Making it another day
Today was the third day in a row that Mama and I have gotten up and packed for what feels like the worst vacation ever. We live in Santa Rosa, […]
Kind offers for evacuation
A wildfire has destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Santa Rosa. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble. Mama and I live just a few miles away from the […]
Banging on our door
After an uneasy night of super strong winds, we were awakened very early this morning by a loud banging on our door. It was our neighbors alerting us to a nearby, […]
Mama’s birthday beignets
In line with our newest birthday tradition, I took Mama out for beignets at The Parish Cafe in Healdsburg today. They were messy and so delicious! Afterward, we spent some […]
Post-celebratory rest
After such a busy day celebrating Mama’s big birthday, we crashed today. We were beyond wiped out from the heat and activity and just needed a day of rest. Today’s […]
Mama’s birthday adventures
Today was momentous because my amazing Mama turned 75! Not only is three-quarters of a century impressive, but she wasn’t expected to see this birthday. Having beaten the odds makes […]
Alternative celebrations
Today was the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. It began last night and ended at sundown. Traditionally this day is spent fasting and praying at the synagogue. Neither Mama nor […]
Live-streaming the Rabbi
Tonight begins the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. For many, many years, Mama and I went to services on this night. For the last several years, we have been unable […]
Lovely lunch dates and more
Today I had two gorgeous, witty lunch dates — Mama and our sweet friend Bobbie. We brought take-out from her favorite local Italian place, and she made iced tea and her […]
Our favorite dancer won
Tonight was the finale of our longtime favorite TV show: So You Think You Can Dance. Mama and I have been watching every summer since the show began. We even […]
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