A fond farewell
After a lovely weekend of safe and distanced visiting, my best friend and her husband said goodbye and continued on their anniversary vacation today. Though we missed sharing lots of […]
The laughter of longtime friends
After a wonderful alfresco Shabbat altogether last night, my best friend and I got to properly catch up on life and dreams this afternoon (masked, distanced, and outdoors, of course!). […]
A 9th cancerversary surprise
A wonderful surprise in honor of Mama’s amazing 9th cancerversary arrived today! Mama’s childhood best friend, More Diane, sent thoughtful, beautiful cards and little gifts for each of us—Jujubees candy […]
A digital hug
The absolute highlight today was a Zoom dinner date with my dear friend Angelina. We had a great catch up and I showed her around the beautiful blue walls I […]
Sharing our homegrown starts
After starting much of our veggie garden from seeds this year, we found ourselves with a few extra cucumber and zucchini plants. We were thrilled to be able to share […]
An auspicious anniversary
Asking for help is a challenge for me; I was raised to be as independent as possible. I hate being an imposition and I feel awkward with even minor requests. […]
A very different kind of Seder
During the Jewish holiday of Passover, which began tonight at sunset, we traditionally ask ‘How is this night different from every other night?’ This year, the question made everyone laugh. […]
Virtual pajama party
When the shutdown began, a friend remarked online that her pajama selection was lacking—thus starting a flurry of comments from mutual friends with links to favorite PJs. I knew immediately […]
Margarita time with Trisha
Our good friend Trisha drove for HOURS to come to visit us this afternoon. We always have a great laugh together and today was no exception. Trisha and I went […]
Uplifting, amazing surprise
This beautiful bracelet arrived for me in the mail today—a surprise gift from my dear friend Trisha. A soft leather band holds a sliver bar that reads: “You are amazing. […]
