Benny’s clean bill of health
This morning was our post-adoption wellness check with a veterinarian. Benny was very well behaved and charmed the staff. The vet was incredibly patient and listened to all of my […]
A productive reunion
We had the pleasure of seeing our real estate agent-turned friend Erinn Millar again today! She stopped by to help me excavate something heavy in the garage, but then offered […]
Relaxing video card game
As a kid, I played a running game of double solitaire with my beloved grandma for many years. I’m a lifelong solitaire fan. But a friend and colleague introduced me […]
She Persisted Coloring Book
We received a unique and treasured work of art in the mail today. We got to support an artist friend of mine who launched a Kickstarter to fund this amazing […]
Nostalgic summertime dessert
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was enjoying these delicious root beer floats made from Boylan root beer and Clover vanilla bean ice cream! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in […]
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 […]
Peach shakes
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 […]
Perfect day for the dog park
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, […]
Family nature walk
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 […]
Snoring hot water bottle
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 […]
