I am Cat, I live on the Isle of Wight, and my life has, over the past 18 months or so, become infinitely more complicated.
Is it pineapple sponge today? is a blog about adapting to having a chronic illness and becoming a carer.
It’s also about food, wildlife, and anything else that crosses my busy mind!
Latest posts
- Multi-screen days
Spanish omelette with salad I didn’t sleep well last night – I kept dreaming of venomous critters biting at my hands and feet, and waking myself by knocking the lamp over, kicking the base of the bed, or coming too… Read more: Multi-screen days - Of feminity and fish
Scandi fish and potatoes Today has been another decent day. Mum’s headache got worse in the early afternoon and she got a bit complain-y, but she perked up when Lady Friday got here and allowed me to sneak away to… Read more: Of feminity and fish - When it all just works
Cheese and leek plait, chips, glazed baby carrots Today was a good day. Mum has been cheerful and funny, making jokes and laughing at mine. She took a mis-delivered letter round to our neighbour, and helped me hang up laundry… Read more: When it all just works - Has anyone got an ark?
Vegetable fried rice It’s been another revoltingly, ridiculously soggy day on the Isle of Wight. It’s been so wet that I wasn’t at all surprised when mum brought in the day’s post and found it needed an hour or so… Read more: Has anyone got an ark? - Gingerly does it
Veg stirfry with veg gyoza; pancakes with blueberries, ginger, and cream Today I had my first – and, as it turns out, last (for now) – online counselling appointment. Mum made an insane amount of fuss about being shut out… Read more: Gingerly does it
Is it pineapple sponge today? 