Changing the way I think, 15-hundred days in a row
Today marks the 15-hundredth #OneGoodThing post in a row. It’s been a very difficult few years, filled with my own medical challenges and those of a solo caregiver. Yet, it […]
A long-awaited soak
I hit another post-surgery milestone today—my first bath! I was allowed gentle showers before now, but I had to wait at least two weeks for my preferred method of bathing. […]
Rolling felt rosebuds
My first infusion after surgery has left me flat-out exhausted. Though I wasn’t up and about, I was able to work on an ongoing art project a bit. I’m making […]
First infusion post surgery
Today was my first immune-suppressing IV infusion (chemo for Crohn’s) since having my gallbladder removed two weeks ago. It’s been a rough recovery, slowed by a recurring bladder infection, though […]
Get well/Galentine’s package
This lovely package arrived on our doorstep packed with all kinds of fun stuff—from a relaxing pillow spray, cute socks, and a notepad, to glow bracelets, bubble bath bars, and […]
Raise Up Extraordinary Women: Cassidy Kjeldsen
December’s daily #OneGoodThing was dedicated to celebrating extraordinary women I know. Many of the 31 bold, beautiful, brave women featured shared stories of perseverance after abuse, addiction, miscarriages, illness, and […]
Happy Palindrome Day!
We’re a family that loves palindromes, and today is extra special because it is a worldwide palindrome—the first global one in more than 900 years! So I made a thing. […]
A British kind of brunch
Loyal readers will know that Mama and I are easily influenced when it comes to what we eat. We’ve hunted down all kinds of food items after reading about them […]
A staple-free abdomen
This afternoon I got dressed and left the house for the first time since my surgery last week. I returned to the hospital to have the 7 staples in my […]
Inviting more incredible women
This afternoon I invited more women to be part of the weekly series Raise Up Extraordinary Women. I always feel nervous to send out invites, but I love to see […]
