Mama and I had planned on making another trip to our local library today, but we just weren’t feeling up to it. However, our books were due and we encountered technical difficulties trying to use the online system. Thankfully, Mama and I were able to reach a very helpful librarian by phone, who renewed all of…
Mama and I fell in love with pear juice while we were traveling in Italy and so we were thrilled to find it available back home in California. This Santa Cruz Organic Pear Nectar doesn’t disappoint. It tastes like drinking a sweet, juicy pear, but even better. Mama and I could not stop exclaiming over…
Our neighbor Salvatore helped me replace our broken gate latch and assemble a carport today. The gate latch has been an ongoing nightmare with constant repairs, leaving us trapped inside or locked outside on regular occasions. After months of great difficulty finding a latch compatible with our unusual gate set-up, I was immensely grateful for…
Our favorite local art supplies store held a free Pen and Ink Demonstration this morning, led by artist Tony Guaraldi-Brown. Mama and I enjoyed learning about the various techniques and materials used in his incredibly detailed illustrations. Our small class was lively and full of thoughtful questions. We appreciated Tony’s approach to making art, and…
Today I had the utter joy of getting my hair cut by my fabulous stylist. I loved visiting with him and I adore my new do! Today’s #OneGoodThing was a lovely new haircut! Many thanks to Matthew at Ritual Salon in Santa Rosa!!! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! Day 46 of 365. And…
Though I don’t have a romantic Valentine, today was still a day filled with love in our home. The morning started with a glorious snuggle fest with Paisley, and then a cup of chai in bed. Mama and I exchanged heartfelt cards; I even hid a funny one inside her schoolbag. Mostly it was a gentle…
Today my garage procrastination ended. Dealing with this mess has been on my back burner for years, filling me with dread and guilt. Our garage was a nightmare. I never finished unpacking when Mama and I moved here 4.5 years ago; I stopped because I ran out of space. Before today’s massive overhaul, there was…
As Mama and I sat together in the living room and rehashed our day to find the joy, we realized that it was highly productive but rather boring. “I’m pretty sure I’ve already written a post like that,” I told Mama. Four years in on this daily #OneGoodThing project, it is getting harder not to…
Besides the cold and rain, winter gets us down with its endless citrus and lack of juicy, sweet stone fruits. These lovelies are typically only available to us in summer. However, while at our local organic grocer on Friday, I discovered these mouth-watering gems. Mama and I have been cherishing each bite of white nectarine…
After an unusually busy week for us, Mama and I desperately needed a day of rest. And after days of rain, we were happy to enjoy a bit of sun in our backyard as well. This change in weather meant that I also seized the opportunity to do a bit of gardening. I cut crossing…
We got slammed by rain today in Santa Rosa — except that Mama and I had the incredible luck of missing the worst of the raging storm by mere minutes. Mama, Paisley, and I watched the torrential downpour from inside the chiropractor’s office, where we were thrilled to see our favorite office staff member. Tess is…
Friday is frequently my grocery day, and over the last few years, I’ve gotten to know many of the staff at my local organic market. Though it qualifies as an errand, these lovely people make it enjoyable. From Robert, who suggests new cheeses we’d enjoy, to Dillon, who gives us the inside scoop on the…
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