Getting what’s needed
Earlier this week, I told you how I had a moment of clarity in the bathtub about the need to update loved ones. Today I finally sent a detailed email explaining why […]
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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
A mini milestone
Nosy Parker has hit 200 blog posts! A notice from my phone’s WordPress app alerted me to the mini milestone. When I swiped on the alert, I got this little […]
A new paint job on my toes
I’ve found that few things in life give you an immediate mood boost like a pedicure. This wasn’t my best paint work (check out my toes to the left), but just […]
Clarity in the bathtub
I find a good soak in the tub often comes with the perk of clearing my mind. It can help me focus, solve a problem or break through writer’s block. Today’s […]
Downton Abbey wraps beautifully
It was the end of an era; tonight was the final episode of Downton Abbey. The Nosy Parker family has religiously watched each of the six seasons. We love the […]
Do you own an axe?
Our friend Julie the chimney goddess stopped by this afternoon. We met her almost by a fluke; her company had the best deal on a chimney inspection when we moved […]
Abby’s fan club at the vet
The Nosy Parker family was back at the vet today to resume Abby’s rehab (underwater treadmill). Poor baby has now torn the ligaments in both her back knees and is having […]
Giggles and snorts
So it turns out that when your Vitamin B12 level reaches a point where it’s undetectable, it takes a while (like MONTHS!) to start feeling better and getting any energy back. […]
Signs of spring
Santa Rosa’s crepe myrtle-lined streets helped us fall in love with this town when we were house hunting 1½ years ago. Mama especially loves these trees so we planted one […]
A plethora of parsley
I’ve never been a great gardener. No green thumb here. Seriously. I killed more than one cactus during college. So it absolutely shocks me that our potted herb garden is […]
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