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 […]
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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
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, […]
Kind offers for evacuation
A wildfire has destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Santa Rosa. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble. Mama and I live just a few miles away from the […]
Banging on our door
After an uneasy night of super strong winds, we were awakened very early this morning by a loud banging on our door. It was our neighbors alerting us to a nearby, […]
Cool new craft book
An awesome new craft book arrived on our doorstep today, and I gave thanks for Sunday delivery! Mama and I have recently become fascinated with metal jewelry stamping and hammering. […]
Elegant touch of beauty
Our favorite pluot farmers let us know that today would conclude Emerald Beaut season so we went to get a last big bag of the glorious fruit. It has been […]
Mama’s birthday beignets
In line with our newest birthday tradition, I took Mama out for beignets at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg today. They were messy and so delicious! Afterward, we spent some […]
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