Peacock napkins
In the last couple of years my dear Mama has become obsessed with peacocks. OBSESSED. I joke that we should call her room The Peacock Suite. I made these peacock […]
Goldberg at the Golden Gate
Today’s #OneGoodThing is the long-awaited arrival of one of my best friends! Goldberg flew all the across the country to stay with us for 3 weeks and I’m so happy […]
Our new railing
Our new safety railing was installed outside our back door today and it is wonderful! It is now so much easier to use that entry/exit point. Last year we had a […]
The miracle of a prognosis beaten
Five years ago today, doctors found a massive tumor on my mother’s brain. It turned out to be an extremely rare, terminal brain cancer with a prognosis of two to five […]
Resources for Seniors and Caregivers
Today the Nosy Parker family went to the Senior Expo of Santa Rosa. Dozens of local organizations gave out information and resources for seniors and family caregivers. We missed the presentations, […]
Why I’ve Become My Mother’s Mother
I’m not a mother. But my job description as caregiver would read much the same. Essentially, I’ve had to become my mother’s mother. It’s the hardest job I’ve ever had, […]
Reappearing
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged… months since I’ve written much of anything personal at all. We disappeared shortly after our wonderful trip to Los Angeles — where we […]
Joy in (Unexpectedly Early) Caregiving
When I was 9 years old, I wrote my first book about caring for my mother, titled “Do you know what I’ll do?” I found it in the garage recently […]
Joy of Writing on Trains
I’ve been fascinated with trains since I was a small child. I love the gentle rolling feeling that stays with you even after you get off the train. The marvelously […]
Fractured Lives
It’s been a little more than 2 years now since my Mama was diagnosed with brain cancer and I became an instant caregiver. The ripple effect on our previously independent lives is dramatic and deeply felt every day. Last year, when we learned that her extremely rare brain cancer is […]
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