I did get the strawberries and half were eaten on the walk home.

Peter – thanks :)

Peabody – tell me about the bloat, sistah :( However, I have had some excellent workouts while on steroids. Alas, there go my aspirations for MLB (snort!). Have a great time in Portland!

Bridget – hey, you’re keeping track better than I am :) Yup, now it’s one left and I have mixed feelings about it, but… bring it on and let’s get on with life, yeah?

Rachel – thank you!

Christine – you like that, huh? :) I threw a down jacket on the man so he wouldn’t look too gazelle-like – ha ha ha. I hope you found some good strawberries at the store. Thanks for the good thoughts – they always mean a lot to me!

Michelle – yeah, I have a love-hate relationship with the steroids. I’d just as soon be done with the chemo and never need the steroids again (unless I plan to break out in another random heat rash like I did 20 years ago at that Depeche Mode concert…) ;)

Pam – thanks, I appreciate your thoughts.

Shoshanna – oh my gosh, I don’t even know if they have u-picks around here… I miss those!

Christina – 2 lbs of strawberries in one weekend? You must have no trouble with constipation ;) I have a girlfriend who binge eats based on seasonality: watermelon, blueberries, etc. It’s hilarious.

Maja – Mmm, I hope you like the flank steak recipe. When your fathers are done helping you with your kitchen, I have some hardwood floors I’d love to put in our downstairs guest room :) Will pay with food!! hee hee

Hillary – good on ya!

Tartelette – thank you, dear. I am doing much better now. It’s a no-brainer, isn’t it? Leftover cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream – just about the simplest and happiest way to end a meal :) xxoo

Fanny – ahhhh you are such a riot! Thank you for the offer – oddly, it makes me feel loved :) Your puppy sounds so cute! My girl does not care about pretty or praise, she loves to be filthy and smelly ;)

Melissa – thanks for your sweet comments and for the award, that’s really kind of you :)

WoRC – I don’t know if I’d trust you with a knife if you were hopped up on steroids either! :) Too funny. The biggest dogs are also the biggest weenies when it comes to baths. No wait, cats are worse… Oh, Chandlers! All of the tiny, sweet, dark varieties grown in So Cal are heavenly. I do miss them terribly. Eat a bunch for me!

Laura – a steak is lower maintenance, but a kitten is far more cuddly :)

Bri – thank you so much.

Chez Us – awww, you guys! You really flatter me, especially considering the company! Thank you :) xxoo

Mrs. Ergul – thank you :)

Lori – thanks!

Chez Us – thanks guys. You’re very sweet.