A second year on Zoom
When Mama first outlived her brain cancer prognosis, we threw a party in our garden. We’ve continued to do so each year since—including virtually last year and again tonight. This […]
When Mama first outlived her brain cancer prognosis, we threw a party in our garden. We’ve continued to do so each year since—including virtually last year and again tonight. This […]
We’re in the middle of another heatwave, leaving us with little appetite for dinner. I ended up making peach shakes for our evening meal. They’re mostly peaches from our tree […]
Today is National Dog Day and our family now includes TWO rescue dogs! Here are their expressions at the dog park this evening. Paisley does not understand why we go, […]
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a lovely walk in nature as a family of four! We found a nice solid path at a nearby park. Mama and I enjoyed the […]
The newest addition to our family is big into snuggles. Benny often seems to know exactly what part of me would most benefit from his warm little body. He curls […]
This evening I realized that today had passed in a blur of stress and pain and that I had nothing good in the day to share. I turned to mama […]
After yesterday’s vaccine booster, fatigue and joint pain forced me to take a day of rest. Plans for the day were scrapped. I’d still rather have these side effects than […]
I got my 3rd vaccine shot today! My immunosuppressive infusions qualified me to get the booster right away. What a relief to have more protection as the delta variant surges. […]
Today was a long and heavy day. I’m just glad it is done. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was putting down and letting go of a difficult day! What was your […]
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was receiving this wonderful surprise book in the mail from our dear friend Athena! I remember reading Little Golden Books when I was a kid, so […]
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