First poppies of the year
These gorgeous California Poppies volunteered themselves right outside our front door. With the rest of the yard still dead and wintery, these flowers are a beautiful hopeful sign of spring! […]
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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 Mama vaccinated
Seeing Mama get vaccinated brought tears to my eyes. This appointment was hard-won. It took endless hours on hold and refreshing websites multiple times daily for the last several weeks. […]
Lime tart in the sun
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was sharing this delightful lime tart while enjoying the midday sun! Can you spot the wannabe thief in the shadow? What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please […]
Feet warmly tucked in
Today was my 36th immune-suppressing infusion and I lucked out with one of my favorite nurses and a private room! Thankfully Portia (my port) cooperated today and everything went smoothly. […]
Cake for eating
When I told Mama I was going to make a cake tonight, she asked why. Though I’m sure she meant was there a holiday or someone I was baking for, […]
Making little clay friends
Playing with clay is one of my favorite de-stressing activities. Past work includes mini clay shoes and tiny busts of our beloved dog. But lately I’ve started making these little […]
Burning down the candle
After years of being one of those people who save nice candles, I’ve finally let myself enjoy burning this pretty peach one to the last bit today. It felt good […]
Grilled cheese apple sandwiches
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was delicious grilled cheese sandwiches with thin slices of Gala apples and Munster and Monterey Jack melted between sliced sourdough! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please […]
Abuelita’s Cocoa
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was making a big pot of Abuelita’s Mexican Hot Chocolate! Yum! It’s been a cocoa kind of week, but this variety has a lovely touch of […]
Long-anticipated meal
After enjoying this mouth-watering meal the night before surgery a year ago, I knew it was the special food I wanted for my birthday. However, the restaurant was closed that […]
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