Friends and colleagues have inquired about visiting. I am only seeing close friends at this time. If you do not have my home address, feel free to email me.
Instructions for Visitors
– No viral illness. Please do not come over if you’re not feeling well, anyone in your household is ill, you had recent exposure to Covid or flu, or you have symptoms of any other viral illness.
– No animal dander. I am very allergic to dogs and cats. If you have a pet at home, please wash your clothes and put them in a hot dryer for 20 minutes before you come over. (Heat destroys the dander.)
– No tree nuts. I have a serious allergy to tree nuts.
– No perfume. I have become sensitive to strong smells. Please do not wear perfume or other strong fragrances when you visit me.
– Mind the time. I get tired easily.
– Attunement. I am dealing with a serious illness and a poor prognosis. I might look and sound the same on the outside, but I do not feel the same on the inside.
Food or Gifts
It is truly not necessary to bring anything when you visit me; your presence and your friendship is delightful. And folks have inquired about bringing food or gifts, so I made a list of my preferences and needs.
Restrictions
– I’m on a low sodium and low fat diet
– I’m counting carbs (I can have some, just not a lot)
– I have a serious allergy to tree nuts, shellfish, and many tropical fruits (including avocado, melon, papaya, and kiwi)
– I’m sensitive to gluten and dairy so I try to avoid them, but I’m not truly allergic to them
– I’m repulsed by anything with a strong smell
I am now on a very restrictive medical diet. Here are some foods that I can eat:
Homemade Foods
– Soup with vegetables and/or beans (low salt, low fat)
– Cooked veggies
– Roasted chicken (low salt)
– Rice or quinoa
– Turkey, lamb, or chicken burgers or meatballs (low salt, low fat)
Grocery Store
– Dark chocolate without nuts (it’s okay if nuts are processed in the same facility)
– Organic apples, pears, raspberries, blueberries, or nectarines
Fava (only open for lunch)
– Plate with chicken; no bulgar (sub sweet potatoes)
Razan’s Organic Kitchen
– Chicken shish kebab wrap
Cha-Ya
– Cha-Ya Delight
– Agedashi Tofu
Goop Kitchen
– GP’s Turkey Bolognese
– Turkey Meatballs
– Little Gem Caesar Salad with chicken
Flowers
What works best for me is flowers that have a low-pollen count: orchids, roses, carnations, dahlia, snapdragons, or any kind of bulbs (daffodils, iris, ranunculus, tulips).
Gifts
I really appreciate Spotify playlists or recommendations for TV shows and movies. I also like tarot decks and sacred stones (polished minerals).