Wild, wacky flower
This crazy bulb started blooming again and we are loving it! Though we enjoy this flower’s brief appearance in our garden each summer, we can never remember what it is […]
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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
The return of hugs
Now that Mama and I are vaccinated, we’re slowly starting to get together with friends again. The best part is the return of hugs!!! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was hugging […]
The cutest chair thief
Our sweet girl Paisley likes to claim all comfy spots for herself. When I briefly vacated my chair to use the bathroom, she took it over and wouldn’t give it […]
Pot of comfort
Neither Mama nor I were feeling well today. After much rest and bottomless ginger ales, we decided we needed Jewish penicillin aka matzo ball soup. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was […]
Fireworks from friends
Multiple friends sent photos or video of fireworks they saw today and it was so nice to be included. This beautiful photo is from a fellow caregiver friend on the […]
Fixing the shade
Given the typically mild winters where we live, our backyard set-up doesn’t change a lot by season. However, this past year, strong winds tore up the sarongs providing shade over […]
A mellow soundtrack
After an extensive day, Paisley conked out in her car seat and provided a comforting soundtrack of gentle snores for the long ride home. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was the […]
First Sun Golds of the Summer
After yesterday’s infusion, I was completely wiped out and woke feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. I spent the day resting and finally made it out to our […]
The perfect infusion day dress
Figuring out what to wear to my hours-long immune-suppressing infusions (to treat Crohn’s) is always a hassle as I balance pain, comfort, and temperature issues. I used to have to […]
A proper hedge
We planted small star jasmine plants in front of our house many years ago; they’ve since turned into a massive, wild hedge that regularly falls onto the ramped walkway. We […]
