Learning Mama’s Sewing Machine
After accidentally enrolling in a Craftcation sewing workshop above my skill level, I decided to learn more rather than drop the class. I took Mama’s old Bernina sewing machine in […]
Making my Bitmoji more current
My pixie haircut is getting shaggier. I’ve been growing it out since my last home haircut in August and it is coming in darker and curlier than ever before. Now […]
Listening to the Armachillo
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is listening to the Armahchillo and prioritizing rest as a radical act of self-care! Thanks to the artist Katie Abey for a wonderful cartoon and message! What was your […]
A nearly 20-year reunion
One of my college friends visited me today. Jenn and I were in a small, Jewish sorority together at the University of Southern California. Today we realized it had been […]
Dyeing, sewing, burning, carving, and more!
Today was the long-anticipated workshop registration day for Craftcation Business & Makers Conference. After so much preparation and build-up, I was ready but anxious. I got into all the classes […]
National Caregivers Day
It’s been about seven months since Mama moved into Assisted Living, but I am still her caregiver. I’m grateful that the type of caregiving support I provide has shifted. It […]
Giving myself a break
Today’s #OneGoodThing is giving myself a break! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day 46 of 366. And Now Totaling 2,968 Days In […]
Hugs on the way home
This Valentine’s was spent at the hospital getting my 63rd immune-suppressing IV infusion to treat Crohn’s Disease. At least I had Benny with me, and we were assigned an awesome […]
Cheerful daffodils
These happy daffodils came all closed up and for less than two bucks at Trader Joe’s. I’ve watched them open over the last few days and they feel hopeful—like a […]
Online gardening workshop
Though it is still winter in California, I’m eagerly anticipating this year’s growing season. In preparation, I attended an online cannabis gardening workshop tonight. The event was hosted by Emily […]
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