Lovely cards streaming in
The first holiday cards of the season brought us immense joy earlier this month, so I asked (on Facebook) if anyone else had room for us on their mailing lists. […]
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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 long way from bubble gum
When I was a kid, Mama used to take me out for ice cream following any blood work or shots. I’ve never been good with needles so the ice cream […]
The full menorah
For the first time in ages, Mama and I actually lit the menorah EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! This is a major accomplishment for us, as somehow we often forget a night […]
7th night delights
Despite not leaving our home or hosting a holiday gathering, this Chanukah has been very social for us. Mama and I lit candles over FaceTime with dear family friends in […]
Chanukah feast without the work
Normally I love to make brisket and homemade latkes, but there is nothing normal about this year and frankly, I haven’t been up to it. So when our friend Margo […]
Virtual Chanukah and a walk
Our neighborhood walks have been on hold for the last few days as a kidney infection and migraine took me down. But today I didn’t wake up in misery, so […]
Interfaith candle lighting online
Mama and I lit the Chanukah candles tonight with our wonderful friend Nissa, who lit her Advent Wreath candles. Our virtual celebration was lovely and we enjoyed seeing Nissa again, […]
Stained glass peacock and a FaceTime Chanukah
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was this gorgeous stained glass peacock that I got her for Chanukah—AND—that we got to light candles over FaceTime with my best friend and her husband! […]
Shabbat plus Chanukah
After a difficult, pain-filled day, today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was watching the Shabbat and Chanukah candles burn down! Shabbat shalom and happy 2nd night of Chanukah! What was your #OneGoodThing […]
First night of Chanukah 2020
When the sun went down, I finally dragged our holiday box from the garage. After such a doozy of a year, I didn’t feel much like decorating. Mama and I […]
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