Decanting the pantry
After organizing the fridge yesterday, I refocused my efforts on the pantry once again today. The job is far from complete, but I’m loving the progress. I can’t quite explain […]
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gabriana
Writer/editor, artist/maker, creative organizer, family caregiver, passionate foodie & world traveler, perpetually positive spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with a sweet, wee dog
Organizing the fridge
We’ve been on a big organizing spree since watching The Home Edit on Netflix. Mama and I have read both books by the organizing duo and been applying the strategies […]
Emotional refuge in the garden
I got dressed up to vote yesterday. And today I gardened in pajamas. Balance. Despite a 100-degree heatwave, I needed to be working in the garden today for my own […]
Making our votes count
Today we executed our plan to vote! Mama and I deposited our signed ballots in a secure drop box at the county building. We didn’t even have to get out […]
Fingernails feeling fine
Between fatigue after yesterday’s immune-suppressing infusion and a nearly 100-degree heatwave, we weren’t up to much activity today. But it’s been a while since we’ve had fancy fingernails so I […]
Today makes 33
No, it isn’t my 33rd birthday. Rather, today was my 33rd immune-suppressing infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. I was looking forward to it because my guts have been rather angry […]
Cheerful sunflowers
These sunflowers were all closed up when they came home with me from the farmers’ market on Saturday. But today these beauties exploded in color. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was […]
Seeing a friend’s face, sort of
Though many people seem to have resumed their normal, pre-pandemic lives, that doesn’t feel safe for us yet. Mama and I are still avoiding any indoor activities that aren’t medically […]
An awesome mug in the mail
This fantastic mug arrived in the mail today. It’s the second surprise Amazon package with no note we’ve received this week, but this time I guessed the sender correctly. Many […]
Beautiful morning at the market
Today was probably my last trip to the farmer’s market until next year. I’ll miss my recent Saturday morning excursions, but our cherished Emerald Beaut pluot season is ending and […]
