Mama’s Chanukah Amaryllis
This beautiful red amaryllis was among my Chanukah gifts to Mama. She’s been sending me progress photos and this latest one is stunning! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is her beautiful red amaryllis photo! […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
A switch with a free upgrade
With two free new iPhones and lots of perks, Mama and I officially transferred from AT&T to T-Mobile today. It was a surprisingly arduous process requiring way too much energy […]
Garage-clearing progress
Major progress in the ongoing garage clean-up today. A friend came over and helped me clear a bunch of space by moving boxes, suitcases, and furniture. Yes, there’s still lots […]
Fabulous Ghanaian textiles and a new friend
After receiving Mama’s new glasses and getting them adjusted, we went on a highly anticipated wig-shopping trip. We didn’t have great luck online, so Mama found a local shop where […]
An anonymous donor and a swim
Today I took a huge step in making myself a priority in my own life. I went swimming. By myself. As a caregiver of 12+ years, I feel serious guilt […]
Lovely angel keychain
When checking in for my 62nd immune-suppressing infusion treatment for Crohn’s today, the receptionist Virginia greeted me and gave me this beautiful keychain of an angel. It’s so pretty and […]
Alignment, Connection, Breakthrough
The first three words you see in today’s picture are what you are manifesting for 2024. I saw Alignment, Connection, and Breakthrough. And then Wealth. Here’s to manifesting all four! […]
Comically off track already
This feels like a momentous new year for me. I’m still caregiving, but my role has evolved. My goal this year is to focus on making myself a priority in […]
Making it through 2023
Today makes eight complete years of #OneGoodThing Daily! I didn’t set out to make this my thing. But here we are. This has been another rollercoaster year and my proudest […]
Outdoor brunch treat
The rain held off long enough to enjoy eating brunch on the outdoor patio of a cute family restaurant called Colibri Grill Cafe. Our friend Margo invited me and we […]
