Emerald Beaut season has begun
Our favorite fruit—the Emerald Beaut pluot—is finally in season! I went to the farmers’ market today hoping it was time. What a joy to see our favorite farmers again! I […]
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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
Trying to find a new rhythm
These last two months since our separation of living quarters have been very challenging for me. My health has not been great and caregiver burnout is not cured overnight. Seeing […]
Seeking self-compassion
It’s only been two months since Mama and I had a separation of living quarters. I’m still struggling with compassion and patience for my own healing. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is seeking […]
Me and Mr. Popular
Today was my 59th immune-suppressing IV infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. My chronic illnesses have been flaring badly for the last week and a half so I was eager for […]
Puzzling a view of paradise
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is finishing this puzzle of a beach scene in Hawaii. I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I enjoyed this relaxing view! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in […]
Everyone’s favorite pillow
This absurdly large, soft pillow with a cute face joined our home last holiday season. It’s a giant Squishmallow plushie and the tag says it’s called Loretta. I fell in […]
Pouring my first batch
This weekend I finished pouring the first batch of my own 100% organic Recovery Balm. I used two of my favorite self-care, pain-relieving products as inspiration. I combined healing herbs […]
Virtual movie date night
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah was just released on Netflix yesterday. The film stars Idina Menzel and Adam Sandler, as well as Sadie, Sunny, and Jackie […]
A sunflower selfie
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is this fluffy sunflower selfie! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day 237 of 365. And Now Totaling 2,794 Days […]
Hysterical laughter among friends
Our dear friend Pat visited us in Santa Rosa today. She and I picked up takeout and brought it to Mama’s new apartment. The dogs came too, of course. We […]
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