The Year That Was And Wasn’t

Caring For My Parents, Caring For MyselfWhile I’ve stayed pretty busy microblogging on my Facebook page and Instagram feed, it’s been awhile since I did a deep dive here. If not for your amusement, then at least for my own accountability, it’s time for a little reflection on the last year and a review of … Continue reading The Year That Was And Wasn’t

525,600 Lemons

How do you measure, measure all the things you can do with lemons? Thanks to Bay Area Blind Mom, I’m figuring that out. Inspired by my last post musing on the miracle of citrus and all my associated memories, including her Meyer lemon tree, she went the extra mile to harvest the ample winter crop … Continue reading 525,600 Lemons

21 for 2021: Let’s Get This Party Started

Theme for 2021: Librate The Things I CarryWhile I am in the habit of writing down all the things I want to leave in the previous year and ritualistically burning them in effigy on New Year’s Eve, I would be wise to also acknowledge what I am bringing with me from the previous year as … Continue reading 21 for 2021: Let’s Get This Party Started

Day 44 and Things Have Never Been Greater. Is It OK To Say That?

This morning I woke up to my 44th day of being at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shelter in place orders. And everything in my universe is pretty well in order. Let me right here acknowledge the relative privilege I have to be in the position I am in. I worked for … Continue reading Day 44 and Things Have Never Been Greater. Is It OK To Say That?