First infusion post surgery
Today was my first immune-suppressing IV infusion (chemo for Crohn’s) since having my gallbladder removed two weeks ago. It’s been a rough recovery, slowed by a recurring bladder infection, though […]
Get well/Galentine’s package
This lovely package arrived on our doorstep packed with all kinds of fun stuff—from a relaxing pillow spray, cute socks, and a notepad, to glow bracelets, bubble bath bars, and […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Cassidy Kjeldsen
December’s daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, illness, and […]
Happy Palindrome Day!
We’re a family that loves palindromes, and today is extra special because it is a worldwide palindrome—the first global one in more than 900 years! So I made a thing. […]
A British kind of brunch
Loyal readers will know that Mama and I are easily influenced when it comes to what we eat. We’ve hunted down all kinds of food items after reading about them […]
A staple-free abdomen
This afternoon I got dressed and left the house for the first time since my surgery last week. I returned to the hospital to have the 7 staples in my […]
Inviting more incredible women
This afternoon I invited more women to be part of the weekly series Raise Up Extraordinary Women. I always feel nervous to send out invites, but I love to see […]
Swearing definitely helps
While searching for post-surgical bandages and wound care cream recently, Amazon randomly suggested I might also enjoy this adult coloring book called Maybe Swearing Will Help. And I’m happy to […]
Smooshed-face snuggles
Though each day since surgery has been a wee bit better, the staples across my abdomen are terribly uncomfortable and recovery has been slow. Thankfully, our sweet little Paisley curled […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Rabbi Deborah Goldmann
December’s daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, illness, and […]
#OneGoodThing Daily 