My grandmother’s seagull
This weathered seagull statue belonged to my grandmother—an integral part of her nautical-themed den. He’s part of a pair and probably one of my most treasured reminders of spending time […]
Apocalyptic ride to the hospital
Today was my 27th immune-suppressing IV infusion and I found myself as nervous as I was for my very first infusion. Nothing about my appointment has changed, except that I […]
Finding cheer in the end of March
March has felt like one of the longest years—I mean months—ever. As an immunosuppressed family, we’ve been in isolation since late February. Thankfully, Mama and I like being at home, […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Ilana Gauss
This daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know last December. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, […]
New cowl scarf made by Mama!
Mama has been spending some time under quarantine on knitting projects—and today she finished putting the buttons on this gorgeous cowl scarf she made for me. I absolutely love it […]
Virtual pajama party
When the shutdown began, a friend remarked online that her pajama selection was lacking—thus starting a flurry of comments from mutual friends with links to favorite PJs. I knew immediately […]
The view from quarantine
Isolation and intense cleaning are not new to us. Though California’s Shelter-in-Place order has only been in effect for 1.5 weeks, today marks one month since we’ve left our home. […]
Beginning our 2020 garden
We began planting our summer veggie garden from seeds today—and we’re eager to see our zucchini, cucumber, basil, and more grow! The weather is still too cold at night to […]
A socially-distanced hug
Today’s #OneGoodThing is sending a socially-distanced hug to those who need it! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! Kindness is Everything. Day 85 of 366. And […]
A handwritten note
It’s been a horrible day of migraine pain and vomiting. But I’m determined to find something good. Thankfully, it arrived in the mail. Today’s #OneGoodThing was receiving a lovely handwritten […]
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