A Purim package
Bringing sweet treats to the senior home was one of my favorite parts of the Jewish holiday Purim when I was a kid. The little packages, called Mishloach Manot, were […]
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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
Day at the coast
Today’s sunny adventures took us on a drive along the coast! Mama and I enjoyed the breathtaking views. Then the sounds of the waves crashing lulled her into an oceanside […]
Home haircut time
It has been an entire year since a professional has cut our hair and a few months since I’ve done it. I miss the experience in the salon chair, but […]
Restaurant Week at home
As curious foodies, Mama and I are always intrigued by Sonoma County Restaurant Week. We’ve mostly skipped it because we avoid crowds and loud dining atmospheres. But this year, because […]
Our newest little Boston
We’ve been searching for a year for another little Boston Terrier rescue to add to our family, but sadly haven’t found our match yet. In the meantime, we got this […]
Cleaned and oiled Staten
It’s been a while since we’ve seen our kitchen counter entirely, but today I made it happen! After clearing off everything that’s piled up, I oiled our lovely wood island, […]
Celebrating National Caregivers Day
Today, the third Friday in February is National Caregivers Day. As a caregiver for nearly 10 years, my role is vast and includes everything from health advocate to personal care […]
Something grand to anticipate
Early on in my caregiving role, I realized that Mama and I are better when we have something to look forward to. We enjoy anticipating adventure—from seeing Trevor Noah live […]
A meal for the week
This delicious Chicken Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake will be feeding us all week! Thankfully yesterday I had the spoons to make a giant batch to last for days. The first […]
A reminder to giggle
Today’s mail included this adorable ‘Pugs and Kisses’ card from my dear friend Jesse. The note inside asks me to tell him something that made me giggle this last week, […]
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