Not Just Phoning It In
I honestly didn’t think this #OneGoodThing would be so hard… and only fives days into the project. But I’m sitting here trying to figure out what #OneGoodThing I can share […]
Instant Warmth and Comfort
Today’s #OneGoodThing is the instant warmth and comfort from putting on sweatpants fresh out of the dryer. It’s a small thing, but it feels so good. It may have been […]
Satisfaction of Organizing
I’ve spent some time these last few days trying to reclaim areas of the home overtaken by mess. We spent a lot of time outdoors from spring through fall so […]
Everyday sweetness from the Lil’ Nosy Parker
Six years ago today, I adopted my best friend from a rescue group in San Francisco. Her name is Abby and she’s a Bug dog (mostly Boston Terrier with a […]
#OneGoodThing in 2016
As 2016 begins, I am choosing to focus on something positive each day and to share it with you. These last few years have been difficult for me — and not […]
The Joy of Ellen
Last week I wrote about how every day is like Mother’s Day in the Nosy Parker household. So, now that the actual holiday is fast approaching, what are we doing […]
Joy in (Unexpectedly Early) Caregiving
When I was 9 years old, I wrote my first book about caring for my mother, titled “Do you know what I’ll do?” I found it in the garage recently […]
Joy of Writing on Trains
I’ve been fascinated with trains since I was a small child. I love the gentle rolling feeling that stays with you even after you get off the train. The marvelously […]
Joy from a Rescue Dog
A little more than four years ago, I adopted a rescue dog. I fell madly in love with Abby immediately. The lopsided, extra-large tongue and the bugged-out eyes simply melted […]
Joyful Tech Innovations
Growing up in the Bay Area, I looked forward to MacWorld every year. My mother, a lifelong Apple addict, would come home with bags crammed with goodies and stories of […]
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