Growing an apt plant for a friend
We’ve been growing Morning Glory flowers over an arched trellis in our garden for years. And it often makes me think of our friend, the extraordinary Gloria Rubio-Verduzco, the artist […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Alien returns to garden
This alien flower is actually a Peruvian Daffodil. But we didn’t know that for a long time. And then once we learned the name, we promptly forgot. This year we […]
My turn to puzzle on Staten
For most of the last year, a portion of Staten (our kitchen island) has been occupied with Mama’s puzzles. Now that she’s got her own place, it was my turn […]
Expanding my reasons for gardening
Having nurtured our garden for Mama’s benefit, it’s felt odd for me to continue since she moved. Thankfully, I was motivated to keep it nice for our recent party. This […]
A visit and sushi with Jenny
Our friend Jenny and her youngest son were passing through Santa Rosa and stopped for a visit. They brought our favorite sushi and we used one of the private dining […]
Juicy peach with Grand Marnier sauce
Today’s #OneGoodThing is enjoying a juicy, organic white peach with delicious Grand Marnier sauce left over from our party last weekend! Thanks to our friend Ellen who made this delicious sauce!!! […]
Bringing FroYo to Mama
Mama is slowly recuperating from her fall injuries. It’s been a difficult week and we’re both exhausted. I brought her favorite peanut butter frozen yogurt and color-changing spoons when I […]
My turn at the hospital and a Gyro
Today was another round of my IV immuno-suppressive treatment for Crohn’s Disease. After yesterday’s long day at the ER with Mama, this was a much more relaxing day at the […]
Getting through an ER visit
Life was supposed to be a bit calmer right about now, but apparently, the universe missed the memo. My dear Mama ended up in the ER today, after her second […]
Enchanting garden
This is our garden all lit up for our party a couple of nights ago. It’s a peak summertime garden moment and I love how magical it feels. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is […]
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