Raincloud sunset walk
We went for an evening walk in our neighborhood and enjoyed this beautiful sunset. The rain clouds made the sky look ominous, but our stroll was lovely. It felt good […]
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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
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Dena Clover-Vargas
December’s daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, illness, and […]
When self-care is a phone call
It’s Sunday and that means our day must include self-care of some kind. Today that meant a call with my bestie Alyssa. It felt good to admit that I’ve been […]
Fabulous new Netflix show
Mama and I found a new Netflix show to binge today and we are loving it! Starring RuPaul, AJ and the Queen is the story of a drag queen traveling […]
Shabbat shalom 2020
Mama and I welcomed Shabbat tonight by lighting candles and singing blessings over our homemade raisin challah and glasses of our favorite wine! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a lovely […]
Rethinking my stance on brussel sprouts
Yesterday’s immune-suppressing infusion hit me hard and I’ve had a rough day. Thankfully, Mama’s helper Shelby came today. While I rested, she took care of cooking, dishes, grocery shopping, laundry […]
First infusion of the new year
Rather than think about how anxious I was to go for my immune-suppressing IV infusion and use my implanted port again today, I focused on how I’d get to see […]
New Years cut and a cupcake
After decades of having long hair, it feels fantastic to rock a pixie cut. I originally chopped it all off a few years ago; gradually going shorter over time. Today I […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Sasha Appelbaum
December’s daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, illness, and […]
First “Self-Care Sunday” of 2020
Many years ago, I started a tradition of self-care on Sundays to prepare myself for the week ahead. Mama and I now often do home facials, brow maintenance, or whatever […]
#OneGoodThing Daily 