A very special celebration
Tonight we celebrated Mama’s 12-year survival with another glorious Summer Garden Party! Nearly a dozen of our closest family friends joined us. We had a magnificent feast! It was truly […]
Getting a pedicure on my own
It’s odd to realize, but I haven’t gotten a pedicure alone in more than a decade. Traditionally it’s an activity I’ve done with Mama or a friend. But Mama got […]
Museum celebrating Peanuts
Though I’ve lived in Santa Rosa for nearly nine years, I’d never been to the Charles Schulz Museum. Until today! My childhood bestie Laurel and I joined her parents, Barry […]
Poolside dinner with family
Some of our extended family arrived in Santa Rosa today in anticipation of a special gathering this weekend. The lovely couple on the right is my childhood best friend Laurel’s […]
Gourmet Wagyu burgers at home
Tonight’s dinner was a true feast. Laurel and I topped our Wagyu burgers with melted Muenster cheese, smashed avocado, sliced cherry tomatoes, crispy lettuce, onions (caramelized for me and raw […]
Three’s company!
Today’s #OneGoodThing is taking our two babies, Benny and Paisley, on a neighborhood walk with their cousin Stanley! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness […]
Bestie and nephewdog arrive
My childhood best friend Laurel and her sweet little dog Stanley arrived today. They’re here for a staycation visit! Today’s #OneGoodThing is the arrival of my sisterfriend and nephewdog! What […]
Wine with Ti
Our wonderful neighbor Ti came over to visit this afternoon. We shared this delicious bottle of wine that she’d given me for my birthday. We caught up on what was […]
The best thing I ever bought at Dollar Store
Mama and I fell in love with gladiolus flowers in a neighbor’s front yard years ago. I was thrilled to find bulbs at the Dollar Store in Spring. These vibrant […]
Homegrown bouquets for Mama
Before going to visit Mama at her new place today, I cut two bouquets of flowers from our garden. I grew it all for her, so it seemed only natural […]
