Benny’s clean bill of health
This morning was our post-adoption wellness check with a veterinarian. Benny was very well behaved and charmed the staff. The vet was incredibly patient and listened to all of my […]
Making the good in the day
This evening I realized that today had passed in a blur of stress and pain and that I had nothing good in the day to share. I turned to mama […]
Rest and bonding
After yesterday’s vaccine booster, fatigue and joint pain forced me to take a day of rest. Plans for the day were scrapped. I’d still rather have these side effects than […]
Boosted protection
I got my 3rd vaccine shot today! My immunosuppressive infusions qualified me to get the booster right away. What a relief to have more protection as the delta variant surges. […]
Letting the day go
Today was a long and heavy day. I’m just glad it is done. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was putting down and letting go of a difficult day! What was your […]
Surprise Little Golden Book
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was receiving this wonderful surprise book in the mail from our dear friend Athena! I remember reading Little Golden Books when I was a kid, so […]
Park Chow inspired dessert
When I lived in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood many years ago, I used to frequent a local eatery called Park Chow. Mama and I were both obsessed with a […]
Our biggest strawberry crop yet
This is the third (or 4th?) year we’ve tried growing strawberries. We’ve only ever had one or two successful berries previously. This summer we got a proper handful! Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Flavor Grenade vs. Queen
Our favorite fruit—the Emerald Beaut pluot—isn’t quite in season yet. However, the similar varieties called Flavor Grenade and Flavor Queen are ripe now. And they were the only reason I […]
“Aw I love this place!”
Dog food arrived on our doorstep today and the delivery driver’s exuberant response to our Thank You Basket absolutely made our day! “Aw I love this place,” he proclaimed! Mama […]
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