Monthly Archives: February 2022

Things I love 5/Marmite

Posted on February 28, 2022 by sarahsouthwest

Oh yes, Marmite. Comfort and cosiness in a little round pot. I love it spread thinly on toast – maybe with a topping of cheese. I love it almost crystalline on thick, soft, white bread. I know for certain it … Continue reading →

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A little chemo holiday

Posted on February 24, 2022 by sarahsouthwest

I had a telephone review with my oncologist on Tuesday, and we’ve agreed to defer my next chemo session for a fortnight. I’ve now had 10 doses of docetaxel. It’s kind of OK, but I’m knackered. I feel pretty shit … Continue reading →

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100 things I love/4

Posted on February 21, 2022 by sarahsouthwest

Skylarks Even the name is joyful. We heard our first ones of the year the other day – on a cold, bleak February afternoon, they were there, flinging themselves at the sky. For a moment it was summer, because skylarks … Continue reading →

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100 things I love/3

Posted on February 14, 2022 by sarahsouthwest

Poppadoms. Ridiculous. I do, though. I like things that crunch. I like Indian food: poppadoms and pickles – it’s a classic. Though, thinking about it, I don’t remember ever eating poppadoms when I was actually in India. I remember thalis, … Continue reading →

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100 Things I love /2

Posted on February 7, 2022 by sarahsouthwest

Watching Boba Fett with my son We don’t watch much telly. And I probably wouldn’t choose to watch The Book of Boba Fett left to myself, but somehow it’s become a thing. We watched The Mandalorian, too, so I suppose … Continue reading →

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