Getting through scope day
I’m feeling fragile after a colonoscopy today. I’m just glad the awful prep is done. Mostly I’m thankful to those who made the ordeal possible. Thanks to our friend Bonnie […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Less horrible prep
I’m accidentally overdue for the colonoscopy needed to monitor my Crohn’s Disease. So now it’s tomorrow. For the first time, I am able to do the Gatorade-Miralax prep instead of […]
Reflections in puddles
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is seeing these beautiful trees reflected in puddles during a short neighborhood walk! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day […]
Box of beautiful oranges
This lovely box of fresh oranges arrived on our doorstep today—a wonderful surprise from Mama’s lifelong friend Diane. Such a beautiful burst of color on this dreary day! Plus there […]
Crispy Chicken Ramen
I’ve been craving my ramen for weeks and we finally made it happen tonight. This delicious Shoyu Ramen with Chicken Karaage (crispy chicken) was flavorful and packed with noodles, bamboo, […]
Heartwarming novel set on a bus
Mama recently finished reading The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson and recommended it strongly. She was right—it’s a fantastic story set on a bus in London. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is a heartwarming novel […]
This face makes infusions better
Today was my 54th immune-suppressing IV infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. My boy Benny came along for support. Seeing his sweet face and feeling his warmth against me made it […]
A meme day
Sometimes you find a meme that just captures your day perfectly. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is a meme day! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness […]
Late-blooming Amaryllis
We’ve been watching this Amaryllis grow for nearly two months. It never got as tall as past ones, but these glorious flowers have finally appeared. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is our late-blooming Amaryllis! What was […]
Cutting up magazines
In preparation to make vision boards for 2023, Mama and I have been cutting up old magazines this weekend. We’ve each now got a stack of pictures and words that […]
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