Seeing a friend’s face, sort of
Though many people seem to have resumed their normal, pre-pandemic lives, that doesn’t feel safe for us yet. Mama and I are still avoiding any indoor activities that aren’t medically […]
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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
An awesome mug in the mail
This fantastic mug arrived in the mail today. It’s the second surprise Amazon package with no note we’ve received this week, but this time I guessed the sender correctly. Many […]
Beautiful morning at the market
Today was probably my last trip to the farmer’s market until next year. I’ll miss my recent Saturday morning excursions, but our cherished Emerald Beaut pluot season is ending and […]
Home spa night
Sunday is usually our designated day for self-care, but sometimes other days just call for it. Today was one of those days. The pampering included home pedicures, facials, and brow […]
The kindness of Trader Joe’s staff
Mostly I haven’t minded getting everything we’ve needed online during the pandemic, but one of the few stores I actually miss and can’t shop online is Trader Joe’s. I didn’t […]
Our plan to vote
Our permanent absentee ballots arrived in the mail today and we are excited to execute our plan to vote! Having already received our sample ballots last month, Mama and I […]
Endless bowls of Biryani
We ordered a feast of Indian food for delivery several days ago. Mama and I have been enjoying Biryani every day, but there’s still leftover! It’s become a joke now that […]
Mysterious gift of spice cake mix
Two boxes of Mama’s favorite spice cake mix arrived in the mail today, but there was no note about the sender. I actually double-checked Amazon to make sure I hadn’t […]
Expanding our palate
Before my recent trip to the ER, I filled our freezer with microwavable meals for Mama just in case I got hospitalized. Since most of the meals that I cook […]
Historic end to flooding in Venice!
We awoke this morning to news of no more flooding in Venice. Flood barriers have finally held the waters back from inundating the beautiful city we love. This was a […]
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