Days of celebration
We’re continuing the celebration of Mama having 80 years! Tonight I baked her favorite spice cake into a two-tiered beauty with cream cheese frosting and paired it with pumpkin ice […]
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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
Mazel tov for Mama’s 80th
Today was a truly awe-inspiring day. We celebrated Mama’s 80th birthday — or in Spanish, she has 80 years, the sound and implication of which she much prefers. After a […]
Full-circle treats
When I was a kid, mama always used to take me out for ice cream after I had to get bloodwork. Now that I’m her caregiver, I like to return […]
Surprising Mama with decorations
Mama has a big birthday coming up this weekend so today I enlisted some help in secret decorating! We put up birthday banners all over the place and then waited […]
No. 51 down
Today was my 51st immune-suppressing infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. I am beyond exhausted and glad it is done. Benny was excellent and helped me through the ordeal. Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Mama’s new puzzle
During our appointment with Mama’s neuro-oncologist last week, she recommended Mama do puzzles as an excellent brain exercise. We found this interesting 300-piece, cat-asleep-on-a-bookshelf design online and it arrived the […]
Virtual service hopping
The Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashana began last night and Mama and I have been celebrating by devouring our homemade round, raisin challah. Today we joined various different online […]
Rosh Hashana blessings
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is receiving a Rosh Hashana care package with blessings from our dear friend More Diane! Wishing all who celebrate a sweet new year! Thank you, More […]
Fun visit with Pat
Our dear friend Pat is in Santa Rosa this weekend and came to visit us! We shared a splendid early birthday lunch for Mama. And then we got to meet […]
Baking for the Jewish new year
For the first time in many years, I was able to make challah from scratch! I baked round raisin challah to celebrate the Jewish new year this weekend. It’s my […]
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