A very Italian evening
Tonight featured our first Italian Aperol Spritz and Bellini of the trip, new friends, and plenty of pasta! Mama and I got together with Noeleta, a fellow Californian we met […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Canal view with a fan
Venice is experiencing an unusual September heat wave — it’s muggy and sticky, and seems to only cool down for a couple hours around 5 a.m. This sort of weather […]
First gelato of the trip
It was another hot and humid day in Venice. Mama and I tried to cool down with a cup of gelato. We chose a peach/apricot flavor, which was very creamy […]
Quick reunion plus tiramisu
Today was our first full day in Venice, and we spent much of it recovering from travel. Mama and I did get to enjoy our lovely garden — and Paisley […]
Arriving safely
Wednesday’s post is a little late because our internal time clocks are all off — we arrived in Venice in the evening after two days of traveling filled with odd […]
A prayer for travel
A dear friend sent this beautiful traveling prayer by Rabbi Naomi Levy to Mama and me. Bless our journey, God. Keep us safe from all harm. Open our eyes to […]
First homegrown cantaloupe
Today’s #OneGoodThing was enjoying our first ever homegrown cantaloupe! The small, cute globe produced juicy and a bit sweet insides, with a strong flavor. Mama and I were very excited to taste […]
Shana Tova
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana began tonight. For all those celebrating, Mama and I wish you a sweet New Year filled with love, laughter, good health, and good fortune! […]
Baked potato bits
Tonight Mama and I shared a simple dinner of baked Japanese white sweet potatoes. They were candy-like, and soft, and melted in our mouths. Best of all, we’ve got tons […]
Smooth new do
Now that I’ve got pixie short hair, I get it cut regularly — something I rarely did with my long locks. I love getting haircuts now because short feels so […]
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