Zinnia seedlings
It’s that magical time of year when the seeds we planted begin sprouting! The first to emerge this year are the zinnias. What a joy to watch them grow! Today’s […]
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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
Beautiful surprise on our walk
During our family walk around the neighborhood this evening, we were stopped by this lovely neighbor named Noi who wanted to give Mama this gorgeous flowering plant. Mama and I […]
April intentions
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is setting April intentions: “Make time for myself. Nourish my mental health. Listen to my gut. Get more sunshine. Protect my energy. Embrace change & growth.” […]
Artist date at the park
Three weeks ago I began reading The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and following the main tenets of writing Morning Pages and taking myself on weekly Artist Dates. I’ve found […]
Chocolate mousse eggs
Last fall we discovered tiny chocolate mousse cakes shaped like pumpkins at Trader Joe’s; sadly we only got one little box before they sold out. So I was thrilled to […]
Flowers surviving winter
Nearly all of our garden died off this past winter, even the plants that were supposed to make it. But we discovered these cute little coral red petunias lasted through […]
Maple leaves return
These beautiful Japanese Maple leaves have returned on the tree just outside our bedroom windows. I love how the leaves give my room a soft green tint, even on rainy […]
A better grip
A number of everyday items are difficult to hold if you have pain in your hands. We’ve tried several solutions and then I remembered a foam tube I got in […]
Seed planting day
Seed planting always feels like a bold act of self care. I’m committing to caring for these seeds and watching them grow. Today I planted cucumbers, Italian basil, Thai basil, […]
An Italian reunion
A dear friend I met a decade ago in Venice, Italy shared a photo of himself in San Francisco yesterday. I immediately commented, hoping to connect, as we live just […]
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