On the way to chemo...

My chemotherapy appointment was set for two in the afternoon, plenty of time to wander along rural farmland back roads in search of "Squeakers," a trademark item at Appel Farms, a dairy farm that has been producing handmade artisan cheese for thirty years. We had stumbled upon them more than a year ago… today we had real directions – and purpose. We easily found the farm and its cheese shop. They offer 12 Goudas, four cheddars and four fetas. We chose a smoked Gouda, an extra sharp cheddar, and a tub of plain Squeakers, cheese curds that squeak against your teeth as you chew them. Then we set off for BelleWood Acres to find fresh apple cider. We first ran across them – and their Honey Crisp apples and cider - at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market in September. Keeping our eye on the clock we quickly made our purchases, drove back into town, parked in the infusion center parking lot and lunched on Honey Crisp apples and Squeakers. Thus fortified, both physically and in spirit, I faced the needle and another round of chemicals.

… PLM