Feeling our feelings
Our beloved Paisley passed away yesterday and the overwhelming feeling was shock. Today the sadness has set in and both Mama and I stayed in and let the tears flow. […]
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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 tribute to our girl
Our beloved 11.5-year-old rescue dog Paisley passed away peacefully early this morning. Paisley was stubborn, loving, and funny right until the end. We will miss her terribly. It comforts me […]
An outlet for the ughhhh
For nearly three thousand days in a row, I’ve faithfully shared something good in the day on this blog. But I’m only human. And I need an outlet for the […]
Dropping off hugs
Despite heavy rain, I had errands that had to get done today. When I finished, I surprised Mama at her Assisted Living apartment with yummy treats, a flowering potted plant, […]
Backyard basking with Benny
After cleaning dog poop in the backyard, I was exhausted and sank onto this bench. Benny, of course, joined me immediately. We took a few minutes to enjoy the warm […]
Being ok with just existing
As a chronically ill person, my big excursion to the city on Saturday took a MASSIVE toll on me. I’ve barely made it out of bed since getting home. I’m […]
A bright idea
This ingenious little motion-sensor light sticks to the door and illuminates the keyholes beautifully! Now that I regularly park inside the garage, I enter the house through this very dark […]
Meeting Vir Das at The Masonic
This Saturday night I have finally taken myself out on a date—something that’s languished on my personal to-do list for more than a year. Comedian Vir Das has several specials […]
A virtual Crafty Hour
Today I got to join a virtual Crafting Hour with the incredible people behind Craftcation Business & Makers Conference! Lucky for me, the Zoom event sort of turned into a […]
The best instead of what’s left
Today was a mental health day for me. My focus was on taking care of myself. Today that included a new therapy intake appointment, which was emotionally draining. But it […]
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