My knee pain and sciatica reached a crescendo the last few weeks, making it difficult to stand, walk, or sit. In case you're paying attention, that just about covers everything. I felt quite sorry for myself until a package arrived from the marvelous Callipygia at Foodchair. Why did I receive a package from her? Because she's really swell (as they say in old timey films), and also because I'm a loyal reader of her blog. So, there are two reasons to read her blog. You could wind up opening a package of sensory delights that improves any bad day. But, most importantly, you should read her blog because dear Callipygia is one of those rare people who captures life in words and paintings. Loyal readers (that would me) know to get a cup of coffee, ignore the phone, and sit back to leisurely read her posts, the better to enjoy the whole experience. Not only that, she illustrates her posts with her own art work!
So, I didn't need to receive a package to appreciate her, but who doesn't enjoy getting gifts in the mail? The first thing I noticed was how woodsy the package smelled before I opened it. Green scents are my favorite, so I was delighted with the Cedar soap. It makes me feel like I'm backpacking again in the Sierras, when I use it. And then--she sent me chocolate! It's hard to pay attention to your pain when you're chewing on one of these bars. I ate the milk chocolate bar for breakfast, and the dark chocolate for lunch. And I washed my hands with the soap. On the same day.
I assure you that eating those chocolate bars lifted my mood a greatly. I loved them both, but the milk chocolate tasted a bit better than the dark one. Well done Harry And David.
Then two days later, on Friday, I found even better pain relief--two big shots of cortisone injected into my knees. Fabulous. Thank you modern pharmacology, and Callipygia. I wish I had another one of those chocolate bars.
I'm blushing from here, thank you for your exuberant praise! As for the package, it was a delight to send I'm thrilled it arrived on a day you really needed it. I definitely think I read somewhere that chocolate helps sciatica...
Posted by: Callipygia | March 02, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Hooray for chocolate! (And cortisone shots too.) Sorry to hear you are still feeling crummy. I hope you'll figure out what to do about it soon.
Posted by: Kalyn | March 02, 2008 at 03:46 PM
When I ws young, my mother used to tell me that Hershey bars had medicinal qualities. I thought she was nuts, but I went along -- after all, chocolate is chocolate! Now that I'm the age my mother was then, I know exactly what she means. Chocolate really does make you feel better, no matter what ails. And how sweet of Callipygia to send you such a wonderful treat.
Posted by: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | March 02, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Yippee for swell bloggers, they have a knack for knowing what you need either virtually or real life (cortisone shots not being bad either). I love that wrapper! Too cute!
Hang in there!
Posted by: baking soda | March 02, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Isn't she a sweetie? I'm off to get to know her blog!
And I hope you feel better soon, Sher!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | March 03, 2008 at 05:34 AM
Glad the chocolate and shots helped, now I'll hope for permanent relief! A chocolate package: is that the universe taking care of us! Great to have friends.
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | March 03, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Yum. I love receiving packages in the mail, and the contents of your looks heavenly. I hope you feel better soon, Sher!
Posted by: kristi | March 04, 2008 at 03:47 AM
How nice of her! I will give her a visit after telling you that with your chocolate you should have a nice glass of say, Zinfandel to chase the pain away! I do hope you knees are doing better:)
Posted by: Deb | March 04, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Certainly this one would bring on some happiness! I love getting mail, it always brightens up the day to receive non-bills :-)
Posted by: Cakespy | March 05, 2008 at 09:51 AM
I hope you'll feel better soon! That's so nice of her...
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | March 05, 2008 at 11:19 PM
mmmmm...yummy! That will definitely make you forget your aches and pains for a little while! Glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: Glenna | March 06, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Aww, that is so thoughtful and sweet. I'm sorry to hear about your sciatica, I have it too and it sucks. Not to mention how funny it makes us walk, eh?
Hang in there!
((((HUGS))))
Posted by: Jennifer | March 09, 2008 at 12:12 PM