Cookie boxes to share
On her regular walks in the neighborhood, Mama has become friendly with several neighbors. We wanted to do something nice to show our appreciation for their kindness. With the help […]
Mystery luxe gift box
This incredibly fancy gift box arrived for me without any indication of the sender. I was so blown away by it all. In elegant navy and gold, there’s a cosmetic […]
Celebrating night one
Tonight we celebrated the first night of Chanukah with candle lighting, a story, singing, playing dreidel with gelt, latkes with applesauce and sour cream, and jelly donuts. Mama and I […]
Fun Chanukah wrapping
Chanukah-themed gift wrap has come a long way since my childhood. These cool polar bears have yarmulkes, menorahs, and banners of joy. I enjoyed using this fun print to wrap […]
Lemon roasted potatoes
Mama and I recently became enamored with a Smitten Kitchen recipe for Lemon Potatoes. They’re crispy, soft, tangy, and salty. We cannot get enough of this delicious dish! Today’s version […]
Not facing difficulties alone
This has been another challenging year for Mama and me, but we could only be where we are right now thanks to a wonderful non-profit that provides interest-free loans in our […]
Jumpstarting our day
Our beloved new (used) car wouldn’t start again earlier this week and I needed to get to the pharmacy/lab. I couldn’t deal with anything yesterday but I knew I had […]
Just getting through a day
A year ago today I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis, a digestive disorder that slows the emptying of food from the stomach and generally makes me feel miserable 24/7. I wish […]
Early Chanukah visitor
Our dear friend Pat came to visit us again today and brought us a beautiful Chanukah card and chocolate gelt. We got delicious take-out from one of our favorite restaurants […]
Meeting friends’ babies online
Mama and I got to virtually meet the newborn twin boys of our friends Shoshana and Mark today! Their virtual shower had to be canceled because the babies were born […]
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