Homegrown bouquets for Mama
Before going to visit Mama at her new place today, I cut two bouquets of flowers from our garden. I grew it all for her, so it seemed only natural […]
Being outnumbered by dogs
Now that Mama and I have a separation of living quarters, the dogs outnumber me. They’re already staring me down together to get what they want. And they try to […]
Stars, Stripes, and Equal Rights
Wishing everyone a happy 4th of July. May justice prevail with equal rights and liberty for all. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is celebrating stars, stripes, and equal rights—with liberty and justice for […]
Sign of freedom
When Mama was in her 20s and set up her first home with her husband, they got a jar of maraschino cherries for their fridge. It was a big deal […]
Well-earned lazy day
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is the start of some well-earned lazy days full of rest! Hopefully, my body will soon get the message to relax. What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share […]
Separation of living quarters
After more than 12 years of live-in caregiving for Mama, we have agreed for her to move into assisted living today. This is a massive step in our lives. Frankly, […]
Family cuddle time
Mama and the dogs and I had a lovely cuddle on our living room couch-turned-bed this evening while we watched our comfort show. It was a nice evening of connectedness. […]
In love with our trunk
We’ve been LOVING our new-to-us CRV for the last 11 months, but it wasn’t until recently that we had cause to put the back seat down flat. Wow! It is […]
Zinnias from seeds
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is appreciating these beautiful zinnias we grew from Dollar Store seeds! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! Day 179 of 365. […]
Preparing for change
Big changes are coming to our life this week. It’s good. It’s just a lot. It feels like a whirlwind. Mama and I spent most of the day making preparations. […]
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