Our one exception
Though many people seem to have resumed their normal lives, we are staying home (and with the unsafe air quality, we’re staying inside). We’ve had groceries, meals, and more delivered; […]
The best way to start out a September Saturday
A few days after my immune-suppressing infusion, I don’t normally leave the house—especially not since the pandemic began. But I made an exception and dragged myself from bed today because […]
Another infusion day done
Today was another infusion day… my 32nd to be exact. For me, that means a half-day in the hospital getting treatment to suppress my immune system. It is a shorter […]
Angel’s Trumpet is back
Mama’s favorite flower, which once brought her to tears, has reappeared in our garden! This beautiful Angel’s Trumpet doesn’t seem to bloom often or last long in our garden, but […]
Peach pie for breakfast kind of week
I’d been craving a peach pie for weeks after my home baking plans were derailed due to overripe homegrown peaches. So I was beyond thrilled when my best friend’s husband […]
Fish tacos and friends on our doorstep
Our friends Mark and Shoshana appeared on our doorstep with our favorite fish tacos this afternoon. Pre-pandemic, Mark and I used to make regular trips to Bodega Bay for this […]
Our loyal nursedog
I spent most of Thursday curled into a miserable ball between bouts of violent vomiting. There wasn’t much good in the day. But our sweet girl Paisley followed me from […]
Someone to laugh with
The day after my immuno-suppressive infusion, my body typically demands a rest day. But this morning, I left the house early for my 4th emergency dental appointment since the pandemic […]
Vicariously food shopping
After four months of isolation, Mama and I were desperately missing our favorite local market and their outstanding fresh produce. Thankfully, we have truly awesome neighbors who understand and ease […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Gloria Rubio Verduzco
This daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know last December. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, […]
