Much-needed sleepy Friday
This year has been intense—and we’re not even two weeks into it! A high point has been enjoying the overnight company of our beloved visitor More Diane. She and Mama […]
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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 beloved visitor
Mama’s childhood best friend More Diane is visiting us right now. They didn’t know I was taking pictures of them when I captured this beautiful conspiratorial moment between these adorable […]
The cutest baby dinosaur EVER
After a rigorous few days, I was feeling down and berating myself for needing more rest today. And then I received this adorable photo of my baby nephew who is […]
Mama feels like herself
Mama and I were running errands together tonight when she told me that her new glasses and hairdo make her feel like herself again. So that, without question, is the […]
Mama’s Chanukah Amaryllis
This beautiful red amaryllis was among my Chanukah gifts to Mama. She’s been sending me progress photos and this latest one is stunning! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is her beautiful red amaryllis photo! […]
A switch with a free upgrade
With two free new iPhones and lots of perks, Mama and I officially transferred from AT&T to T-Mobile today. It was a surprisingly arduous process requiring way too much energy […]
Garage-clearing progress
Major progress in the ongoing garage clean-up today. A friend came over and helped me clear a bunch of space by moving boxes, suitcases, and furniture. Yes, there’s still lots […]
Fabulous Ghanaian textiles and a new friend
After receiving Mama’s new glasses and getting them adjusted, we went on a highly anticipated wig-shopping trip. We didn’t have great luck online, so Mama found a local shop where […]
An anonymous donor and a swim
Today I took a huge step in making myself a priority in my own life. I went swimming. By myself. As a caregiver of 12+ years, I feel serious guilt […]
Lovely angel keychain
When checking in for my 62nd immune-suppressing infusion treatment for Crohn’s today, the receptionist Virginia greeted me and gave me this beautiful keychain of an angel. It’s so pretty and […]
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