling a bit weary? Or even a bit nonexistent? ​​ Websrefresh, one the The Duchess’ Finest offerings, is ready to help. Nimesh Dinubhai and his… Continue reading Weary Website?…

Radiation patients must hold tight to their thoughts. Especially when being radiated. If one thinks too hard about what is happening, thoughts surely float toward the grim. ​​ Could my head actually blow up in here? What a mess that would be. How will the nurses explain that to the YaYa in the waiting room?… Continue reading Thoughts From Inside The Tube…

It’s no secret we’re in the middle of hot season in Arizona. Sometimes even a trip up north isn’t going to help, especially when we’re talking car batteries. Unless this is your first summer living on the surface of the sun, you know that in the heat, our car batteries die. They just do. You’ll… Continue reading Warning Signs…Battery Overload

Whaaa? I know right? ’Tis true. Not only does Gus have a new lady friend, he evidently has fans. Asshat. ​​ Not in the know? Gus is my feeding tube. Lucky cancer girls get one added to their list of need when they can’t eat. Since this cancer involves three surgeries, chemo and radiation to… Continue reading Gus Gets A Girlfriend…

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