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This has been another challenging year for Mama and me, but we could only be where we are right now thanks to a wonderful non-profit that provides interest-free loans in our […]
This has been another challenging year for Mama and me, but we could only be where we are right now thanks to a wonderful non-profit that provides interest-free loans in our […]
Our beloved new (used) car wouldn’t start again earlier this week and I needed to get to the pharmacy/lab. I couldn’t deal with anything yesterday but I knew I had […]
A year ago today I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis, a digestive disorder that slows the emptying of food from the stomach and generally makes me feel miserable 24/7. I wish […]
Our dear friend Pat came to visit us again today and brought us a beautiful Chanukah card and chocolate gelt. We got delicious take-out from one of our favorite restaurants […]
Mama and I got to virtually meet the newborn twin boys of our friends Shoshana and Mark today! Their virtual shower had to be canceled because the babies were born […]
Mama and I were craving doughnuts but I was unable to place an online order as we’ve done in the past. I struggled to get through the phone line, but […]
Due to the high energy costs where we live, we have to keep our home colder than we’d like. Mama and I put on extra layers and the dogs usually […]
This lovely surprise package arrived with cute Bob Ross magnets, a gorgeous card, and Chanukah-themed kitchen towels. What a wonderful feeling to open a box of love like this! Today’s […]
Six years ago on this day we adopted our beloved Paisley. At 10.5 years old, our sweet girl has a lot of grey hair now. But she’s still as feisty […]
Mama and I occasionally enjoy a meal of appetizers. We don’t have big appetites so a Trader Joe’s box is usually enough to feed us both. We have several favorites […]
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