New cushion for our DIY bench
I made this DIY backyard bench for our garden last year—and it was great, but it really needed some serious cushions to be comfortable. Now it is truly a lovely […]
Our first homegrown peas
After a final push to harvest the rest of our juicy plums this evening, we discovered a large zucchini hidden under the nasturtiums as well as our very first sugar […]
Custom peacock earrings for Mama
To celebrate Mama’s recent miraculous nine years survival milestone, I commissioned these beautiful earrings from one of my favorite local artists. The extraordinary Gloria Rubio Verduzco of MorninGloria’s crafted these […]
Someone to laugh with
The day after my immuno-suppressive infusion, my body typically demands a rest day. But this morning, I left the house early for my 4th emergency dental appointment since the pandemic […]
A Wealth of Plums and a Weakened Immune System
Today was my 30th IV infusion to suppress my immune system. I was actually eager because my intestinal pain hasn’t quit since last week’s big Crohn’s flare-up. Our kind and […]
Vicariously food shopping
After four months of isolation, Mama and I were desperately missing our favorite local market and their outstanding fresh produce. Thankfully, we have truly awesome neighbors who understand and ease […]
Another nocturnal bake
In my latest edition of late-night baking, I made a lattice-topped stone fruit pie using fresh plums from our tree. Though I started making this pie at a reasonable hour, […]
To all the dads and those who serve as dads
Growing up in a single-parent home, we always celebrated both Mother’s and Father’s Day as Mama was both. Though I’ve only met my biological father once in my life, I’ve […]
Wild and crazy flower
After the most severe Crohn’s flare I’ve had in a while, today was the first day I was starting to feel human again. Mama and I took the opportunity to […]
Our first plum and zucchini harvest of the year
Shortly before sunset and feeling slightly improved, I dragged myself into our backyard to check on our Santa Rosa Plum tree. We love this plentiful tree, but it tends to […]
