Fancy Hamentashen
Today is the Jewish holiday of Purim and we celebrated by getting Hamentashen cookies from a Jewish deli we love. The flavors in the special Purim Box are Blackberry Thyme, […]
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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
Getting another boost
We recently learned that those who are immunocompromised are recommended to have a second booster shot, particularly if the first booster was more than five or six months prior. So […]
Being a chin rest
After a difficult day medically, I was thrilled to spend some time as Benny’s chin rest. His sweet little head is nestled in the nook of my elbow. He is […]
Breathtaking artwork at the doctor’s office
Mama and I were both entranced by this incredible floor-to-ceiling painting of trees in the medical building waiting room today. Two giant columns—at least 20 feet tall—are painted acrylic on […]
Longer, lighter evenings
Since Mama and I are not morning people, we particularly enjoy the part of the year with more sunlight at night. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is the return of longer, […]
First post surgery walk
Today was the first day I felt up to a short walk in the neighborhood. Recovery from surgery 3.5 weeks ago has been very slow and painful. It’s been a […]
A revolutionary book
I torture myself with Imposter Syndrome. I always have. Even when I got paid for my writing, it felt odd to call myself a writer. And though I’m a lifelong […]
Pre-recorded pep talks from kids
I saw this heartwarming alert going around on social media, but didn’t actually call the pep talk hotline until my best friend texted it to me this afternoon. This is […]
Becoming ironwoman
Along with my regular immuno-suppressive infusion for Crohn’s today, I also had a Vitamin C infusion and my fifth and last iron infusion. The metallic taste wasn’t as bad today […]
Supporting girls!
We celebrated International Women’s Day by purchasing Girl Scout cookies. What a delicious way to support young female entrepreneurs! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is supporting girls! Wishing much luck to […]
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