Heatwave haircut
Though we’re used to heatwaves this time of year, the current muggy and stormy heat is not typical in the Bay Area. Today’s coping strategy was a home haircut that […]
A jumble of humanity—or elbow hugs
For the first time in nearly five months, we opened our front door to a social call. Our beloved neighbor—who we normally only get to see through the fence these […]
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 […]
Mama’s home haircut
I gave Mama a haircut and blowout today and she looks fabulous! Haircuts haven’t been part of my caregiver repertoire for some time since we usually see a magnificent stylist. […]
Cloud-like duvet and fresh sheets
With temperatures in the 80s this week, it was time to switch out Mama’s heavy, velvety duvet cover for a lighter one. The cloud-like ruching is the perfect backdrop for […]
Love passed over the fence
Day 115 of 366. And Day 1,576 in a row (here’s the first 366, & the following 365, & the third year of 365 good things, & the 4th year […]
An essential adjustment
Mama and I are about to begin our 9th week of sheltering at home in isolation (a bit longer than our fellow Californians because of our weakened immune systems), but […]
Birthday love in isolation
My birthday is this week and our state remains under Shelter-at-Home orders. I had been feeling very down and dreading it because all of my plans got nixed, including a […]
A grocery solution
A few weeks ago, we were struggling to get groceries delivered because of the lockdown. Upon the recommendation of friends, we signed up for a service called Imperfect Foods that […]
New masks made with love
A truly wonderful package arrived in the mail and brought us such joy! It contained these beautiful masks, handmade by Mama’s childhood bestie, who I call More Diane, along with […]
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