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 […]
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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
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 […]
A sleeping Boston
A year ago today was the beginning of the end for our sweet Abby. Saying goodbye to her was impossible and heartbreaking. As we approach the anniversary of her death, […]
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 […]
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 […]
