Painting positively
We began repainting the interior walls of our home during the pandemic, but we ran out of energy before we could finish. A friend helped us today and we painted […]
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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 good infusion day
Today was infusion day and it went pretty well. A friend gave me a ride so that made the whole day easier. I got lucky with a private room and […]
Self-Care for Caregivers
I won a signed copy of this book, Self-Care for Caregivers by Susanne White, at a recent virtual caregivers event and it arrived today along with a lovely inscription and […]
Mixing green paints for mental health
In an ongoing effort to boost my mental health and feed my creative soul, I’ve begun painting with acrylics on canvas again. I’m playing around with creating a self-portrait surrounded […]
Smelling the honeysuckle
This gorgeous honeysuckle just started blooming in our front yard and it smells divine! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is smelling the honeysuckle! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in […]
Getting our votes in early
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is getting our votes in early for next week’s election! The future of rights in our country is at stake! Vote!!! What was your #OneGoodThing today? […]
2,500-DAY STREAK
Despite the stress, pain, and anguish of both being a caregiver and dealing with my own chronic illnesses, I have managed to find something good in the day for the […]
Mama finished her first puzzle
In late September Mama’s neuro-oncologist recommended she start doing puzzles as a brain exercise and she has been loving it! No one else is allowed to touch the puzzle because […]
Caregiver virtual cafe
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This morning I attended a Caregiver Virtual Cafe where I learned about many different resources and self-care. It was nice to hear from others […]
Baking cake once more
It’s been a while since I’ve baked our favorite Italian pear and bittersweet chocolate cake. This is always my go-to bake when I’m feeling down. I was finally able to […]
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