Homegrown bouquet
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was how vibrant and beautiful she looks in this photo with a bouquet of our homegrown zinnias! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the […]
Our latest binge
After a long day of medical appointments, Mama and I were happy to return home and binge our new favorite show. We are very late in discovering the joy of […]
Volunteer zinnias
After struggling to grow zinnias from seeds and starters this season, I was happily surprised when these pink zinnias popped up on the edge of a little pot of purple […]
New respite help
This wonderful woman Bibi started working with us today providing respite caregiving. Paisley adored her as did Mama! And she left us with a big pot of pasta with chicken […]
Leftover cheese plate goodies
The appetizers for our small celebration this weekend were these delicious, elaborate cheese plates. I loved gathering the varieties of cheeses, meats, crackers, nuts, fruits, veggies, and dip. But sadly […]
So many hugs!
We had our first gathering of a few fully-vaccinated friends this evening. It was a much smaller and modified version of our Annual Summer Garden Party celebrating Mama’s triumph over […]
A sink that drains
In the never-ending parade of home appliances breaking down on us during the pandemic, the latest casualties are the trifecta: kitchen sink, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. We managed without use […]
Finishing the centerpieces
For our annual summer garden party celebrating Mama’s triumph over brain cancer, we usually get red roses from a local farm. But last year I decided to make the flowers […]
Interviewing for respite
Today was a nerve-wracking day as I interviewed potential respite caregivers to assist Mama. I can’t trust my precious cargo to just anyone. But I met a particularly lovely woman […]
Pinwheel delight
My love for giant rainbow pinwheels has spread to Mama. Our previous one got destroyed in winter and today we assembled and placed the replacement in our garden. We were […]
