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 […]
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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 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 […]
Sweet surprise on the doorstep
I noticed a flash of blonde hair pass our window this afternoon and I scurried to find this gem of a friend leaving a goody basket on our doorstep! The […]
Access to the garden
Winter weeds had overtaken our entire backyard, impeding Mama’s ability to enjoy our outdoor living space. Tall, sharp, and plentiful, the weeds were beyond what I could physically manage, so […]
The return of respite
We’ve been without our wonderful respite caregiver Bibi for just over three months (due to her continued exposure to Covid at her job). But today it was finally safe again […]
Resuming family walks
Nearly five weeks after surgery, I finally felt up to resuming our family walks in the neighborhood today. The weather was gorgeous—a warm 77-degrees that required hats and short pants. […]
Love in the form of leftovers
A beloved neighbor came to visit and brought us heaping plates of scrumptious food from a family birthday party. The chicken and sides were all delicious, but my favorite was […]
Still loving and smiling
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is still loving and smiling after all we’ve been through! Thanks to my friend, the extraordinary Imani Brown, for sharing this inspiring and cute meme! What […]
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