Nightmares to Gems
Today didn’t start out as a very good Monday. The day started with long and frustrating calls with insurance companies, which were not even resolved in the end. I wondered […]
The glory of being pinned down by the dog
I came across this Charlie Brown cartoon on Facebook today, and it perfectly describes common law in the Nosy Parker home. Except, we have a name for it. We call […]
Helping a Friend
Several months ago, I had to go to the Emergency Room. I couldn’t drive myself there, but it wasn’t bad enough to use an ambulance. Mama is no longer able […]
Today’s #OneGoodThing is A Hand to Hold
Not just any hand. But Mama’s hand. I had to have blood drawn the last two mornings. I have never been good with needles. I’ve fainted in the past. Even […]
Fire and 5 Layers No Longer Needed
As much as I love sitting around a fire (and I’m grateful that we have a fireplace), I’m so happy that I don’t have to build a fire to keep […]
Volunteer Paperwhites Outside My Window
Today’s #OneGoodThing are these beautiful paperwhite flowers outside my window. These lovelies waved to me in the wind when I returned from hauling in the trash bins. Paperwhites, also called […]
Not Just Phoning It In
I honestly didn’t think this #OneGoodThing would be so hard… and only fives days into the project. But I’m sitting here trying to figure out what #OneGoodThing I can share […]
Instant Warmth and Comfort
Today’s #OneGoodThing is the instant warmth and comfort from putting on sweatpants fresh out of the dryer. It’s a small thing, but it feels so good. It may have been […]
Satisfaction of Organizing
I’ve spent some time these last few days trying to reclaim areas of the home overtaken by mess. We spent a lot of time outdoors from spring through fall so […]
Everyday sweetness from the Lil’ Nosy Parker
Six years ago today, I adopted my best friend from a rescue group in San Francisco. Her name is Abby and she’s a Bug dog (mostly Boston Terrier with a […]
