Welcome Friends!
We are so happy you are here. What happens when your life goes from ordinary to extraordinary? When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, www.MyNewUsual.com can help the transition to a new kind of normal,…
Thought of the Day – “You Must”
Wise words from an enlightened man...
Hot Child in the City – Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are for the birds. But if you have to deal with it, here's some help. I was lucky enough (yeah, right) to have hot flashes as one of my side effects from the medication that…
For the Caregiver: Taking Care of Your Needs
Here's one from the archives that bears repeating... Being a caregiver is a tough and often thankless job. As a spouse or a parent or a child, taking care of loved ones is a responsibility that is often expected…
“Beautiful Day, Happy to Have Been Here”
The End of Life's Journey We recently saw this floating around on Facebook and Twitter. This link is from the Huffington Post about a woman who took her terminal diagnosis and embraced her last days, even to the point…
Bag O’Fun
Let’s talk about chemo. Chemo is not fun. The night before chemo day was the hardest for me, and actually getting the chemo was no picnic, either. You are there for hours, sometimes the whole day if the clinic is…
Butternut Squash Apple Ginger Soup
Here's a soup sure to tantalize those taste buds, and *BONUS* it is GOOD for you! There's cancer-fighting ginger, beta carotene-filled butternut squash, some protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber in the apple. All good in the 'hood. Give it a…
Happy New Year!
Dear friends, Happy New Year and best wishes from the team at MyNewUsual. May the new year bring you health, happiness and all good things!