Dress in Blue Day
Today was Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness and end colorectal cancer. Mama and I wore blue for my childhood friend Jenessa, who writes about her life as a […]
Fluffy plum blossoms
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was our plum tree suddenly bursting with these beautiful flowers, which almost look like big fluffy balls en masse! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share […]
Exiting the car
Mama and I have been taking mini-day trips to the coast lately, though we haven’t been getting out of the car, mostly because of Covid. We also learned the hard […]
Mystery winter bloom
This stunning flower popped up in a garden pot and we have no idea what it is! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was this beautiful mystery winter bloom! What was your […]
Triple lemon layer cake
My attempt at lemon curd turned out to be a liquid failure, but I was able to revive it on the stovetop and it came out delightful. The tart curd […]
A first lemon curd attempt
As a longtime fan of lemon curd, I decided to try to make it from scratch today as part of a layered lemon cake. Though I followed the directions, I’m […]
The first peach blossoms
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was discovering the first peach blossoms of the year on our little tree! What a welcome sign of spring! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share […]
Mama’s second vaccine
Three weeks ago I scored a vaccine appointment for Mama at a county clinic and today she got her second shot! What a relief!!! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was her […]
A Purim package
Bringing sweet treats to the senior home was one of my favorite parts of the Jewish holiday Purim when I was a kid. The little packages, called Mishloach Manot, were […]
Day at the coast
Today’s sunny adventures took us on a drive along the coast! Mama and I enjoyed the breathtaking views. Then the sounds of the waves crashing lulled her into an oceanside […]
