Eating Thanksgiving backward
Since I finished making the sides and dessert a couple days ago, this was the easiest Thanksgiving we’ve ever enjoyed. All that was left to do today was put the […]
A reason to get dressed today
Rather than spending today cooking for Thanksgiving, I was at the hospital receiving treatment for Crohn’s Disease. My symptoms flared up very painfully this last week, leaving me eager for […]
The earliest I’ve ever finished holiday cooking
Two days before Thanksgiving and I’ve finished cooking, mostly! I’ve been preparing our Thanksgiving feast since I was 12 years old and this the earliest I’ve ever been ready. Our […]
Grand Marnier cranberry sauce
I’ve begun Thanksgiving holiday cooking early this year because I’ll be otherwise occupied on Wednesday when I’d normally be cooking up a storm. Mama adores homemade cranberry sauce and so […]
Watching a childhood favorite
Though I’ve shared something good with you these last few days, they’ve been a real struggle. My Crohn’s has been flaring—not badly enough to go to the ER during a […]
Wrapped in turquoise quilted love
This magnificent turquoise quilt arrived in the mail—an early Chanukkah gift from Mama’s childhood friend, More Diane. The colors and detailing are even more bold and beautiful in person. We […]
Challah on the fence
This beautiful challah was hanging in a bag with lemons on our back fence this morning. We are so lucky to have such thoughtful, generous neighbors! I’d just been thinking […]
Pick-me-up pie
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was this scrumptious mud pie—the perfect treat to boost our mood! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! […]
Fall in the Bay Area
On another walk in the neighborhood today, we spotted this spectacular pattern of leaves. This is what Fall looks like in our corner of the Bay Area! Today’s #OneGoodThing with […]
Finding my favorite ice pack
Every morning I have to face my needle phobia and give myself a B12 injection. The process is easier if I ice my thigh first, but several weeks ago I […]
