To my grandfather
Today is Veteran’s Day. My grandfather Sidney served in the U.S. Navy during the First World War. This is a photo of him and my mother when she was a […]
No stopping a Jewish Mother feeding you
After Shiva for Jenessa last night, I stayed overnight with close family friends I’ve known my entire life. It was good to see More Diane and her husband George again. […]
Remembering Jenessa together
Tonight I attended the last night of Shiva, a mourning ritual, for my childhood friend Jenessa who passed away last week. The service was beautiful and many people shared stories […]
The cheapest way to fix an oven
Our oven has been acting up for a while until it finally stopped heating recently. New gas ovens seemed to start at about $700 and trying to repair our current […]
Mama’s return to the garden
Mama returned to the house (from Assisted Living) today to see the garden before winter kills it. She was thrilled to see her beloved Angel Trumpets again. And despite our […]
Quieting my overactive brain
Jigsaw puzzles help quiet some of the overactivity in my brain. As long as it’s an image I enjoy and no more than 500 pieces, that is. Assembling this lovely, […]
Puzzling a view of paradise
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is finishing this puzzle of a beach scene in Hawaii. I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I enjoyed this relaxing view! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in […]
Most challenging puzzle yet
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is completing the most difficult jigsaw puzzle yet! This lovely design was part of a really cool Sunset Magazine subscription box sent to us last month by our friend […]
Puzzling to relax
Puzzling has regained popularity in our home since last fall when Mama’s neuro-oncologist reminded us it is an excellent brain exercise. But as such, I haven’t been participating at all, […]
Puzzling satisfaction
Mama was thrilled to show me how she finished another puzzle today. This is her third one and an excellent brain exercise. The look of joy and satisfaction on her […]
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