Picking Zinnias with Benny
After yesterday’s treatment, I needed a pick-me-up so I ventured into our garden with Benny just before dark. We walked around looking at everything growing and breathing in the fresh, […]
Virginia’s hand to squeeze
After a bad reaction to my last treatment, I was nervous for today’s immuno-suppressive infusion (to treat Crohn’s). In the Before times, a friend used to come with me for […]
Lamb burgers with cucumber
Tonight’s dinner was delicious lamb burgers stuffed with kalamata olives, feta cheese, and herbes de Provence. I smeared tzatiki sauce on the toasted brioche buns and added sliced cucumbers from […]
One for each lap
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was the joy of each having a warm dog in our laps! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is […]
Another vaccinated reunion
As an immunocompromised family, Mama and I are taking our post-vaccine socializing and “re-entry” into the world very slowly. This made today very special to get to reunite with close […]
No need to water
This morning we awoke to light rain. This is great news for wildfire season. I’m not a big fan of wet weather, but it was a lovely chance for the […]
Ordering glasses early
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was ordering her new prescription glasses, which normally she can’t order until November! Doesn’t she look marvelous? What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the […]
A friend’s gorgeous bug
The bold, beautiful pattern on this caterpillar captured my attention today. The image was taken by my friend and butterfly expert, the extraordinary Suzanne Sczubelek Herel. As today is the […]
Atonement and gratitude
The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, began this evening. To those we may have wronged, we ask forgiveness. To those we may have helped, we wish […]
A political relief
Today’s election is finished and we’re so pleased that our state’s governor has not been recalled! What a relief! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a needless, but worrisome election completed! […]
