New respite help
This wonderful woman Bibi started working with us today providing respite caregiving. Paisley adored her as did Mama! And she left us with a big pot of pasta with chicken […]
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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
Gratefulness is observation
This beautiful book “Grateful” was a gift from a dear friend who celebrated with us this past weekend. The book is filled with quotes from noteworthy people about expressing gratitude […]
Leftover cheese plate goodies
The appetizers for our small celebration this weekend were these delicious, elaborate cheese plates. I loved gathering the varieties of cheeses, meats, crackers, nuts, fruits, veggies, and dip. But sadly […]
So many hugs!
We had our first gathering of a few fully-vaccinated friends this evening. It was a much smaller and modified version of our Annual Summer Garden Party celebrating Mama’s triumph over […]
A sink that drains
In the never-ending parade of home appliances breaking down on us during the pandemic, the latest casualties are the trifecta: kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. We managed without use […]
Finishing the centerpieces
For our annual summer garden party celebrating Mama’s triumph over brain cancer, we usually get red roses from a local farm. But last year I decided to make the flowers […]
Interviewing for respite
Today was a nerve-wracking day as I interviewed potential respite caregivers to assist Mama. I can’t trust my precious cargo to just anyone. But I met a particularly lovely woman […]
Cutest mini calendar ever
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was receiving this adorable little calendar in the mail! It starts in August and each month’s little dog is dressed for the season or holiday. Many […]
Rose assembly line
Before the pandemic, I was creating red felt roses to be centerpieces in our annual garden party. I put the project on hold for nearly a year a half as […]
Pinwheel delight
My love for giant rainbow pinwheels has spread to Mama. Our previous one got destroyed in winter and today we assembled and placed the replacement in our garden. We were […]
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