Maui salad, sort of
Today we recreated one of our favorite big meal salads from the best salad place ever: Mixt Greens. When I worked in San Francisco, I loved racing across downtown for […]
Fish tacos & a visiting friend
Today the Nosy Parker family enjoyed fish tacos with a visiting friend. We hadn’t seen Sandy since we moved away from Santa Cruz. It was wonderful to see her again, especially […]
Circle of life
Nearly five years ago, I became my mother’s caregiver overnight. It changed both of our lives in countless ways, but the most lasting effect has been gratitude for the time […]
Leftover birthday cake & daily B12 at last
Today I had a reprieve in giving myself a B12 injection. Since I was already taking Mama to the doctor, the nurse kindly agreed to give me today’s shot. What […]
Good things are coming
One of my dearest friends of all time, Goldberg, is coming for an extended visit this summer! Before today, this news was more of a plan, a possibility, something I was […]
Getting what’s needed
Earlier this week, I told you how I had a moment of clarity in the bathtub about the need to update loved ones. Today I finally sent a detailed email explaining why […]
Today’s #OneGoodThing is A Hand to Hold
Not just any hand. But Mama’s hand. I had to have blood drawn the last two mornings. I have never been good with needles. I’ve fainted in the past. Even […]
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, […]
Nesting – Or, Making IKEA Our Bitch
The last two months since we’ve moved have been filled with the unpacking stage. The decorating and nesting is by far my favorite part of the entire move. We’ve been […]
Countdown to Ellen
Today we began the countdown to see Ellen! In just a couple of weeks, Mama and I get to go to a taping of the “Ellen Degeneres Show” — and […]
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