Boston (no tea) party
The fires raging across our city in the last two weeks have left everything covered in ash. We’ve not yet really begun to clean up the outdoor furniture, cushions, etc. […]
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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
Rain in Santa Rosa
I’ve never been so happy to see rain before — even during a drought when we needed it! And that’s because Santa Rosa needs this rain to help put out […]
Just in time
This giant box with a Costco package of toilet paper arrived just in time today. Mama and I had procrastinated putting in our order because we weren’t sure we’d have a […]
My goofy girl
Today’s #OneGoodThing is this goofy look from our sweet Paisley. Each time I see the photo in my camera roll, it makes me smile. I love her so much. Day […]
Slowly resuming life
We needed toilet paper a week ago, but we put off placing our Costco order because we weren’t sure we’d have a house to put it in. Our entire last […]
Spa for our eyes
We’ve been staying indoors to avoid the smoky air from the Santa Rosa wildfire burning not far from us. When we go out at all, Mama and I both wear […]
Staying safe
After a week of daily preparations for evacuation, we needed a rest today. We left everything packed and ready, but we stayed home in comfy pajamas all day. Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Thicker than smoke
It’s been a difficult week in Santa Rosa. For us, it started with a very windy night and then a banging on our door, followed by kind offers for evacuation […]
Free air masks
We are ok. Compared to thousands of others affected by the North Bay fires, we’re very lucky. It’s clear that normal, everyday life has been suspended. All of our thoughts are […]
Making it another day
Today was the third day in a row that Mama and I have gotten up and packed for what feels like the worst vacation ever. We live in Santa Rosa, […]
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