Fancy Hamentashen
Today is the Jewish holiday of Purim and we celebrated by getting Hamentashen cookies from a Jewish deli we love. The flavors in the special Purim Box are Blackberry Thyme, […]
Getting another boost
We recently learned that those who are immunocompromised are recommended to have a second booster shot, particularly if the first booster was more than five or six months prior. So […]
Being a chin rest
After a difficult day medically, I was thrilled to spend some time as Benny’s chin rest. His sweet little head is nestled in the nook of my elbow. He is […]
Breathtaking artwork at the doctor’s office
Mama and I were both entranced by this incredible floor-to-ceiling painting of trees in the medical building waiting room today. Two giant columns—at least 20 feet tall—are painted acrylic on […]
Longer, lighter evenings
Since Mama and I are not morning people, we particularly enjoy the part of the year with more sunlight at night. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is the return of longer, […]
First post surgery walk
Today was the first day I felt up to a short walk in the neighborhood. Recovery from surgery 3.5 weeks ago has been very slow and painful. It’s been a […]
A revolutionary book
I torture myself with Imposter Syndrome. I always have. Even when I got paid for my writing, it felt odd to call myself a writer. And though I’m a lifelong […]
Pre-recorded pep talks from kids
I saw this heartwarming alert going around on social media, but didn’t actually call the pep talk hotline until my best friend texted it to me this afternoon. This is […]
Becoming ironwoman
Along with my regular immuno-suppressive infusion for Crohn’s today, I also had a Vitamin C infusion and my fifth and last iron infusion. The metallic taste wasn’t as bad today […]
Supporting girls!
We celebrated International Women’s Day by purchasing Girl Scout cookies. What a delicious way to support young female entrepreneurs! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is supporting girls! Wishing much luck to […]
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