Planting our homegrown starters
The first of the seeds we started in tiny peat pots were ready to be planted this evening. Cucumbers and two types of zucchini were nestled into their seasonal home […]
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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 signed, advance book!
I recently won an early copy of my favorite author’s new book and I’ve been eagerly watching out the window for possible delivery. It arrived today and I was beyond […]
Immunosuppression in the era of Coronavirus
I went to the hospital and had my immune system suppressed today. It’s a Crohn’s Disease treatment I’ve been doing regularly for the last two-and-a-half years. In this era of […]
Cloud-like duvet and fresh sheets
With temperatures in the 80s this week, it was time to switch out Mama’s heavy, velvety duvet cover for a lighter one. The cloud-like ruching is the perfect backdrop for […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Elysse Applebaum
This daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know last December. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, […]
Finishing the garden box overhaul
A back-wrenching project that’s taken four months to complete is now done and it feels amazing! Gophers previously breached the wire at the bottom of our garden box and ate […]
All of the purple flowers
Mama and I have been spending more time in our garden lately. These stunning beauties brightened our day and we hope they bring cheer to you too! Can you tell […]
Love passed over the fence
Day 115 of 366. And Day 1,576 in a row (here’s the first 366, & the following 365, & the third year of 365 good things, & the 4th year […]
An essential adjustment
Mama and I are about to begin our 9th week of sheltering at home in isolation (a bit longer than our fellow Californians because of our weakened immune systems), but […]
Clematis blooming
Mama and I enjoyed a bit of fresh air and sunshine in our garden today. With Shelter-at-Home continuing, we find ourselves immensely grateful for our outdoor living space. Each time […]
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