Hey other Buffista parents - Dylan has been doing a weird thing lately where he puts one or both hands over his eyes as if he's got something in them. When you ask if they hurt he says no. (And he's not rubbing his eyes, just covering them.)

Worth calling the doctor for, or just one of those weird toddler things? I can't see anything wrong myself - no redness or puffiness - so I'm inclined to let it go.

peekabo?

The verdict from the CT scan was that the pain in my face that will not go away is not sinus, but Something Else. Maybe TMJ, although it's never acted like that before. Maybe a side effect of the cancer meds. Maybe neuralgia. Maybe demonic possession. Sigh. I want simple. Why is it never simple?

I'm sorry, Ginger. I hate the no-explanation things. And the pains that won't go away.

I'd let it go. I guess I err on the side of watching and waiting, but if nothing looks red and he's not dizzy or something, I'd think he's fine.

Well, crappity, Ginger. Any plans to narrow it down, or are they just going to leave you hanging?

Aims, that menu sounds Teh Nom.

Aims, there's one thing wrong with your menu.

I'm not going to be eating any of it.

I have a last minute invitation to a spaghetti dinner where I know there won't be much offered in the way of healthy veggies, so I'll bring some. I happen to have fresh mustard greens given to me as a present by a neighbor. But I'm not sure it is an appropriate veggie to bring, because it so strong and may run into more people who hate it than your averge vegetable. So go with Zuchinni/onion/tomato/mushroom medley with italian spicing? Or does someone have a suggestion for a way of preparing mustard greens that would make them a party dish? Maybe Southern style with pork products?

I have a last minute invitation to a spaghetti dinner where I know there won't be much offered in the way of healthy veggies, so I'll bring some

I'd go with a big salad.

I love mustard and all other bitter greens but a lot of people don't.

Any plans to narrow it down, or are they just going to leave you hanging?

The TMJ would send me back to the dentist. I don't have dental insurance, and my dental expenses over the past few years are rapidly closing on five figures. Of course, it's possible that all that work moved the TMJ to a new level. I am not particularly solvent, as my main clients have all cut way back. I'm going to do some TMJ home remedies and see if it improves. (I'd love suggestions.) That would at least tell me that's the problem. After that, it's back to the oncologist to see if trying a different hormone suppressant would help. I didn't suspect that because I started taking the one I'm on about a year ago, and the only side effects were even more and exciting hot flashes and insomnia. However, googling after yesterday's appointment indicates that some of the side effects, like joint pain, can show up months later. More succinctly, fuck cancer.

So go with Zuchinni/onion/tomato/mushroom medley with italian spicing?

Certainly an option. I have some friends who make a lettuce, tomato, and goat cheese salad for every event.