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Out of Commission

On July 12, 2022 By Chelle B.In Life Stuff8 Comments

Most people are surely aware they will die, but I don't think they go through their lives thinking about it from minute to minute, hyperfocusing on all the ways that the grim reaper could suddenly spring out and snatch them at any moment. Which is something I've had to try to force myself not to …

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A Fine Line Between Allies & Enemies

On May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 By Chelle B.In Gardening, Life Stuff1 Comment

And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.Roald Dahl I'm keenly aware, maybe more than a lot of people, at the goings on around me when I'm out in …

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Not Worth It

On May 18, 2022 By Chelle B.In Cooking, Gardening, Life Stuff7 Comments

While having mast cell disease severely limits what I can eat, drink, inhale and expose myself to in general, I can do a few things on my "unsafe" list as long as I follow a very specific protocol. For instance, I can eat pumpkin swirl cheesecake as long as I only eat a small amount …

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The Beautiful Things

On February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 By Chelle B.In Family, Life Stuff, Photography, Pups10 Comments

It's a strange reality I find myself living in, knowing that I am just one or two doses of medicine or a bee sting away from severe, potentially fatal anaphylaxis at all times. Imagine being murdered by this cute little guy! Like most people living with mast cell disease, I'm keenly aware of how precarious …

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Unfortunately, I Can Relate

On September 8, 2021 By Chelle B.In Life StuffLeave a comment

I was chatting with a friend the other day who was afraid they have "long COVID" and, based on her symptoms and her doctor's opinion, it's probably the case. We talked at length about the similarities between my own symptoms living with mastocytosis and hers, as well as the recommended treatments, and marveled at how …

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