Starting the year off right. With yummy soy.

What is soy, anyway? Were people meant to consume this stuff? It's a point of debate, but while others discuss the history of soybeans, I'm drinking them. The texture is as close to cow's milk as I can get right now, after going dairy-free. I am currently allergic to dairy products, according to Aberdeen's allergy & immunology doctor (that's right, there's just one.) I saw him for tests after being swamped with a bevy of unpleasant symptoms, including brain fog -- sure, blame it on milk -- breathing difficulty, really bad heartburn, and gastrointestinal activities I won't go into detail about. Giving up milk wasn't too bad at first, but now I'd consider committing crimes if I could just have some chocolate again. (I've heard there's a really expensive French dark chocolate that's dairy-free and actually good-tasting. If I really get desperate, maybe I'll order some online.) I do feel more clearheaded without my five-times-a-day dairy panacea -- lattes, cereal and chai -- but several of the other symptoms haven't gone away. I'll see Dr. Luzier again tomorrow. I have a list of discussion points ready, and among them the question: Will I be able to have dairy again? Ever? Stay tuned ...