Beautiful morning at the market
Today was probably my last trip to the farmer’s market until next year. I’ll miss my recent Saturday morning excursions, but our cherished Emerald Beaut pluot season is ending and […]
The kindness of Trader Joe’s staff
Mostly I haven’t minded getting everything we’ve needed online during the pandemic, but one of the few stores I actually miss and can’t shop online is Trader Joe’s. I didn’t […]
Cleaning the air inside our home
A new, fast-spreading wildfire burning nearby has forced thousands to evacuate. We are thankfully safe at home indoors, tracking the fire’s progress, and texting friends on the evacuated side of […]
Pretty much the only reason we leave the house
Outside of emergency medical or dental care, picking up our favorite Emerald Beaut pluots from the farmers’ market has been the only reason we’ve left the house in September. We […]
Blue tongues and a promise fulfilled
Mama and I have always maintained our childlike love of cotton candy. It’s not a treat we enjoy often (or even annually), but it brings back many fond memories. When […]
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 […]
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