A down day
Fireworks have been going off behind my right eye all day. If it weren’t so painful, it might be pretty. Like a kaleidoscope. But no, today has been awful. My […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
13 fewer pills to swallow
Since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease in May, I’ve been taking about 40 pills a day to try to get my symptoms under control. Thankfully, some of the pills […]
Post-celebratory rest
After such a busy day celebrating Mama’s big birthday, we crashed today. We were beyond wiped out from the heat and activity and just needed a day of rest. Today’s […]
Mama’s birthday adventures
Today was momentous because my amazing Mama turned 75! Not only is three-quarters of a century impressive, but she wasn’t expected to see this birthday. Having beaten the odds makes […]
Alternative celebrations
Today was the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. It began last night and ended at sundown. Traditionally this day is spent fasting and praying at the synagogue. Neither Mama nor […]
Live-streaming the Rabbi
Tonight begins the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. For many, many years, Mama and I went to services on this night. For the last several years, we have been unable […]
Wonderful, reliable friend
Yesterday I had another colonoscopy to monitor what’s happening with my Crohn’s Disease. The day is mostly a horrible blur of drinking a gallon of laxatives and becoming severely dehydrated […]
Strange little silver lining
I’m having a colonoscopy tomorrow so I’ve been on a clear liquid diet today. No food meant no medication. It was a nice break from my usual 36 pills! Today’s […]
Lovely lunch dates and more
Today I had two gorgeous, witty lunch dates — Mama and our sweet friend Bobbie. We brought take-out from her favorite local Italian place, and she made iced tea and her […]
Our favorite dancer won
Tonight was the finale of our longtime favorite TV show: So You Think You Can Dance. Mama and I have been watching every summer since the show began. We even […]
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