Harvest time begins
Our garden has been producing fruits, vegetables, and herbs all summer long. But today began the harvest of my medicinal cannabis crop. The cannabis gardening workshop I attended recently was […]
Harvesting our pluot tree
Our obsession with Emerald Beaut pluots led us to get our own tree several years ago. But this year is our best crop ever! When fully ripe, Emerald Beaut pluots […]
Admiring Mama’s tree
While visiting Mama at her new apartment today, we sat on her lovely balcony and enjoyed the sunlight on this beautiful, enormous tree. It’s not really “her” tree, but it’s […]
Double dose of puppy love
While further communing with the couch today, I realized I had company. These sweet babies curled up with each other and my heart melted. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is a double dose of […]
Becoming one with the couch
After yesterday’s big project at Mama Jude’s new apartment, I can barely move my body. The fatigue and joint pain are worse than usual. So I’m trying to cut myself […]
Mama’s art installation
Today I finished creating a sort of art installation for Mama Jude on her new bedroom wall. The artfully arranged collage includes lots of family photos, her own watercolor paintings […]
Zucchini baby for Megan
My friend Megan, who is a massage therapist, stopped by this afternoon so I could share my new homemade Recovery Balm. We drank rose and laughed together. It felt nice […]
Emerald Beaut season has begun
Our favorite fruit—the Emerald Beaut pluot—is finally in season! I went to the farmers’ market today hoping it was time. What a joy to see our favorite farmers again! I […]
Trying to find a new rhythm
These last two months since our separation of living quarters have been very challenging for me. My health has not been great and caregiver burnout is not cured overnight. Seeing […]
Seeking self-compassion
It’s only been two months since Mama and I had a separation of living quarters. I’m still struggling with compassion and patience for my own healing. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is seeking […]
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