Frozen lemonade with nectarine
The heat started to creep in today and temperatures reached the low 90s. To cool down, we made frozen lemonade with fresh nectarine. It was as easy as pouring lemonade, […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Colorful gladdies
This is our first season growing gladiolus. We got a pack of bulbs at the dollar store in spring. We have been thrilled with the gorgeous blooms and surprised at […]
Overdue heart-to-heart
Tonight I had the opportunity to catch up on life with my lifelong bestie Alyssa. So much has happened recently and it had been ages since we’d had time for […]
Visiting the Bachelor Buttons
We’re growing these cute little Bachelor Button flowers from seeds this year. We’ve never planted these delicate, periwinkle-colored blooms before but found an old packet of seeds to try. They’re […]
A pleasure to read
I’ve been trying to read at least one book per month this year and so far I’ve exceeded my goal! Today I finished reading my August novel, It’s Been A […]
Guard Boston on duty
This adorable sign arrived in the mail today, a gift from a dear friend. As I opened it, I looked down and saw Benny guarding the door and burst out […]
Book Lovers Day
August 9th is National Book Lovers Day. From our book-loving family to yours, happy reading! What are you reading? Drop us a recommendation in the comments! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama […]
Cucumbers to share
After forgetting to harvest for a couple of days, Mama and I discovered our cucumber plant had 14 large offerings. This isn’t the first time we’ve accidentally grown an insane […]
A year of Benny
Today is Benny’s first Gotcha Day with us and I’m so grateful he’s a part of our family. I’m proud to report he’s no longer skin-and-bones and has even put […]
Free shred event
Every year a local credit union holds a free shred-a-thon and it’s the decluttering event of the season! This was our first one since pre-pandemic. Mama and I saved up […]
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