Water door excitement
This morning we woke up to the news that we’ll get to arrive at our Venice apartment by its garden’s water door! This is a thrilling, new experience for us […]
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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
Successful pre-trip chemo
Today was my 10th chemo infusion for Crohn’s Disease. I started the treatment 13 months ago, and I’m finally feeling a bit more regular. I typically seem to get a […]
Celebrating makers
Mama and I have been enjoying watching “Making It” — a reality competition for crafters and makers. Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman host the NBC show, which aired its finale […]
We’re going back!
It’s official! We’re going back to our beloved Venice, Italy! And we leave next week! Mama and I have been researching and planning for the last few weeks, but essentially […]
Last of the crepe myrtle
This year’s crepe myrtle season was brief, blooming late and staying only a short while. Most of the flowers are dead and gone, but this one glorious cluster still brightens […]
Paisley’s pint-sized friend
A trip to our new chiropractor today helped my migraine pain enough that I was able to take Mama to pick up a new pair of sandals. That’s where we […]
Retiring early
I overdid it on my errands today and was not surprised when a migraine struck. So this evening, I took a bath and went to bed. Today’s #OneGoodThing was retiring early. Sorry […]
Spot-on fortunes
Today’s #OneGoodThing was receiving these spot-on fortunes with Mama! What are they trying to tell us? You’ll find out tomorrow. The background is a hint! Day 242 of 365. And Day 973 in […]
Extra minty ice cream
We recently discovered that our local liquid nitrogen ice cream makers are happy to create custom pints for us at no extra charge. Mama and I picked up one of […]
Optical goddess rescue
Mama got her glasses fixed permanently today! They broke last month on the morning of our special garden party. Our friend Michelle, who we became friends with at our local Kaiser […]
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